Videos tagged with Optic Size

This video provides an expert-level breakdown of choosing a red dot sight for concealed carry pistols, focusing on key technical considerations. It details how optic size impacts the objective window and dot tracking during recoil, the significance of dot size (MOA) for accuracy versus speed, and the pros and cons of open versus closed emitter systems regarding durability and maintenance. The instructor also covers crucial practical aspects like battery placement and mounting footprint compatibility.

This video explores the impact of red dot sight size (MOA) on handgun and rifle performance. While smaller dots (2-3 MOA) are often preferred for dry-fire precision, the speaker finds larger dots (5-6 MOA) can be easier to acquire and track during live fire due to their visibility at lower brightness settings. Performance differences are often psychological, with shooters tending to perform better with the dot size they prefer.

This review of the Cyelee Bull X Pro pistol red dot sight highlights significant design and performance flaws. The optic is criticized for its excessive size, lack of drainage, inaccurate adjustments, dim reticle, and poor durability, failing under 800 rounds. The reviewer strongly advises against its purchase for any serious application.

This discussion delves into the practical considerations of red dot sight MOA (Minute of Angle) sizes for concealed carry firearms. The speakers debate the trade-offs between larger dots for visibility and smaller dots for precision, with personal experience and eye conditions influencing preferences. The conversation highlights that while larger dots can be easier to acquire, they may compromise accuracy at certain distances, whereas smaller dots can be lost during rapid tracking.

The Trijicon ACOG is presented as a top-tier general-purpose optic, excelling in price, weight, and size while maintaining flexibility. The speaker highlights its superiority over previous models and its reliability in various conditions and applications, emphasizing American manufacturing quality.

This video discusses the evolution of Vortex Defender XL red dot sights, specifically comparing the older 5 MOA dot to the newer 2 MOA dot. While the 5 MOA is considered high quality, the presenter expresses a preference for the 2 MOA for its improved performance on smaller targets, though acknowledges the practical difference might be minimal for many users. The content highlights a personal preference shift driven by the availability of a seemingly superior option.

This expert analysis from Tenicor compares the COA sight to the Aimpoint ACRO P2, highlighting the COA's significantly smaller footprint. The COA sight features an enclosed emitter with an inner housing only, making it notably more compact than the ACRO P2. When mounted on Glock models like the G43X and G47, the COA is either flush with or slightly thinner than the slide, a rare characteristic for pistol optics, and only slightly wider than the slide itself.

This video discusses the debate around red dot sight MOA sizes, particularly larger dots (5-8 MOA) versus smaller ones (1-2 MOA). The speaker, Ben Stoeger, argues that the ability to quickly acquire a dot is a function of developed shooting skill and index, not solely dot size. He also touches on the mechanical accuracy of firearms and how it relates to optic precision, as well as the impact of astigmatism on dot perception.

This review covers the Primary Arms 1-6x Gen 3 scope with the KISS reticle, highlighting its simple, mill-based aiming system suitable for various calibers and close-to-medium range engagements. The scope features a second focal plane design, half-MOA turrets, and an 11-setting illumination system. It's presented as a practical, budget-friendly option for AR-platform rifles, offering a good balance of features and performance for its price point.