Which red dot for bullseye?

BigDinOC · June 22, 2009, 07:21 PM

I was looking at the Ultradot Matchdot and the Ultradot Pan A-V. Any comments or suggestions. Is there anything out there that is compareable to Ultradot on a lower budget?

Thanks.

FlyFish · June 22, 2009, 07:32 PM

I use the Matchdot - my wife and I currently have 6 of them installed on various Bullseye guns. I don't need anything better and don't want anything less - when I need a 7th dot sight, it will be a Matchdot. There are quite a few of them in use in the two Bullseye leagues I shoot in, and I've never heard of anyone who wasn't totally satisfied.

I don't have any personal experience with the Pan A-V, but I don't see very many of the "open" style dot sights in use around the leagues and when I've tried using them (on others' guns, and not the Matchdot version) I've had trouble getting as good a sight picture as I get with the Matchdots.

Wleoff · June 23, 2009, 01:01 PM

I use Matchdots too on Bullseye pistols. Why mess with the standard? Here's one on my son's Ruger MKIII...

ZeSpectre · June 23, 2009, 01:06 PM

I've been using a Bushnell Trophy Red-Dot Scope, Model 73-0132A
So far it's been just great (review here)

kle · June 23, 2009, 02:37 PM

I once used cheaper 30mm 4MOA Tasco AccuDot red-dot, but after one practically and literally fell apart on me the night before a match in practice, I switched to 1" 4MOA UltraDots:

I figured that the investment is worth it for the quality and lifetime warranty.

Pocketfisherman · June 23, 2009, 04:44 PM

I've had 100% reliable matches with Ultradots since the mid 1990's. Two are slide mounted on 1911's, one is on a 44Mag I use for hunting, and several on various 22RF pistols. That would be my first go-to option for a match site.

NRA Pistol Manager · June 24, 2009, 11:52 AM

I know that they are a little more expensive but the Aimpoint Micro and the Compe C-3 are what I am runnng on my guns now. I have to say that they are the clearest optics I have ever shot. They are virtually water proof and the battery life is amazing.

kle · June 24, 2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NRA Pistol Manager

I know that they are a little more expensive but the Aimpoint Micro and the Compe C-3 are what I am runnng on my guns now. I have to say that they are the clearest optics I have ever shot. They are virtually water proof and the battery life is amazing.

A little more expensive? 4x more expensive than my UltraDots, Mr. Zins =)

But they do look nice and small and light...if/when I get a 1911 wad-gun, I'd think about putting one on the slide.

scottz0369 · June 28, 2009, 05:22 PM

I've got a Tasco red-dot on my NEOS. It's pretty much the same as any other cheaply-made (under $50) red dot you'll see - only the name is different. It's shockingly hard to zero, and the attachment screws won't stay tight-I've got to tighten them every other mag or so. I suppose I can use loc-tite on the threads, but the whole thing just feels cheap.
I think this sight might work well on my kids' pellet gun.
I do like how the weight of the sight balances the pistol (it's a 6" barrel), and I like red-dot sights - I didn't at first, but after extensively using them on my M4 in the big sandbox, I came to like them a lot. I'll be getting something nicer as soon as I can!

Semper Fi
Scott

ctkenc · October 31, 2009, 09:10 AM

What mounting rail are you all finding best for attaching an UltraDot ("Matchdot") to the top of a S&W Model 41?

Thanks

Mike_In_MD · November 5, 2009, 01:44 PM

If you have a newer S&W Model 41 barrel it is already drilled and tapped. The Weaver 62 mount works great.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/64711-34.html

ctkenc · November 6, 2009, 07:20 PM

Thanks one and all for your input .... I went with the Weaver Mount rail and the "Matchdot" from UltraDot. Test fired it today ... pretty cool.

June 22, 2009, 07:21 PM	#1
BigDinOC Member Join Date: February 17, 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 64	Which red dot for bullseye? I was looking at the Ultradot Matchdot and the Ultradot Pan A-V. Any comments or suggestions. Is there anything out there that is compareable to Ultradot on a lower budget? Thanks.

June 23, 2009, 01:06 PM	#4
ZeSpectre Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Shenandoah Valley Posts: 2,329	I've been using a Bushnell Trophy Red-Dot Scope, Model 73-0132A So far it's been just great (review here) __________________ "The dogs may bark but the caravan moves on"

June 28, 2009, 05:22 PM	#9
scottz0369 Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 59	one I won't recommend I've got a Tasco red-dot on my NEOS. It's pretty much the same as any other cheaply-made (under $50) red dot you'll see - only the name is different. It's shockingly hard to zero, and the attachment screws won't stay tight-I've got to tighten them every other mag or so. I suppose I can use loc-tite on the threads, but the whole thing just feels cheap. I think this sight might work well on my kids' pellet gun. I do like how the weight of the sight balances the pistol (it's a 6" barrel), and I like red-dot sights - I didn't at first, but after extensively using them on my M4 in the big sandbox, I came to like them a lot. I'll be getting something nicer as soon as I can! Semper Fi Scott

October 31, 2009, 09:10 AM	#10
ctkenc Junior Member Join Date: October 31, 2009 Posts: 4	Mounting Rails What mounting rail are you all finding best for attaching an UltraDot ("Matchdot") to the top of a S&W Model 41? Thanks

June 22, 2009, 07:32 PM	#2
FlyFish Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2009 Location: Democratic People's Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 357	I use the Matchdot - my wife and I currently have 6 of them installed on various Bullseye guns. I don't need anything better and don't want anything less - when I need a 7th dot sight, it will be a Matchdot. There are quite a few of them in use in the two Bullseye leagues I shoot in, and I've never heard of anyone who wasn't totally satisfied. I don't have any personal experience with the Pan A-V, but I don't see very many of the "open" style dot sights in use around the leagues and when I've tried using them (on others' guns, and not the Matchdot version) I've had trouble getting as good a sight picture as I get with the Matchdots.

June 23, 2009, 01:01 PM	#3
Wleoff Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2008 Location: North AL Posts: 266	I use Matchdots too on Bullseye pistols. Why mess with the standard? Here's one on my son's Ruger MKIII...

June 23, 2009, 02:37 PM	#5
kle Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2007 Location: NoVA, USA Posts: 273	I once used cheaper 30mm 4MOA Tasco AccuDot red-dot, but after one practically and literally fell apart on me the night before a match in practice, I switched to 1" 4MOA UltraDots: I figured that the investment is worth it for the quality and lifetime warranty.

June 23, 2009, 04:44 PM	#6
Pocketfisherman Member Join Date: June 2, 2009 Location: Central TX Posts: 91	I've had 100% reliable matches with Ultradots since the mid 1990's. Two are slide mounted on 1911's, one is on a 44Mag I use for hunting, and several on various 22RF pistols. That would be my first go-to option for a match site.

June 24, 2009, 11:52 AM	#7
NRA Pistol Manager Junior Member Join Date: June 24, 2009 Location: Centreville, VA Posts: 2	I know that they are a little more expensive but the Aimpoint Micro and the Compe C-3 are what I am runnng on my guns now. I have to say that they are the clearest optics I have ever shot. They are virtually water proof and the battery life is amazing.

November 5, 2009, 01:44 PM	#11
Mike_In_MD Member Join Date: August 12, 2006 Posts: 33	If you have a newer S&W Model 41 barrel it is already drilled and tapped. The Weaver 62 mount works great. http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/64711-34.html

November 6, 2009, 07:20 PM	#12
ctkenc Junior Member Join Date: October 31, 2009 Posts: 4	Thanks one and all for your input .... I went with the Weaver Mount rail and the "Matchdot" from UltraDot. Test fired it today ... pretty cool.