#WHATS BETTER 3 MOA VS 6 MOA PRO#
About five years ago, we asked and Sightmark Pro Staff members which types of reticles they preferred. Our newest models, like the M-Spec, incorporate the most innovative technology available in reflex sights. Since then, there have been significant advances in optic quality. We designed the Ultra Shot and previous red dot sights with the dot size that was available at the time. People who use red dots for handguns at close distances also prefer bigger dots.
Competitors that require speed prefer bigger dots like 6, 6.5 or even a very large 8 MOA dot. Still allowing rapid target acquisition in self-defense range, a 3 MOA red dot with an adjustable brightness feature will aid in accuracy when shooting out farther because smaller dots appear larger on brighter settings. The most common dot size ranges from 3 to 5 MOA.Ī 4 MOA dot is best for close ranges, while a 2 MOA dot is best for longer ranges.ģ MOA is probably the most popular dot size for both target shooting and self-defense, as the dot is clear, and accuracy is still precise at both close and mid ranges. Big dots are perfect for speed competition, steel shooting and for those with astigmatism.
3, 4, and 5 MOA dots are quicker to acquire due to their larger size and are best for close range targets. To compensate, many 1 MOA red dot sights will be encircled by a larger 60 MOA circle, which also helps with close-range targets. Yet, those with less than perfect eyesight can struggle with locating the dot, not only on the unit itself but the target as well. Red Dot MOA Size Comparisonġ MOA dots are usually found on “tactical” sights and provide a very precise aiming dot. 5, 6, 6.5 and larger MOA dots will get you on target faster but will be less precise because the dot will cover a broader area on the target. Smaller dots-1 to 2.5 MOA-are used for precise shots at longer distances. A larger MOA dot will be incredibly easy to see but may cover too much of the target at further distances to get an accurate shot.
Therefore, the smaller the dot’s MOA, the harder to see. Meaning, the circle (red dot) will appear to be 1 inch in diameter on a target 100 yards out. 1 MOA is equal to 1.047 inches at 100 yards, which we round down to 1 inch. The illuminated red or green dot of a red dot/reflex sight is measured in MOA-minutes of angle, a unit for angular measurement of a circle. The larger the dot, the easier to see but less precise. The smaller the dot, the harder it is to see. Both these things can significantly affect your accuracy. The size of the dot directly relates to how quickly you can locate the dot in the unit’s head’s up display and how much target area the dot covers. The biggest advantage of a red dot over any other optic or sight is the ability to acquire and hit a target incredibly quick. Good for rifles, pistols and shotguns, dot sights are a highly effective aiming tool for CQB, close to medium ranges, competition and self-defense. Size, type of illumination, weight, construction, etc.-it will come down to deciding which size dot is best.
Red dot and reflex sights are relatively simple and after deciding on how much you want to spend (your budget) and the type of reflex sight you want (open or tube,) which features suit your needs. Red dot or reflex sights range in dot sizes from 1 to up to 8 or 9 MOA. After breaking down a few features, buying a reflex sight should be a simple process. Picking a red dot sight is easier than choosing a magnified riflescope-which can feel like the options are endless. Though it may seem a bit overwhelming at first with how many red dot sights there are to choose from, when it comes down to it, there aren’t really that many differences in red dot and reflex sights.
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