Multi Zero Red Dot?

[Baldman]

I don't know if they exist, if they are even possible or this is just a dumba$$ question.

Does a red dot exist where you can change the reticle and have each reticle zeroed at a different distance? The red dot I have now and really like on my AR (Lucid HD7) has 4 reticles and all of them zero at the same distance.

I don't get to the range much so I'd like to make the most of my time and if I could zero a reticle at 25, 50 and 100 yds and just click between them it solves the issue of remembering hold over / under based on my zero and target distance. I know there are optics with bullet drop compensators on them but aren't those mainly 3x or more?

Does something like this exist, is it a pipe dream, would it be too expensive to make?

Do I just need to suck it up and just train more with the rifle?

Thanks,
Chuck

 

[Inebriated]

Eh, pipe dream material.

Zero at 100 yards, your holdovers with 5.56 in between will be simplified, and your drop is fairly simple past that as well. See here.

 

[dogmush]

Those don't exist, because the size, cost and weight issues with having four different erector systems would be prohibitive.

There are several 1-4x, or 1-6X scopes with BDC's in a varity of price ranges from Primary Arms through Nightforce and everything in between.

EOTech makes some HWS with BDC's.

Or you can learn to estimate range and memorize holdovers.

FWIW, I really like BDC and range estimating reticles ever since I first got a POSP, and run 1-4x or 1-6x variables with BDC reticles on my general purpose rifles. Strictly for use under 100m I switch to red dots. I do lose some speed with a scope on 1X and the reticle lit up, but not all that much, and I get all that speed back w/ some extra accuracy at unknown ranges over about 200m or so. (That's where my personal estimation abilities really start to flag) As always, YMMV, and practice a lot with whatever you get.

 

[Baldman]

Thanks Guys, as I thought, it was a pipe dream.

I took a carbine class a few weeks back and they had us zero @ 50/200. I'm good from close range out to 50 yds with hold over but can't get the hang of 100 yds. Guess I'll just have to keep practicing, what a shame, or get a scope with a BDC. Or maybe I'll just keep the red dot as is and zero my iron sights at 100yds. Where there's a will there's a way and most cases relatives.

 

[strambo]

Where you zero depends on what you want it to do. I zero my issue M4 at 50/200 and can hit torso size targets with no hold over 50 to 250m, hold at throat for 300m. 25m and under (CQB) hold a little high.

My personal HD AR is also zero'd at 50. MY AR with an ACOG is zero'd at 100yds to match the reticle BDC.

 

[wally]

For most non-magnum rifle calibers, a 50 yard zero will be in the ball park of "point blank range" (aka battle zero) where you can expect hits on a 10" target with a center hold from 0 to about 250 yards.

So for me a 50 yard zero and a red dot is effective for any range at which I can ID the target without magnification.

If you have a BDC reticle, zero at the recommended range for the load you are using, it should be in the owners manual or on-line reference material.