Originally Posted By: scott69
Originally Posted By: Daniel Powell
Hey Scott,
Because the red dots don't have any magnification the range really depends on your eyesight and the dot size. If you are looking to shoot 50+ yards I would suggest getting a sight with a 2moa dot. The downside with the smaller dot is that it is not a easy to see for close range/quick acquisition work.

Quick tip: the MOA size tells you how big the dot will appear at 100 yards. A 2moa dot will cover a 2" circle on the target at 100 yards. A 6moa will cover a 6" circle. It's technically a little over an inch but its close enough.

I have a Sightmark SureShot and Sightmark Ultra Shot and both have held up well on low recoil calibers - .22lr and 9mm. And they won't break the bank! Not the smallest sized sights for a 45º mount but work great for a main sight.

I have the Sure Shot on my S&W 15-22 and I've made shoulder/head shots on running squirrels at 40 yards.

One other note is most red dots have a 1moa adjustment - one click moves dot 1" @ 100 yards.


that is good info. i think mine is a holographic sight instead. it appears that the sight is further in front of you. i can change it from green to red and also change the reticle shape. dot, crosshair, crosshair with dot, etc.. i am a gun collector, but optics is my weak point. i am more of an antique 22 kinda guy.


Our area here where we deer hunt we have a shotgun season. My boys and I all have TrueGlow holographic sights on our shotguns. At most we are getting 4" groupings at 100 yards using a bench. We find if your going to shoot distance with a red dot you need to find the right brightness of the dot. The TrueGlow you can adjust this and red or green.

We use Hornady SST in 12 and 20. We have three 12 and one 20 all set up with these. They are perfect for our purpose.


On the 22 WMR we are looking to keep the pelt. We are not just exterminating them to help the deer population.

Cheers Don.

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