Red Dot sights?

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I'm looking to get something different for me..

I've on the hunt for either a CZ 527 7.62x39 or a Henry single break action 3030 and want to top it off with a red dot. Since either of these are 150yd guns a low magnification sight is fine for hunting. It seems the price ranges from used $60-$1000+
What I'm thinking:

Low magnification 1-4x
Dot 2 MOA
Pic rail mount (low to fit the gun well)
Cheap as possible

What do I need to know?
 
I've got a variety of scopes but I'd like to try a red dot. This rig would in reality be a 75 yd or less gun for deer etc. Possibly cast bullets for bunnies at reduced velocity. I'd like to give the red dot a try for not much $, less than $500 including a rail.
I've discovered I can't use a peep sight in low light any more so I'd like the compact size of a red dot rather than a scope. I'd just like to know what I'm looking at before I go to a gun shop or show. Bushnell makes them, Riton as well but some are pistol sights, will that work on a rifle?
Does shake awake work on a long gun?
 
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ghughes said:
I've got a variety of scopes but I'd like to try a red dot. This rig would in reality be a 75 yd or less gun for deer etc. Possibly cast bullets for bunnies at reduced velocity. I'd like to give the red dot a try for not much $, less than $500 including a rail.
I've discovered I can't use a peep sight in low light any more so I'd like the compact size of a red dot rather than a scope. I'd just like to know what I'm looking at before I go to a gun shop or show. Bushnell makes them, Riton as well but some are pistol sights, will that work on a rifle?
Does shake awake work on a long gun?
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Excellent red dot with shake awake & a 25 mm objective.

https://marstar.ca/product/primary-...ot-gen-ii-with-autolive-2-moa-red-dot-810032/
 
Do you have a stigmatism and or cross eyed dominant? If either or both i would suggest you look through a red dot first and even try shooting one if you know anyone with one before you buy one to find out how it works for you.
 
1ABNDT said:
Excellent red dot with shake awake & a 25 mm objective.

https://marstar.ca/product/primary-...ot-gen-ii-with-autolive-2-moa-red-dot-810032/
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That looks perfect for what the OP is asking for, and yes the shake awake will work on any rifle, it shuts off the power after a short period of inactivity and automaticaly turns it on when the optic is moved. Makes the battery last 5 years even when left on which is pretty sweet!

Marstar is a great retailer but it looks like primary arms is starting to go direct? Never noticed a Cdn specific site before..... good price and free shipping over $74 and $10 shipping if under $74. Hard to beat that these days.

https://primaryarmsoptics.ca/paoen/...crodot-gen-ii-autolive-2-moa-red-dot-ret.html
 
terBC said:
Do you have a stigmatism and or cross eyed dominant? If either or both i would suggest you look through a red dot first and even try shooting one if you know anyone with one before you buy one to find out how it works for you.
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Good point!
Red dots are a great way to diagnose astigmatism.... :) That's how I found out I have it but I find with smaller dots (1-2 moa) the slight flaring of the dot is not an issue for my eyes.
 
Can-down said:
That looks perfect for what the OP is asking for, and yes the shake awake will work on any rifle, it shuts off the power after a short period of inactivity and automaticaly turns it on when the optic is moved. Makes the battery last 5 years even when left on which is pretty sweet!

Marstar is a great retailer but it looks like primary arms is starting to go direct? Never noticed a Cdn specific site before..... good price and free shipping over $74 and $10 shipping if under $74. Hard to beat that these days.

https://primaryarmsoptics.ca/paoen/...crodot-gen-ii-autolive-2-moa-red-dot-ret.html
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Can-down said:
Interesting find Can-down, seems legit. Ty 4 the share.
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There are several Holosun optics under $500, and unless you're rough, a $20-30 rail is all you'd need. RDSC (among other sponsors) have some.
 
I have a Vortex Defender 3moa dot on my Henry single shot mounted on a factory rail. Works and looks great! Tried a low power scope on it and just looked wrong.
 
After all of the helpful suggestions I think I'm pretty sure of what I'm looking for
Circle dot of some sort, 1moa dot and 6-12moa circle.
Probably Sig Sauer or Holosun (possibly PA as well).
Mounting low on a 3030, 7.62x39 and/or 12ga.

Will the entry level ($200) units handle the recoil?
Are the handgun as robust, are they all essentially the same?
 
I'm shooting a $40 UUQ red-dot on my SKS. I first had it on the barrel by the f-sight, per an experiment a member of sksboards. Worked OK, I guess, but awkward to see thru that far out. It took the recoil there just fine. Now it's on a dust cover 'tri-rail' and OK there too. Over 100 rounds between the 2 mounts, with No probs. I find the red-dot not that accurate, even compared to irons but it is faster getting a sight-picture. I might try a 12G next ? And maybe try my Holosun, too.
 
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