RDS mounting....more forward or more to the rear???

[Steve]

I agree with this. I suspect that the difference in time (I've never timed it) between sighting my rifle with EXPS 2 is probably negligible compared to sighting the same rifle with my T-1. For whatever reason though -- reticle, FOV, whatever -- sighting the Eotech just feels better to me. The more expensive T-1 doesn't offer me enough advantage to get on that particular bandwagon.

except better durability reliability and battery life...........

on that note i mount mine center line of the gun on the timer im faster picking it up quicker on the snap i see more around me instead of being in my face at rear of the gun but that is for me your mileage my vary

[Hmac]

except better durability reliability and battery life...........

Durability/reliability might be better - have to sort through a lot of internet lore to ever get any kind of handle on that. So far, my EXPS Eotechs have been as reliable as my Aimpoints, so that's all I know for sure. No question the battery life is better, though. If that mattered to me, I'd reconsider.

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[Dano5326]

"fighting through the optic", that was funny, stupid, and exactly showed the frame of reference of the author. Field of View (FOV) is certainly germane to a discussion about the merits of differing magnified optics, but not a red dot optic.

The further back, closer to your eye, a RDS is, the more the border of the optic will occlude view downrange. Also, ... well hell, it'll be obvious to you when you get there the other advantages.

[duece71]

All,
Thank you for your replies. I am a new red dot owner (Aimpoint comp M2) and thought a discussion would prove useful. I will try mine out a move the red dot back and forth to "see" what I like.

[Robb Jensen]

I've been shooting shooting Aimpoints for many years since 1994-1995 and Aimpoint Micros since they've been available. I mount my 30mm Aimpoints on the front edge of ARs upper receiver. I mount my 28mm Micros about 1/2 back to the BUIS. My LaRue lever is just over the brass deflector. I find that this is the fastest (using a CED timer) for an A zone hit on a IPSC target at 25yds YMMV as my needs are probably different from yours.