Eye problems and RDS

[Failure2Stop]

Have you found any difference between the 2 MOA dots versus the 4 MOA dots in the longer tubes?

Not that I remember, but I haven't shot a 4 moa dot in a 30mm tube for about 7 years.

[Spiffums]

I have a slight stig but my eye doctor says I don't.... I can't use an EOTech at all at any useful setting. It is just a great big blur. Aimpoints I can dial back a setting or 2 and get a good usable dot. This is why I went with the adjustable RMR sight on my Glock.

[RogerinTPA]

For me (and I'm pushing 50), the smaller the 'dot", the clearer it is, in relation to the sight picture, and the faster and more precise shot I can get off. It's probably why I gravitated to the EOTechs first, because of the 1 MOA dot. I do have the M4S and a couple of H-1s. The EOTechs are faster for me regardless of distance, even though there is some refraction/pixilation of the outer ring (even with prescription glasses). Then followed by the M4S, slight blooming (blurred/smeared star shape) of the 2 MOA dot, and finally the H-1s, which blooms quite a bit unless I dial it down.

[esskay]

I have a slight stig but my eye doctor says I don't.... I can't use an EOTech at all at any useful setting. It is just a great big blur. Aimpoints I can dial back a setting or 2 and get a good usable dot. This is why I went with the adjustable RMR sight on my Glock.

This is a good point, the Trijicon RMRs were clearer than Aimpoints or Eotechs ... at least for me. But APs and Eos are still usable for me.

[rainman]

If your application is 200 meters or less with 75% of that at 100 meters or less, I recommend an Aimpoint, especially if it is going to pull HD duty. Even the worst appearing dot is fully usable at those distances.
The Micros are great for size and weight, but I find that the larger tube models have a "cleaner" dot to my repeatedly scratched and scarred eyes.

I have an astigmatism and find it less of a factor with the M3/M4 than I do with the T1...however, even with the T1 I don't find it to be an issue inside 200 meters. Really only seems to come into play when I'm trying for precision hits at longer ranges.


-Rainman

[Striker]

Just wanted to come back and thank you all for your responses. Extremely helpful. I did get a chance to check out an Eotech and an Aimpoint Comp ML2 today. The Eotech was cleaner for me as the center dot was perfectly clear and the circle was looked like it was a ring of fire, but still very usable. The Aimpoint would also be usable, but the dot looks like a comma to my eyes. Thanks again for your help.

[shootist~]

Years ago when my stigmatization (and/or age issues) wasn't as pronounced I found the 2 MOA Aimpoint worked better than a 4 MOA version - for longer shots (200 & 300 meters). Right now a 3.5 MOA dot in a Micro Aimpoint works much better *for me* at 200M. I have to crank the power up too high on the 2 MOA dot for good visibility on a dark target - which results in excessive flaring. The 2 MOA is near useless at 200 meters these days in harsh bright sun. Either is still fine to 100 Yds and closer, btw. IMO, bigger has always been better (i.e., faster) at room distance or so.

You won't know what works for you till you get it to the range in varying conditions. Best guess is go with a 3.5 Micro or 4 MOA Comp for the HD/short range gun and use a magnified optic for a rifle intended for precision or longer range.

Buying quality has always proven it's worth (to me) with anything related to firearms and optics.