AT3 Tactical : RD-50 Micro Red Dot

Published on June 10, 2018
Duration: 7:27

This review of the AT3 Tactical RD50 Micro Red Dot highlights its budget-friendly price point (around $75) and its surprising durability, especially on AK platforms known for harsh recoil. The reviewer details its construction, features like a 2 MOA dot and 50,000-hour battery life, and its performance under extreme heat and after accidental drops. Notably, the reviewer addresses past issues with other red dots failing on AKs and finds the RD50's stiff brightness adjustment knob to be a positive for recoil resistance, preventing dead spots.

Quick Summary

The AT3 Tactical RD50 Micro Red Dot is a budget-friendly optic priced around $75, constructed from T6 aluminum with nitrogen filling and scratch-resistant lenses. It features a 2 MOA dot and a claimed 50,000-hour battery life. Its stiff brightness adjustment knob is noted as a benefit for recoil resistance, preventing dead spots experienced with other optics.

Chapters

  1. 00:51Introduction to AT3 Tactical RD50
  2. 01:04Recoil Issues on AK Rifles
  3. 01:23Price and Availability
  4. 01:35Previous Red Dot Failures
  5. 02:01Heat and Durability Testing
  6. 02:29Technical Specifications
  7. 03:15Riser Options and Co-witness
  8. 03:29Brightness Selector Issues
  9. 03:47Stiff Brightness Knob Advantage
  10. 04:31AT3 Recoil Testing Claims
  11. 05:00Red Dot Visibility Test
  12. 05:101/3 Lower Co-witness
  13. 05:19Shockproof Claims and Drops
  14. 05:35Continued Shooting Test
  15. 05:58Zero Retention Confirmation
  16. 06:12Using Co-witness Sight
  17. 06:37Conclusion and Recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of the AT3 Tactical RD50 Micro Red Dot?

The AT3 Tactical RD50 Micro Red Dot is available for around $75, making it a budget-friendly option for firearm optics. It can be found on platforms like Amazon and various other online retailers.

How durable is the AT3 Tactical RD50 Micro Red Dot, especially on AK platforms?

The reviewer has found the AT3 RD50 to be surprisingly durable, particularly on AK rifles which are known for their harsh recoil. Despite past issues with other red dots failing on AKs, the RD50 has held up well through approximately 1,000 rounds and extreme heat.

What are the key technical specifications of the AT3 Tactical RD50?

The AT3 RD50 is made of T6 aluminum, is nitrogen-filled, and features scratch-resistant lenses. It has a 2 MOA red dot, a 50,000-hour battery life on its lowest setting, weighs 3.6 ounces, and is about 2.5 inches long. It also comes with riser options for co-witnessing.

Does the AT3 Tactical RD50 have issues with brightness settings or dead spots?

The reviewer notes that the brightness adjustment knob on the AT3 RD50 is significantly stiffer than on other red dots. This stiffness is seen as a positive, as it helps prevent accidental adjustments and has so far eliminated the 'dead spots' in brightness settings that have plagued previous optics.

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