red dots
I've tried quite a few different models of red dots. For starts to try out, I started with a BSA 42mm for a bout $50 on auctionarms. Works ok but cheaper models of red dots use a blue tinted filter, I believe to illuminate the dot for the shooter. This led to losing the dot with both eyes open as the target and backgroud are two different colors. I then scaled dow to a Tasco PDP3+ 33mm dot. At $90 this scope had considerable imrovements. First the blue filter thingee was gone and second except for the filter of view being smaller because of smaller lenses, the dot pickup was faster. Also with the tasco the flare or halo effect from higher intensity adjustments was greatly reduced. Helps alot when being used outside.
Finally, I'm moved to C-More Red Dots. Let me tell you. having the laser project a dot on the lens vs an LED being reflected back to you makes a huge difference! You will no longer lose the dot or be affected by losing the target or background with the 'tunnel' effect.
I've also tried Gilmore and Tasto Optima 2000's The Gilmore's behave like the Tasco ProPoints but to an even better degree. The Optima's are similar to the C-Mores but are alot smaller, fainter dot w/o battery upgrade pak.
So here's my Rankings:
(1) C-More or any other projection style device or similar size
(2) Gilmore very high quality optics but still deal with the 'tunnel-effect' (I used an AimPoint CompXL once and was similar)
(3) Tasco Optima 2000 Very small, auto on/off, projection style optics.
(4) Any Standard Tasco Propoint3 or Above, and Ultradots. Very reasonable.
(5) The bottom All BSA Red dots, Tasco Accudots and ProPoint2s
I know there are alot more out there, Millet, Simmons, Holosight ect, but I haven't personally used them yet.