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Posted: 5/17/2011 6:19:03 PM EDT
| These dots are 4 MOA. Other popular Aimpoints are either 2 or 4. What is the particular advantage of using the 4 MOA on the Micro. Does anyone think a smaller size or shape be viable and as useful? |
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These dots are 4 MOA. Other popular Aimpoints are either 2 or 4. What is the particular advantage of using the 4 MOA on the Micro. Does anyone think a smaller size or shape be viable and as useful? I would much prefer my T-1 to have a 2MOA dot. But the size and weight advantages are significant over the other Aimpoints (which I also have). I wonder if they just can't make a smaller dot in something T-1 sized. |
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Underwhere, you obviously have experience with a number of Aimpoints. Do you imagine others feel the same if a T1 was made available with the 2 MOA dot? Thanks Yes I would assume so. But again that is a consideration when you purchase an optic. My primary rifle I wanted to be as lightweight as possible and so the T-1 was a perfect fit. I wasn't going to use it for far distances. The advantage of using a larger dot is simply that...it's larger. It's easier to see and it's probably going to be a bit faster to pick up. The disadvantage is that that large dot may not be so great at making precision shots a longer distances. My other rifles I could save a bit of money on and didn't care so much about the weight. The PRO was a good choice as it's several hundred dollars cheaper than the T-1. If Aimpoint made the T-1 in a 2MOA dot I would consider selling my other Aimpoints and paying the extra for the 2MOA T-1. |
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The T1 dot is actually closer to 3 MOA (~3.4 MOA IIRC). Aimpoint uses the 4 MOA diode that the larger ones use, but the dot is actually smaller proportionally to the smaller T1 housing. If they tried to use their 2 MOA diode, then it would be proportionally smaller as well resulting in a dot close to 1 MOA (way too small IMO). For a true 2 MOA dot, they were have use a diode proprietary to the T1 model which would drive up the cost. Being an optimal close range optic, I see not reason for it to be any smaller than it currently is. Especially when I've used it to hit silhouettes out to 500 yards. |
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Underwhere, you obviously have experience with a number of Aimpoints. Do you imagine others feel the same if a T1 was made available with the 2 MOA dot? Thanks I'd prefer my dot to be 2 MOA instead of 4 MOA, but to be honest, it's not a big deal. The T-1 is a CCO. The 4 MOA is PLENTY precise for anything up to 200 yards on a fighting rifle. Andhits on sillouettes at 400 yards are not difficult. Honestly, for anything at a range where 4 MOA becomes a real liability, I'd be looking to evade, not engage. If you're trying to shoot groups, an RDS isn't for you anyway. |
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The T1 dot is actually closer to 3 MOA (~3.4 MOA IIRC). Aimpoint uses the 4 MOA diode that the larger ones use, but the dot is actually smaller proportionally to the smaller T1 housing. If they tried to use their 2 MOA diode, then it would be proportionally smaller as well resulting in a dot close to 1 MOA (way too small IMO). For a true 2 MOA dot, they were have use a diode proprietary to the T1 model which would drive up the cost. Being an optimal close range optic, I see not reason for it to be any smaller than it currently is. Especially when I've used it to hit silhouettes out to 500 yards. Here is your correct answer...... Folks are always asking for a 2 MOA T-1. And there is no valid reason to make one. Other then perception. |
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