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Red dots on T/C pistols
« on: April 14, 2010, 11:54:23 PM »
Any of you guys have a Red-dot scope on your Contender or Encore pistols ?
If so, show me some pictures please.
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Re: Red dots on T/C pistols
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2010, 09:32:30 AM »
No pics but have a Aimpoint comp c-3 on my 44 mag Encore and a Ultra Dot pan A-V on my 38 special. Both of these sights have a 2 MOA dot which I find shoot better patterns out at 70 yards or so than a 4 MOA will. I also think it is better to have an adjustable dot intensity for varying light conditions. The sights with auto light adjust tend to have more blurry dots under certain conditions. The ulra dot I have is a lot smaller and lighter than my Aimpoint but I have not tried it on the 44 to see how it holds up. Just my thoughts!
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Re: Red dots on T/C pistols
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2010, 11:19:42 AM »
Got a Bushnell Holosight on the 14" 357 Herrett and love it. After years of having a Leupold 2X on it I can't go back. Sorry, no pics.
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Re: Red dots on T/C pistols
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2010, 11:28:07 PM »
Here is my "Hong Kong Docter" works ok on my 357 mag.
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Re: Red dots on T/C pistols
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2010, 05:31:45 AM »
+1 on the HK Docter, Burris also makes this as does JP, and I have the Optima that was made by Tasco on a 357Max. They come with either an 8moa or a 4moa, the 4moa is better. Adjustments are fiddly, but they are out of the way compared to a scope or tube red dot.
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Re: Red dots on T/C pistols
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2010, 11:35:09 AM »
Set up my 10" 357 Max last year with a Redhead Ascent (Bass Pro Shops) and love it.
Sight was only $50 and so far have had no problems.
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Re: Red dots on T/C pistols
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2010, 08:41:10 AM »
here's my new rig....44mag contender...Bushnell red-dot Trophy 30mm.
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Re: Red dots on T/C pistols
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2010, 08:53:41 AM »
 I have used the 'red dot' on a t/c 22 Hornet. The hornet is fast enough to not need sight adjustments to 100yd. This is good if you use one of the less expensive ones and arent confident in its repeatability. It's basically a fixed sight setting. It is difficult at times to pick up the dot on bright days (for me), and you need to keep an extra battery at hand. It's easier with a good rest, but with practice you can do well using it standing. One of its problems is that the 5'' dot tends to obscure small targets at longer ranges, whereas a low powered scope would not. rp
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Re: Red dots on T/C pistols
« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2010, 03:49:43 PM »
I think a red dot works well on short range setups for larger game.  As pointed out at a couple hundred yards the dot would hide a P-dog, or even a chuck.  That .44 with the dot is great for fast pickup on deer sized game at 50-75 yards.   Have some fun with that!
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Re: Red dots on T/C pistols
« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2010, 06:17:14 PM »
Thanks guys.Keep shootin...
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