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Posted: 9/14/2002 12:45:39 PM EDT
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When you look through a red dot scope, do you have to use the red dot lined up with the front sight post, or is there a way to sight through a red dot scope without using the front sight post? Thanks, Ed |
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Red dots work independent of the iron sites. Adjust it so that the bullet impacts in the center of the red dot. Most dots are about 4 to 8 minutes of angle so all you should have to do is put the dot on the target and the bullet should hit it. Don't put the dot under the target the way you do with irons. I think you will find that the are the fastest way to engage targets. |
| Same thing goes for a red dot. no matter where you look at if from the bullet will impact where the dot is. Once the scope is mounted point the rifle on a target, keep it there and move your head around. You'll find that the dot moves around relative to the scope, but stays on the target. It's kinda weird, but you get used to it. |
This depends on the scope. My Tasco Accudot moves on the target a lot as the dot moves around the reticle. It is best to zero the scope with the dot in the center of the lens, and always try to keep the dot near the center when aiming.
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to rehash whats been said... (in ref to an Aimpoint, which is what I have (CompM)) The red dot should "sit" on top of the front sight post. operation of the Aimpoint is independant of the iron sights. (use one or the other) When sighting in the Aimpoint, it is very important to use the sighting technique you will employ in "the field". For example, as suggested and what I would also recommend is to sight using both eyes open. this gives you greater field of view and is easier to scan for 'targets'. If you don't use the same technique, your point of impact will be different. I suggest you read the manual on the Armys CCO (Close Combat Optic) Sight (Aimpoint) M68 CCO Manual happy shooting 
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fizassist That's one difference between Tasco & Aimpoint. There's no parallax in the Aimpoint. No matter where the dot is, if it's on your target and you don't flinch, you'll hit it. Another difference? PRICE I've got 4 Aimpoints & wouldn't trade 'em for a box of Tascos even if I had a box of rifles. |
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