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2/23/2010 9:25:44 AM EDT
so i just recently completed my first AR and i have been looking at red dot sights. i really like both of these but i cant figure out which one i should buy.  I really dont want to pay the extra money for the ML3 if its not worth it. so far the only real advantage i can see to the ML3 is the battery life and the submersion depth(which doesnt matter to me really). any help and input is appreciated.  thanks in advance
2/23/2010 9:32:20 AM EDT
[#1]
SEARCH my friend.  This topic has been discussed several times in the last month.
2/23/2010 9:41:12 AM EDT
[#2]
i looked through the first 20 pages of the forum and found pretty much everything but ml2 vs ml3. if you can find anything please share it
2/23/2010 12:41:35 PM EDT
[#3]
BTT please help i want to order one of these ASAP
2/23/2010 12:54:42 PM EDT
[#4]
Your research seems to have given you all of the answers that you need. The only thing you're missing is that the ML2 comes with a 4 MOA dot while the ML3 has a 2 MOA dot. So, it's really up to you whether the extra cost is worth the smaller dot and extra battery life. For me, it wasn't (batteries are cheap, and I don't need the small dot). YMMV.
2/23/2010 1:10:24 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
Your research seems to have given you all of the answers that you need. The only thing you're missing is that the ML2 comes with a 4 MOA dot while the ML3 has a 2 MOA dot. So, it's really up to you whether the extra cost is worth the smaller dot and extra battery life. For me, it wasn't (batteries are cheap, and I don't need the small dot). YMMV.


thank you, I was just making sure i wasnt missing anything when i was comparing the two.
2/23/2010 1:45:11 PM EDT
[#6]
If you do end up with the ML2 and wish to have a smaller dot, simply turn the intensity of red dot down. Instead of using it on level 6 or 7, give 4 or 5 a try...
2/23/2010 2:00:22 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
If you do end up with the ML2 and wish to have a smaller dot, simply turn the intensity of red dot down. Instead of using it on level 6 or 7, give 4 or 5 a try...


That only works if it is dark enough or if the target is dark, otherwise the dot washes out.

The other way around works fine; you can make a 2moa dot appear larger by turning up the brightness. Also if you plan on using a magnifier you may want to consider the 2moa ML3.

2/23/2010 2:14:54 PM EDT
[#8]
2 MOA is more than worth the difference in price.  Get the ML3.
2/23/2010 3:55:39 PM EDT
[#9]
I have both
The battery life is the biggest difference I can see.
Im happy with both. If batteries are not a problem you will probably be served well with either.
My2c
2/23/2010 4:14:20 PM EDT
[#10]
thanks guys i've decided on the 2 moa ml3
2/23/2010 4:18:33 PM EDT
[#11]
Quoted:
thanks guys i've decided on the 2 moa ml3


Excellent choice.
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