ultra dot size

[eighttyniner1]

I have a Ruger Blackhawk Bisley in 44 mag. I am looking to put an Ultra Dot sight on the gun. The 25MM is less expensive and I am leaning that way or should I spend
more to get the 30MM?
Thanks Eighttyniner1

 

[SamV]

I have the 25 and wish I purchased the 30 instead. I didn't think it would make much difference but I have tried other makes of 30 mm sights and found that I liked that extra 5mm. My decision was influenced by rings. I didn't want to purchase a new set of rings too. I had a nice set and was being frugal.

 

[98Redline]

I have a 30 and don't regret buying it at all. Your question is the same one I asked about 2 years ago and the overwhelming response from this and other forums was that the extra sight picture of the 30mm was worth it.

 

[MaxP]

I prefer the larger field of view of the 30mm units. I think they are worth the additional money.

 

[s4s4u]

If you are sighting as you should with a red dot, with both eyes open, the tube size really doesn't matter all that much. If given the choice straight up with the cost being the same I will choose the 30mm but I have a 1" on my T/C 45/410 and it works just fine.

 

[Baldy]

I use smaller ones for plinking and just general target shooting. Now in competition I like a 30mm or even a 40mm lens as you can aquire the target faster. I can hear the young fellows hollaring thats to large but I am old with bad eyes and that is what works for me...JMHO!!

 

[Hammerdown77]

If you are sighting as you should with a red dot, with both eyes open, the tube size really doesn't matter all that much. If given the choice straight up with the cost being the same I will choose the 30mm but I have a 1" on my T/C 45/410 and it works just fine.

This is my feeling on the issue as well. I think on something where the scope is closer to your face (like on a shotgun/rifle/AR platform), the larger tube and field of view are much more noticeable. But when I'm holding the pistol out at arm's length, sighting with both eyes open, my brain doesn't really see the tube and its diameter; it transposes the image of the dot over the image of the target.

 

[JesterGrin_1]

I would go with the 30MM Match Dot since it will give you several sizes of Dots to choose from of which helps depending on the range you are shooting at and the size of the target and or how fast you need to sight in on a target.

 

[David Bradshaw]

While I haven't used the Ultra Dot, I've used red dot on revolvers and rifles from the earliest Aimpoints, which had a narrow tube. Some scopes used for competition can be bulky for hunting. Between 25mm and 30mm, the 30mm is better for the long eye relief of a handgun.

Some competitors prefer fat dots for speed shooting, but a smaller reticle is more versatile for general target and hunting.
David Bradshaw