Are red dot magnifiers worth it?
Are red dot magnifiers worth it?
As a general rule, a red dot sight will be less expensive than a magnified, variable optic of the same production quality. Adding a magnifier behind your red dot doesn’t give you all the capabilities of a variable scope, but it may give you the capabilities you need for less money and requiring less effort to set up.
Does magnifier go in front or behind red dot?
You cant mount the magnifier before the red dot. Since the magnifier is really a magnified scope , you need to worry about eye relief. Mounting it in the front will not work. If you mount it in the front, your eye will be beyond the eye relief range and will simply result in a dark image.
What magnifiers work with Eotech?
The G43 Magnifier is a miniaturized version of our battle-tested G33 Magnifier, making it one of the most compact and lightweight magnifiers available. The mount provides fast transitioning from 3X to 1X and comes with a 7mm spacer to properly adapt to any HWS model. The G43 is compatible with all EOTECH HWS models.
Is 3X magnification enough?
But, as a rule of thumb, every additional magnification factor gets you about 100 yards of engagement distance. So 3x gets you about 300 yards, which is about as far as most people are effective with a rifle in any event.
What is the power of a 5X Magnifier?
At 5 power (5X), field of view is about 1.5″. At 10 power (10X), it is about 0.5″. Usually, it is best to use low power for scanning larger surfaces and high power for small areas.
What is the best magnifier for the money?
So you get a lot of options depending on what you want to spend. On top of it all, the PA 3x proves to be a good magnifier. It brings a great field of view and feels pretty light at 7.9-ounces. The only downside is no IP rating.
Is the PA 3x a good magnifier?
On top of it all, the PA 3x proves to be a good magnifier. It brings a great field of view and feels pretty light at 7.9-ounces. The only downside is no IP rating. That said, it’s been durable in my use.
Do red dots increase in size with a magnifier?
Also worth mentioning, red dots DO NOT increase in size with a magnifier. This is a piece of lore that just won’t die. The claim is that a 2 MOA dot will cover 2-inches at 100-yards, 4-inches at 200-yards, etc.
