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Are You Ready for a Red Dot Sight? 5 Considerations

Red dot sights are ubiquitous now, but they raise a lot of questions, too. Here are 5 things to ask yourself prior to purchasing.

Are You Ready for a Red Dot Sight? 5 Considerations

Red dots are a big thing these days. But many shooters have questions about whether a dot sight is right for them or unsure about what they need to consider when looking for one. Here are some considerations.

1. Should You Get a Red Dot?

Red dots simplify the aiming process and permit a target focus. Rather than trying to align rear sight and front sight and place that proper alignment on the target—while maintaining focus on the front sight—a red dot allows you to just paste the dot on the target and fire. Plus red dots can be a godsend for aging eyes that have lost or are losing the ability to shoot irons well.

But nothing comes for free. Red dots can be...

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