Where on the rib to mount a red dot

[mitch4570]

Ok I know this has been talked about before. What is everyones opinion on where I should mount my red dot rmr. Close to the rear sight on my double rifle or closer to the breech? I have heard pros and cons for both.

Thanks in advance
Mitch

 

[ChooChoo404]

I’ve noticed some clays shots mounting reflex or maybe holographic sights. The optics are placed a solid 2/3 of the barrel length or more out on the rib. Any idea why? Could this placement work/help on rifles especially DG?

 

[AimSmall]

Mounted mine directly behind, but touching, rear sight to prevent recoil from slinging it off.

 

[ChooChoo404]

Did that require machining?

Handsome beast. Grade/upgrades?

I have one coming. On a slow boat apparently.

 

[ChooChoo404]

And uh, nice shootin’!

 

[ChooChoo404]

This is the slow boat .470. Thoughts?

 

[reinwood]

If closer to the eye you will see a bigger part of the target inside the red point "window" which might be better to adjust fast the point of aim/ forgot that there is even a black frame around the red dot window? At least this is the way I mount it on my rifles, typically for wildboar driven hunt and on my double. Have not tested the rmr, but from the docter/noblex, burris and leica, the leica red dot is far superior in optical quality (no reflection, no distorsion or color change)
Depending on your eyesight (e.g., astigmatism) you might see a star instead of a point/circle, which might be worst or better depending on the eye distance to the red dot.
it is a matter of personnal preference

 

[Philip Glass]

Mounted mine directly behind, but touching, rear sight to prevent recoil from slinging it off.View attachment 693792

Mine is like this. I had JJ Perodeau groove the rib for my Kahles red dot. It is the least invasive way to add an optic to a double. I could not be more pleased with this setup.

 

[AZDAVE]

I have my red dot on my Krieghoff in the same place as you have yours.

 

[Tanks]

Mine is mounted pretty far back, default location for Heyms.

 

[Buck51]

Mounted mine directly behind, but touching, rear sight to prevent recoil from slinging it off.View attachment 693792

That is how JJ mounted mine.

 

[Nhoro]

I have thought about this very question for a while. I have normal open sights but at 47, the day is approaching when I think a red dot will be the best option. My thoughts are that you focus on the target and the dot is superimposed by your brain, you don't conciously focus on the dot and target, just the target. So further from the eye would be better but eventually it will be too far and your brain will start looking around the sight. So I reckon there is an optimum distance and it will probably vary with the user. Has anyone tried longer distances- maybe one of those trijicon barrel and mounts ?

Another thought I have had is that the 1 moa dot will vary in size depending on the distance from the eye. So should you have a 3 moa at 12 nches or a 1 moa at 6 inches.

 

[Est.1970]

Can’t figure out the quote feature…

Regarding the pic showing red dot overhanging the chambers…I wouldn’t like this set up if it restricts access to the chambers.

You may be able to use an AR with a flat top receiver and hand guard with full length rail. Mount your chosen red dot in various locations and see where you like it. Everyone is different.

Don’t use a red dot like a scope. They are not the same beast. Superimpose the red dot over your target. In other words, keep your eyes or eye on that spot on the target and bring red dot up into your line of sight. It can be done by anyone, and is easier to shoot by far compared to irons.

 

[Luvthunt]

Thanks guys… good info.

 

[ChooChoo404]

 

[ChooChoo404]

Took me long enough.

So. Why? Helps? Hurts? In the rifle scenario that is.

Happy to hear from shotgunners as well of course.

 

[ChooChoo404]

One thing I noticed is everyone has the red dot mounted at dramatically different distances.

Again, what’s the optical theory here?

 

[ChooChoo404]

And here’s another, reflex just back of the bead.

 

[ChooChoo404]

 

[ChooChoo404]

Bumpetty bump.

Still looking for insight here.

Seeing sight placements all over the map.

Way back. Out a bit. Halfway out. Way the hell forward.

Why?