Ultradot 30mm versus 1" FOV difference

tpcollins · February 24, 2015, 10:58 AM

I have the 1" Ultradot mounted on my 10g a turkey gun. For whatever reason, H&R put the mounts halfway down the barrel so it sits about 18" from my eye.

Just wondering if the FOV for the 30mm model would be minimal or significant? Thanks.

Pahoo · February 24, 2015, 11:16 AM

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Just wondering if the FOV for the 30mm model would be minimal or significant?

It really depends on how you anchor and shoot. Now then because your mount is further from your eye, it may not make a big difference. Personally I prefer and recommend the 30MM but that's mostly due to they fact that there are more of them. That being said, I find it hard to get use to the 40MM. ...

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For whatever reason, H&R put the mounts halfway down the barrel so it sits about 18" from my eye.

I know it may be hard to understand and get use to but this is for your advantage, for the same reason your mentioned about the FOV. If you aim with one eye closed, it won't make much difference but with both eyes open, you an really see it. .....

Be Safe !!!

Snyper · February 24, 2015, 06:47 PM

If used correctly there will be little difference in what you see

"Correctly" means both eyes open all the time

NoSecondBest · February 24, 2015, 07:32 PM

With no magnification, there is no "field of view" per se. Keep both eyes open and just see the dot. Use the dot. The only thing in the way of your view is the rim of the sight perimeter. It's very thin and should just be ignored. Red dots aren't like scopes. Snyper has it figured out.

Pahoo · February 24, 2015, 08:25 PM

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With no magnification, there is no "field of view" per se.

Well, there is a field of view regardless of the power. I have a few rifle and pistol scopes with the power of "1" and there is a field of view and not just because it's stated one the box. ......

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tpcollins · February 25, 2015, 06:29 AM

I've learned to use my Ultradot with both eyes open - just like shooting my bow.
But I'm left eye dominant and shoot everything right handed. For bowhunting I use the set of double pins on the left.

Just wondering if the 30mm would help minimize the left eye always wanting to take over the view . . .

Snyper · February 25, 2015, 07:20 AM

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Just wondering if the 30mm would help minimize the left eye always wanting to take over the view . . .

I doubt you'll perceive any difference from a 1" model.

It's only 5mm larger

NoSecondBest · February 25, 2015, 08:30 AM

Check this out for a brief explanation of how to use a red dot and the difference between scope "field of view" vs what you see with a dot.
If some people haven't used them much, if at all, it might help with their understanding.
http://www.aimpoint.com/us/products/whyreddotsight/

February 24, 2015, 10:58 AM	#1
tpcollins Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 558	Ultradot 30mm versus 1" FOV difference I have the 1" Ultradot mounted on my 10g a turkey gun. For whatever reason, H&R put the mounts halfway down the barrel so it sits about 18" from my eye. Just wondering if the FOV for the 30mm model would be minimal or significant? Thanks. __________________ What direction did that last shot at Kennedy come from?

February 24, 2015, 06:47 PM	#3
Snyper Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2013 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 3,047	If used correctly there will be little difference in what you see "Correctly" means both eyes open all the time __________________ One shot, one kill

February 25, 2015, 06:29 AM	#6
tpcollins Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 558	I've learned to use my Ultradot with both eyes open - just like shooting my bow. But I'm left eye dominant and shoot everything right handed. For bowhunting I use the set of double pins on the left. Just wondering if the 30mm would help minimize the left eye always wanting to take over the view . . . __________________ What direction did that last shot at Kennedy come from?

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February 24, 2015, 07:32 PM	#4
NoSecondBest Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2009 Location: Western New York Posts: 2,736	With no magnification, there is no "field of view" per se. Keep both eyes open and just see the dot. Use the dot. The only thing in the way of your view is the rim of the sight perimeter. It's very thin and should just be ignored. Red dots aren't like scopes. Snyper has it figured out.

February 25, 2015, 08:30 AM	#8
NoSecondBest Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2009 Location: Western New York Posts: 2,736	Check this out for a brief explanation of how to use a red dot and the difference between scope "field of view" vs what you see with a dot. If some people haven't used them much, if at all, it might help with their understanding. http://www.aimpoint.com/us/products/whyreddotsight/