OK all you "AimPoint" scope users. Got a question,,,,

Capt Rick Hiott · July 13, 2013, 04:47 PM

I just got the new Nikon Force scope for my Taurus Raging Bull 8".454 And I dont like it.

Moving forward, Im looking at the AimPoint model 9000SC.

It this the right model for this gun? I do a lot of hog hunting late in the afternoon into dark. Can you see through this better than a regular scope?

http://www.opticsplanet.com/aimpoint...dot-sight.html

zoomie · July 13, 2013, 05:25 PM

It'll certainly work, but for a handgun I'd prefer a Micro.

As for seeing through it better than a scope... depends on what it's being compared to. It won't gather a lot of light like a large objective scope would.

Capt Rick Hiott · July 13, 2013, 05:38 PM

Ill guess Ill have to buy it and find out........Ha-Ha-Ha...

Why a Micro? Wouldnt that give you less light?

zoomie · July 13, 2013, 05:46 PM

(Disclaimer: I've not used a 9000, only a CompM4.)

I don't think the amount of light will be appreciably more with the 9000, and the Micro will be much smaller, a little lighter, and only requires one mounting point.

Capt Rick Hiott · July 13, 2013, 06:06 PM

On a hand cannon like this, Im thinking two mounting rings would be better......

I dont mind if its bigger with a little more weight.

Nullcone · July 14, 2013, 11:44 AM

The micro weighs less than half as much as the 9000SC and is much shorter, so from strictly inertial/leverage concerns I'd expect it to be more durable in this application.

I think you can throw out "light gathering" on non magnifying optics as well.

That's my take at least... I'd be interested to hear if someone disagrees and why.

hth

July 13, 2013, 04:47 PM	#1
Capt Rick Hiott Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2010 Posts: 376	OK all you "AimPoint" scope users. Got a question,,,, I just got the new Nikon Force scope for my Taurus Raging Bull 8".454 And I dont like it. Moving forward, Im looking at the AimPoint model 9000SC. It this the right model for this gun? I do a lot of hog hunting late in the afternoon into dark. Can you see through this better than a regular scope? http://www.opticsplanet.com/aimpoint...dot-sight.html __________________ Capt Rick Hiott Charleston,SC

July 13, 2013, 05:38 PM	#3
Capt Rick Hiott Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2010 Posts: 376	Ill guess Ill have to buy it and find out........Ha-Ha-Ha... Why a Micro? Wouldnt that give you less light? __________________ Capt Rick Hiott Charleston,SC

July 13, 2013, 06:06 PM	#5
Capt Rick Hiott Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2010 Posts: 376	On a hand cannon like this, Im thinking two mounting rings would be better...... I dont mind if its bigger with a little more weight. __________________ Capt Rick Hiott Charleston,SC

July 13, 2013, 05:25 PM	#2
zoomie Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,862	It'll certainly work, but for a handgun I'd prefer a Micro. As for seeing through it better than a scope... depends on what it's being compared to. It won't gather a lot of light like a large objective scope would.

July 13, 2013, 05:46 PM	#4
zoomie Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,862	(Disclaimer: I've not used a 9000, only a CompM4.) I don't think the amount of light will be appreciably more with the 9000, and the Micro will be much smaller, a little lighter, and only requires one mounting point.

July 14, 2013, 11:44 AM	#6
Nullcone Member Join Date: September 8, 2011 Posts: 34	The micro weighs less than half as much as the 9000SC and is much shorter, so from strictly inertial/leverage concerns I'd expect it to be more durable in this application. I think you can throw out "light gathering" on non magnifying optics as well. That's my take at least... I'd be interested to hear if someone disagrees and why. hth