While typically reserved for medium to long-range shooting, riflescopes, or scopes, can also be used when shooting at shorter distances is preferred. If you plan on target shooting from a static position and are aiming out to 100 yards, you may decide that a tactical riflescope, will help hone precision and accuracy. However, where riflescopes really shine is in their ability to increase your accuracy at greater distances due in large part to their magnification adjustments. Tactical riflescopes tend to have more complex reticles that allow for minute measurement adjustments on both the vertical and horizontal axis. This style of scope is often preferred in military training and operations.

What’s the difference between a red dot and a reflex sight?

Reflex sights are simply a different variety of red dot sights. So, all reflex sights are red dot sights, but not all red dot sights are reflex sights.

How to zero a sight?

After zeroing in your iron sights, turn on the optic and follow the manufacturer’s instructions since the system can differ between models.

How to co-witness the sight?

The red dot of your optic should be slightly above the front sight. Otherwise, there is a strong possibility for your target to be obscured.

When you align the iron sight to the center of the sight, it’s known as absolute co-witness; another setup is one-third of the optic, which is known as low 1/3.

Is a reflex sight better than a red dot?

Reflex sights are a type of red dot sight. However, of the main three types of red dot sights, they tend to be the best for fast target acquisition and affordability.

How far should you sight with a reflex sight?

You can take down targets within 100 yards without much issue. The distance can be more or less depending on your shooting skill, the accuracy of the sight, dot size, environment, lighting condition, target type, and magnification.

Do reflex sights work at night?

Red dot sights work very well at night, considering they were known as the reflector sight originally. One of their primary advantages is the fact that they have an illuminated point with a light-emitting diode, so they can work in all kinds of lighting.

The red dot sight, or green dot sights if you prefer the color, acts as an illuminated dot. However, for farther or night-vision targets you might try holographic sights.