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2rugers · October 5, 2005, 08:38 PM

Hi Magnum2005.

I have some experience with red dots. What windjammer said about dot size is "BANG ON". I also have the bushnell trophy multi- reticle on a marlin 357 lever action. I believe it has 4 different reticles to choose from by turning a dial, but I find I only use the 3 moa and nothing else. It has one power magnification, wish it was more. In low light settings, and I mean LOW light as in legal shooting hours expire in 30 secs. even with the dot at it's lowest power it still seems to overpower the deer I am trying to find in the glass.
I would instead recommend a burris signature series electro-dot. I have a 1 to 6x variable, the dot is pin prick small and it's low light ability comes in handy in the dark woods or the 30 mins. after sundown rule for most game here in tx. Spendy yes, but much more ideal too.

October 5, 2005, 08:38 PM	#7
2rugers Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2005 Location: texas Posts: 762	Hi Magnum2005. I have some experience with red dots. What windjammer said about dot size is "BANG ON". I also have the bushnell trophy multi- reticle on a marlin 357 lever action. I believe it has 4 different reticles to choose from by turning a dial, but I find I only use the 3 moa and nothing else. It has one power magnification, wish it was more. In low light settings, and I mean LOW light as in legal shooting hours expire in 30 secs. even with the dot at it's lowest power it still seems to overpower the deer I am trying to find in the glass. I would instead recommend a burris signature series electro-dot. I have a 1 to 6x variable, the dot is pin prick small and it's low light ability comes in handy in the dark woods or the 30 mins. after sundown rule for most game here in tx. Spendy yes, but much more ideal too.