Why would you get 4MOA vs. 2 on an Aimpoint?

[ComeAndTakeIt]

I see them priced the same. CompM3's with 2 and 4 MOA. They're priced the same, and I'm wondering why would someone choose 4?

I'm asking out of lack of knowledge. I'm not judging, because I seriously don't know.

My guess is: 4 is easier to pick see in a hurry for CQB? I've looked through both at the store, and it appears they both "pop" equally, and for precision shooting, 2MOA makes more sense, so I'm not sure why someone would elect for the 4MOA.

Thanks in advance for the info.

[Packman73]

I'm getting a 4 moa dot for my SBR for fast acquisition of target at short distances. I'd get a 2 moa dot if I was planning on shooting farther out with it consistently.

[ComeAndTakeIt]

Ok... so my guess was right. It's for close quarters and easier acquisition of the dot.

Thanks.

[SeriousStudent]

If you turn up the intensity on an Aimpoint 2 MOA model, you can get it very close to 4 MOA in size. If I recall one of LtCol Blish's posts correctly, the published size of the dot is measured on either setting number 7 or 8.

I prefer a 2 MOA model, as I can "crank up" the dot size for close range, or turn it back down to 2 MOA for further distances.

You may want to dig up some of his posts, his screen name is "FJB". He's a rep for Aimpoint, and quite knowledgeable.

Hope that helps.

[Failure2Stop]

Some people find that the 4 MOA dot blooms less at higher intensities. It also stands out a bit better against bright backgrounds.
Many have also found out that dot size doesn't mean a whole hell of a lot considering that at the distances that dot soze matters the shooter has to hold over the target anyway.
Still, I no longer own any 4 MOA Aimpoints.

[rob_s]

They are slightly easier to see at close distance shooting and therefore potentially faster to acquire when transitioning from target to target.

With my astigmatism already causing dots to bloom the 2 MOA has been a godsend to me.

[panzerr]

I use 2 MOA aimpoints and love them. I turn the brightness down to get a very crisp dot while zeroing, then turn it up a bit for normal carbine work. The dot is big and bright enough for quick acquisition, yet smaller than a 4 MOA so it is a bit easier to make precise shots when necessary.

[Cagemonkey]

Because thats what my dealer had in stock and I was making a trade. For most applications the 4 MOA dot should be adequate. I think the 2 MOA dot came out to be paired with a magnifier. I'd personally prefer the 2 MOA dot.

[variablebinary]

I've used both and own both, and the difference isn't big enough to lose sleep over under 200 meters

[Abraxas]

Still, I no longer own any 4 MOA Aimpoints.

What about your T-1?