Pistol style dot on a .22lr rifle?

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Partly getting to fill the thread engagement requirement, but also curious as I'm looking to start building out a fun little plinker. No real experience with dot-style optics, so how does a pistol style optic function on a rifle?
 
The same as a dot intended for rifle, they are just smaller. Sometimes the projected for is bigger, but that's just shooter preference. Sights intended for pistols are offered with a range of dot sizes.

Edit: also recoil. Pistol sights are not intended to be used on rifles so are not designed to survive constant heavy recoil, but you are shooting a 22lr so it's a moot point in your case.
 
Most ( not all ) pistol dots I’ve seen have a larger dot, like 6 moa for speed. If action is shooting is what you do pistol dot would be perfect. Most of my 22’s see a lot of field use and for that I prefer a smaller dot for precision ~2 moa, usually found in an enclosed rifle intended dot.
 
Polish-Jack said:
The same as a dot intended for rifle, they are just smaller. Sometimes the projected for is bigger, but that's just shooter preference. Sights intended for pistols are offered with a range of dot sizes.

Edit: also recoil. Pistol sights are not intended to be used on rifles so are not designed to survive constant heavy recoil, but you are shooting a 22lr so it's a moot point in your case.
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I will have to disagree on the on the recoil statement. My red dot mounted to the slide of my 40 S&W ipsc pistol takes a beating, survives just fine and it is a pistol red dot.
 
Thanks for the prompt and excellent feedback! Confirms most of what i already assumed. I like the small, lopro form factor of the pistol style, just thinking it may sit a little low. But there are risers for a reason!
 
Polish-Jack said:
The same as a dot intended for rifle, they are just smaller. Sometimes the projected for is bigger, but that's just shooter preference. Sights intended for pistols are offered with a range of dot sizes.

Edit: also recoil. Pistol sights are not intended to be used on rifles so are not designed to survive constant heavy recoil, but you are shooting a 22lr so it's a moot point in your case.
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Incorrect. Most mini reddots found on pistols. Like Burris fast fire, vortex venom, Riton ALL came with mounts to mount them on M1913 rail. And will withstand rifle recoil.
 
OkayShooter said:
Incorrect. Most mini reddots found on pistols. Like Burris fast fire, vortex venom, Riton ALL came with mounts to mount them on M1913 rail. And will withstand rifle recoil.
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Not so sure about the Riton. I have the mprd 2 and it came with a rmsc shield base, no m1913 baseplate. A Picatinny adapter is necessary for an m1913 rail. Choose the adapter that makes sense for your desired shooting position.
 
Those little dots will be great on a .22 , I used to just use irons on one of my .22 but eyes aren’t what they used to be so put on a dot and i’m back in action!
As far as recoil goes like others have said they were fine on rifles. I run one on my 12 gauge with zero issues, enjoy dot shopping!
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I mounted a Ultradot/Matchdot 6 red dot sight on my .22 rifle (see attached photo). I have the same red dot sight mounted on my .22 pistol. This excellent sight has a selectable dot size (2,4,6 or 8), varying dot intensity, polarized filter and turret adjustments for windage/elevation. I found that the stock on my rifle being 'dropped' to accommodate iron sight alignment (as happens for most iron-sighted rifles), held my head too high for my liking when shooting.
 

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slingerslinger said:
Partly getting to fill the thread engagement requirement, but also curious as I'm looking to start building out a fun little plinker. No real experience with dot-style optics, so how does a pistol style optic function on a rifle?
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Lots of our customers run pistol size dots on carbines even shotguns. Works great when you want something really compact/low profile.

We sell Holosun pistol optics. Pistol dots available with 2moa and 6moa dots. For your use, I would suggest a 2moa dot or one of the Holosun offerings that has both a 2moa dot and a ring around the dot for fast acquisition.

We also sell the adapter plates that allow you to use an RMR footprint pistol optic on a normal picatinny rail.

Send a PM over if you want to discuss.
 
Polish-Jack said:
The same as a dot intended for rifle, they are just smaller. Sometimes the projected for is bigger, but that's just shooter preference. Sights intended for pistols are offered with a range of dot sizes.

Edit: also recoil. Pistol sights are not intended to be used on rifles so are not designed to survive constant heavy recoil, but you are shooting a 22lr so it's a moot point in your case.
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Then why is it so common to see micros on or advertised for shotguns?
 
Parts Only Canada said:
Common misconception that a "pistol" sight cannot handle "rifle" or "shotgun" recoil. 12ga and centerfire rifle recoil is no problem for a modern red dot from any major manufacturer.
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That's the point was making. It was rhetorical. If the sight can't handle the recoil on a firearm it is being advertised for, then it's not a very good marketing strategy.
 
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