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Personally, I don’t like the larger dot. Covers too much area for my liking. Just don’t feel like I can be as accurate. I tried a 6 MOA one time and wound up returning it and going back to the 2 MOA. But I’m sure it’s a matter of personal preference.
 
uspatriot1960 said:
Personally, I don’t like the larger dot. Covers too much area for my liking. Just don’t feel like I can be as accurate. I tried a 6 MOA one time and wound up returning it and going back to the 2 MOA. But I’m sure it’s a matter of personal preference.
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Im 54 years old and I have trouble seeing the 3moa dot its kind of blurry that why I was asking about a bigger dot than 3moa so bigger dot take up more of the glass right
 
I’m 64 and need reading glasses, that’s why I went from irons to RDS. Irons are just way too blurry. And yes, for me the larger dot takes up too much room on the target for my liking. Especially as you move further out. Some people like them though.
 
I shoot 5moa, not a bulls eye shooter. 7 to 15 yards = pain for the aggressor. SRO. DEFENDER XL. I blurred out range name and location.
 

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Ernie1972 said:
Has anyone changed their factory reddot and went to a bigger moa dot ? Because I’m thinking about getting my moa 3 to at least 6or 8 moa so any kind of information would be greatly appreciated
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A lot of gun owners prioritize trying to impress themselves and others at the range and trying to make long-distance shots with a short-barrel defensive handgun over fast shots on target...

If I want a handgun setup for longer distances, target shooting, and hunting, I'd prefer a smaller dot. If I'm using a dot on a carbine or full-sized rifle that I plan on taking shots farther out with, I'd prefer a smaller dot. For legal defensive purposes at closer distances when my life is on the line, I want at least a 6 MOA dot for faster sight acquisition and hits on target. You should be able to get shots on a human torso at defensive distances without the dot covering up what you're shooting at. You need not have to worry about getting great groups and all your shots through the same hole while in a gunfight against a moving target while bullets are flying in your direction. You just need to get as many good hits as fast as possible, which a larger MOA excels at.
 
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Ernie1972 said:
Im 54 years old and I have trouble seeing the 3moa dot its kind of blurry that why I was asking about a bigger dot than 3moa so bigger dot take up more of the glass right
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Yes, that's another concern. I can see a 3 MOA dot with my glasses on, but if my glasses are knocked off or not on (I take them off to see and read up close), the dot washes out as if it's not there. That's another reason why I like the stock big dot Hellcat night sights and XS Big Dot sights in general. I can see the dot with or without vision correction.
 
Ernie1972 said:
I’m just the opposite if I’m going to make long distance shot I will get my ar 10 which 308 in case people can’t figure out. But this is the first hand gun I have had with dot optic so it’s taking me some time to get used to it
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Practice. Practice practice

You may not have time or opportunity to go get your .308 in a pistol fight up close.

Know your personal limits of a handgun and rifle. Train. Train train
You may be supprised what you can do with both with proper skills
 
Ernie1972 said:
I’m just the opposite if I’m going to make long distance shot I will get my ar 10 which 308 in case people can’t figure out. But this is the first hand gun I have had with dot optic so it’s taking me some time to get used to it
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My advice is to set the AR10 up for long distance shots and your handgun for shorter distances, e.i., go with the larger MOA dot. Yes, your groups on paper at the range won't be as tight; however, this is a setup for defensive use and not targeting shooting or shooting for groups on paper. Likewise, if you research steel shooting competitions, you'll find that the norm is for the competitive to use higher MOA dots as the goal is speed and hits on target rather than tight groups on paper.
 
WellArmed said:
Yes, that's another concern. I can see a 3 MOA dot with my glasses on, but if my glasses are knocked off or not on (I take them off to see and read up close), the dot washes out as if it's not there. That's another reason why I like the stock big dot Hellcat night sights and XS Big Dot sights in general. I can see the dot with or without vision correction
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WellArmed said:
My advice is to set the AR10 up for long distance shots and your handgun for shorter distances, e.i., go with the larger MOA dot. Yes, your groups on paper at the range won't be as tight; however, this is a setup for defensive use and not targeting shooting or shooting for groups on paper. Likewise, if you research steel shooting competitions, you'll find that the norm is for the competitive to use higher MOA dots as the goal is speed and hits on target rather than tight groups on paper.
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That is exactly how I have my setup are I have been shooting for years now and all sudden the Red dot showed up on the scene now I’m try to make this transition I have been a iron sights shooter for years
 
Ernie1972 said:
Has anyone changed their factory reddot and went to a bigger moa dot ? Because I’m thinking about getting my moa 3 to at least 6or 8 moa so any kind of information would be greatly appreciated
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My failing vision led me to trying dot optics could no longer focus on iron front sights. Choosing the right dot size greatly depends on what you use your pistol for, target shooting, home and/or personal defense. I chose the 6moa dot for every day concealed carry and home defense pistols. All though it is possible to encounter a potential deadly threat at a distant range 15 yards or less makes sense to me. A 6moa dot is, for me, much easier for me to pick up than a 2 or 3moa dot.
 
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