now that I have decided a red dot or holosight is the only viable option for my ''new''Husqvarna #96 9.3x57 ,which will be used strictly for hunting.I have been reading all I can get on holosights-and frankly, it is all rather confusing-each claims to be high quality and functional.I understand Ecotech is probably the best-but way more than I can afford.Clones are within my price range-but which one-and who has the best prices?Marstars has a 1x33 that looks interesting but is currently out of stock
confusing!
- Thread starter ratherbefishin
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I used an EOTech on Rachel (my M305) for a deer, year before last. If I ever take her again I will definately be putting the EOTech on again, it was super fast acquisition and extremely easy to stand there on target on the look out for a bigger buck. I had no idea how great it was going to work out, simply amazing. The EOTech was on an AR so I swapped it out for the hunt. The adjustable brightness is a must, no idea if the others are.
Good luck hunting,
Cheers
Good luck hunting,
Cheers
- Location
- South Cariboo, BC
Most red dot style optics do have adjustable brightness, and it is definitely needed. A key point to look for in your search is the size of the "dot" it uses. A 3MOA dot covers 3" at 100 yards, but 9" at 300 yards.
I've used a couple with larger 5"-6" dots and they were hard for me to be at all accurate with at longer distances. The Eotech is a fantastic unit, and the holosight is the same thing in a case that isn't as tough - meaning it will work great but don't drop it on a rock.
I would suggest getting a unit that has no larger than a 3MOA dot, and most of the holosight/eotech units are 1MOA these days which is great. One feature they have that many cheaper units don't have is an automatic shut-off after 8 hours, which is probably going to save your batteries at least once in the time you own it. They also flash at startup to let you know when the battery is getting low.
Other than price, the only complaint I've had with the eotech was how high it sits on the rail. With many rifles it is hard to have a cheek weld when using them, but it is also less important due to very little parallax. The holosight is now available in a low profile version which should minimize that problem.
The red dot style optic is super fast, but without magnification it can be just as difficult to shoot accurately at longer distances as irons sights are. If your eyes are able to get a good sight picture with irons at your intended hunting distances, then you will love the red dot for giving you the same accuracy in a fraction of the time.
I've used a couple with larger 5"-6" dots and they were hard for me to be at all accurate with at longer distances. The Eotech is a fantastic unit, and the holosight is the same thing in a case that isn't as tough - meaning it will work great but don't drop it on a rock.
I would suggest getting a unit that has no larger than a 3MOA dot, and most of the holosight/eotech units are 1MOA these days which is great. One feature they have that many cheaper units don't have is an automatic shut-off after 8 hours, which is probably going to save your batteries at least once in the time you own it. They also flash at startup to let you know when the battery is getting low.
Other than price, the only complaint I've had with the eotech was how high it sits on the rail. With many rifles it is hard to have a cheek weld when using them, but it is also less important due to very little parallax. The holosight is now available in a low profile version which should minimize that problem.
The red dot style optic is super fast, but without magnification it can be just as difficult to shoot accurately at longer distances as irons sights are. If your eyes are able to get a good sight picture with irons at your intended hunting distances, then you will love the red dot for giving you the same accuracy in a fraction of the time.
- Location
- South Cariboo, BC
Yes, it certainly will be. All of the red dots discussed so far work with both eyes open. 
with the huge range of red dot and reflex sights on the market-an objective product review site would be helpful .Obviously this isn't needed for the high end Ecotech type-but choosing one of the clones for reasonable quality and function when you don't have an unlimited budget
