Quoted: Ok, as a newbie, I need a little education here. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having either a scope or a red dot site? What is the purpose of each one in certain situations? I know the scope would be for long range work and the red dot for short range tactical work. I guess I am just trying to decide what I really need and what to get. Thanks for any comments and help!
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From my experience and what someone else posted, you really have to decide what you are going to need the scope/red dot for.
Red Dots:
a. Uses: (0-100 Yards)
b. The best CQB (Close Quarters) sight available due to rapid target acquisition.
c. Good all purpose Military/Law Enforcement sight. Limited only by 1X magnification.
d. Excellent for hunting where speed is desired over magnification.
Pro’s:
a. Generally very rugged.
b. Unlimited eye relief.
c. Parallax free (Dot does not need to be centered in the scope.).
Con’s:
a. Uses batteries. (Although some have a battery life of 50,000 hrs.).
b. 1X magnification. (Although some Aimpoint Sights come in a fixed 2X magnification or a 3X magnifier can be used in tandem with some Aimpoint Sights.).
c. Can fail.
Scopes:
a. Uses: (0-500 Yards)
b. Good CQB scope, depending on the magnification range.
c. Good all purpose Military/Law Enforcement scope.
d. Good for hunting where speed and magnification is desired.
Pro’s:
a. Variable magnification offers options. (1-4X magnification.).
b. Generally very rugged.
c. Optical glass makes identification easier.
d. Batteries not an issue since reticle is black.
Con’s:
1. Not parallax free (Dot needs to be centered in the scope.).
2. Eye relief is critical.
3. Can be very expensive.