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There is an arse for every seat but for me, I don't get the utility of a red dot. A 1 x 4 scope or a receiver sight is just as quick and the scope definitely offers more precision. And for me, the receiver sight does too because I have a slight astigmatism that keeps the dot from being precisely sharp. But I think even were that not the case, I would prefer the low power scope for all purposes.

I think the red dot is good for guys who never learned to shoot optics with both eyes open. They get the red dot and feel like it is quicker. But if you shoot with both eyes open, it isn't any quicker than anything else.

Red dots work in low light with dark background; scopes not so much. I was raised on wing shooting, what is this "one eye closed" phenomenon you speak of?

I have astigmatism too, take a look at the targets above at let me know how it works.

GFY

I dunno chitt about Aimpoint but have three rifles with Millett SP-1 red dots. They have a 3 MOA dot, a range of 11 brightness settings and cost about $75.

I think they work OK and seem to stand up to recoil well. Haven't had a failure since the first was purchased in '98. Had to replace a battery on one about a year back.

I'd call them close to MOA capable but can't give a definitive measure.

For saying that everyone has an opinion and than no one's opinion is superior when things are merely a matter of personal preference? Are you actually retarded or just completely illiterate?

Your use of "arse" made me think you were one of those brilliant English fellows, but your failure to comprehend the acronym for "Good For You" illustrates the error of my assumption.

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