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FirstFreedom · July 28, 2007, 11:11 PM

The answer is neither since you said "100/200/300" yards. If you had said 100, then I'd say Eotech trumps Aimpoint.

But for your use, you need to get a magnified optic of at least 3 or 4 power minimum to shoot at 200 yards or more. Preferably more like 9/10x+. A 1x dot completely covers your bullseye and quite a bit more around the bullseye at 200+.

Consequently, since you didn't mention a limiting budget, this is probably the best scope for you - giving you the best of both worlds:

http://www.swfa.com/c-542-elcan-spec...al-sights.aspx

Both 1x and 4x with the flip of a switch.

July 28, 2007, 11:11 PM	#5
FirstFreedom Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: The Toll Road State, U.S.A. Posts: 12,451	The answer is neither since you said "100/200/300" yards. If you had said 100, then I'd say Eotech trumps Aimpoint. But for your use, you need to get a magnified optic of at least 3 or 4 power minimum to shoot at 200 yards or more. Preferably more like 9/10x+. A 1x dot completely covers your bullseye and quite a bit more around the bullseye at 200+. Consequently, since you didn't mention a limiting budget, this is probably the best scope for you - giving you the best of both worlds: http://www.swfa.com/c-542-elcan-spec...al-sights.aspx Both 1x and 4x with the flip of a switch.