3-9 Scope vs Red Dot Speed Test: 10, 50, and 100 Yards

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Scope with illuminated reticle. Problem solved

There is a device to flip the scope to red dot?
With out taking it off?

Howbawr in 200 yards… which more accurate..

Everything comes down to proficiency. If you have a sight setup that is your preference, practice with it so aiming is second nature. In my view, I think fixed magnified acog type sights have the biggest disadvantage because the eye relief is so bad, but then again, they are not designed for up close combat. They're more medium to long range sights. Still, after having used one I think lots of shooting drills can help someone work through the short comings.

I use a $30 red dot and an $80 scope.¯_(ツ)_/¯

Three point zero nine… plus the "time out my dot isn't working"… good luck using that in self defense.

What happened at 3:03 when the cameraperson said "you hit me"??

I agree with this test for an obvious reason. Now you should compare the scope with a red dot and a flip to side magnifier. I have a 1×4 and honestly, at 300 yards a small torso target is extremely hard for me. So I was wondering if I should rock a Sightmark 7x magnifier with my Sightmark red dot (Before you whine understand its a budget red dot that works and functions flawlessly.) So again I would love to see a red dot + magnifier vs 3×9 scope. Or even a scope thats like the Primary Arm's ACSS 1×6 scope.

What kind of buttstock is That?

There was actually a more significant difference between the scope and red dot at 50 yards in favor of the scope than there was at 10 yards. The red dot was “marginally” faster at 10 yards while the scope was significantly faster at 50 and 100.

I run a 3.5-14X scope on my Grendel build. Use it to hunt, shoot paper for groups, and it's my all purpose rifle. I get a lot of dirty looks but frankly I don't think 3.5 up close is all that bad. Being able to have longer range capability from high magnification and just scope things while tracking/scouting is a big perk.

I could see upgrading to the Razor HD 3x-18x or something like that. Maybe a 3-15x or even some of the 1.5-10x scopes. The true 1 power/dot idea is fine and works well but I don't think it's as vital or necessary as people think. In 308 or 6.5 I think more magnification can make a lot of sense.

I bought my M&P 15 sport 2 for close range with iron sights…I do fantastic with it at 50 yards and ok at 100. I have a Tikka T3x lite 308 with a Vortex Viper scope for long range and a Styer Mannlicher dual trigger with a bipod if I really want to reach out and touch someone. Red dots to me are a waste of money. My 2 cents.

I wish people would stop making rifles into something they're not designed for.

1:10 isn't that already an invalid test because shouldn't they have the same barrel length for the same accuracy?

I run a little Vortex Venom Red Dot on top of my Vortex 3×9 Diamondback using Burris PEPR rings and have the two co-witnessed. For me it's been a great set up. I can easily switch between them and I can consistently hit 4 inch targets with my red dot at a 100 yards from an unsupported standing position. Being is I'm pretty new to rifles (pistol fan), I think that's pretty good. I have quick acquisition in close quarters with the red dot and the ability stretch my legs a several hundred yards with scope.

Cool vid! You should check out some of the scope options from Primary Arms. They are Military dudes designing EXCELLENT optics for all applications. On my 20" SDMR I run their 4x14x44 with the ACSS reticle (advanced combat sighting system )…really helped my shooting. Have fun, G.

Ricochet at 6:53.

I will be picking off the horde at 200 yrds. quickly,  and then a bit slower as they get closer…I love my 3×9 on my AR…With my laser on the side of the  rifle, it will be LOS…I see you at a closer range you lose.

Got a little too political at the end. Someone is pushing their homeless, recycling agenda!

I have iron sights at a 45 degree angle and I am leaning towards purchasing a 3×9 scope over a red dot. My iron sights would be used for 0-100 and a redfield or vortex scope for 100-300 yards. I have a windham weaponry src in 7.62×39.

red dot vs scope is easy choice for me im building a 308 semi auto rifle from scratch and id perfer a scope but i also want to be able to use my iron sights which most scopes are in the way. since i can make just about any parts i need i thought about a scope that folds down to the side but i cant think of a way to secure it well enough to keep it zeroed in.

I'm debating a red dot between a 1-4 right now.

what about using that 3-9 scope and having an offset red dot with it?

What would happen if you shot right to left? You can see the upcoming target earlier with the non-dominant eye.

Which angled fore grip are you running on the rifle with the scope?