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The Differences Between Optical Sight and Red Dot Sight

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The Differences Between Optical Sight and Red Dot Sight

We all know that both optical sight and red dot sights are used by military and police snipers, hunters shooting at practically fixed targets, for example, a deer, calmly grazing on the lawn. They are also used by athletes who shoot at long distances. So, what are the differences between the optical sight and red dot sight? Today, we will discuss some of the significant differences between the two.

We all know that both optical sight and red dot sights are used by military and police snipers, hunters shooting at practically fixed targets, for example, a deer, calmly grazing on the lawn. They are also used by athletes who shoot at long distances. So, what are the differences between the optical sight and red dot sight? Today, we will discuss some of the significant differences between the two.

Optical sights have the capability to increase the effectiveness of aiming. Red dot sights provide the ability to observe the target with both open eyes (for a sight without magnification). In addition, optical sights are strictly defined (rather small distance) between the eye and the eyepiece of the sight. Changing this distance in any direction narrows the already not too wide field of view. In contrast, red dot sights have a much greater distance between the eye and the eyepiece of the sight, which, moreover, does not necessarily have to withstand exactly, since this has almost no effect on the magnitude of the field of view.

Optical sights have increased the exacting accuracy of the installation of the sight for this particular arrow, taking into account the individual characteristics of his body. The transfer of weapons to a friend can lead to the fact that his eye will be at an in optimal distance from the objective lens. Regarding the red dot sights, setting the sight in accordance with the individual features of the body arrow is not necessary, which allows you to use the same set of sights arrows with different complexion and body proportions.

red dot sight

Optical sights need for accurate preparation for shooting with a clear advantage of stable positions that reduce the fluctuations of the arms and the rest of the body. With a red dot sight on the weapon, shooting is always better from a stable position, but in this case, careful preparation is not necessary, which significantly reduces the aiming time.

Optical sights have a relatively narrow field of view, the narrower the smaller the diameter of the objective lens and the greater its multiplicity of magnification. Red dot sights provide a much wider field of view, which in principle differs little from the field of view of the unaided eye.

red dot sight

Moreover, optical sights have the aiming mark, which indicates the intended location of the bullet, making it possible to aim. Contrarily, the luminous point (ringlet, cross, etc., depending on the design of the sight) covers a certain target surface, which turns the aiming in “sighting by area.”

Optical sights provide practically neutral attitude to the individual features of the viewer’s arrow. You can shoot even in corrective glasses, you can adjust the sight (within reasonable limits), and even for an arrow that has far from ideal vision. On the other hand, red dot sights have quite strict requirements to the sight of the arrow, the more severe the smaller the projected image in the field of view. That, in turn, should predetermine a greater accuracy of aiming. Shoot in corrective glasses, in general, it is possible, but not always convenient.

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