red dot scopes for mini 14s & mini 30s

felix cortinas · 09-15-2009, 04:15 AM

I am looking for an Ultradot for my minis. any input good or bad on these optics. my eyesight sucks now and I do need some optic help. will be shooting hogs and coyotes at less than 200 yds. otherwise a regular scope but I love the quick target acquisition. thanks, fc

jrswanson1 · 09-15-2009, 08:45 AM

Which one are you looking at? I like red dots for fast shooting, but I'd go with a 2x magnification if I was shooting past 100 yards.

Jim

felix cortinas · 09-16-2009, 04:33 PM

most red dots seem to be equipped with Weaver rings requiring a weaver base or Picatinny rail, my question is, will the rail interfere with the ejection of brass??

10/22fan38 · 09-16-2009, 05:32 PM

If it's a newer Mini then you shouldn't have any ejection problems.

jim433 · 09-16-2009, 05:59 PM

I Have an eotech, and really like it. I don't know if its just because i'm getting older, but I cant see with it much past 50 yards.

felix cortinas · 09-18-2009, 04:38 PM

My Ultradot should be here in a couple of days, got one from Midway USA, question, what is the optimum range to sight one in and what is the best way to sight one in, I have never done it, I will bore sight the mini first of course but dont know diddly about rred dots.

jrswanson1 · 09-18-2009, 04:54 PM

If it's the .223 version, set a target at 50 yards, get the group around the bull, you should be good out to 200 yards or so.

Jim

09-15-2009, 04:15 AM	#1
felix cortinas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 170	red dot scopes for mini 14s & mini 30s I am looking for an Ultradot for my minis. any input good or bad on these optics. my eyesight sucks now and I do need some optic help. will be shooting hogs and coyotes at less than 200 yds. otherwise a regular scope but I love the quick target acquisition. thanks, fc

09-15-2009, 08:45 AM	#2
jrswanson1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,093	Which one are you looking at? I like red dots for fast shooting, but I'd go with a 2x magnification if I was shooting past 100 yards. Jim

09-16-2009, 04:33 PM	#3
felix cortinas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 170	most red dots seem to be equipped with Weaver rings requiring a weaver base or Picatinny rail, my question is, will the rail interfere with the ejection of brass??

09-16-2009, 05:32 PM	#4
10/22fan38 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 91	If it's a newer Mini then you shouldn't have any ejection problems.

09-16-2009, 05:59 PM	#5
jim433 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 127	I Have an eotech, and really like it. I don't know if its just because i'm getting older, but I cant see with it much past 50 yards.

09-18-2009, 04:38 PM	#6
felix cortinas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 170	My Ultradot should be here in a couple of days, got one from Midway USA, question, what is the optimum range to sight one in and what is the best way to sight one in, I have never done it, I will bore sight the mini first of course but dont know diddly about rred dots.

09-18-2009, 04:54 PM	#7
jrswanson1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,093	If it's the .223 version, set a target at 50 yards, get the group around the bull, you should be good out to 200 yards or so. Jim