Red Dot Sight...Where to put it?

[sdl]

Hello folks, I just received a Burris FastFire Red Dot Reflex sight to mount on the Weaver mount of my Marlin Camp Carbine 45. My question though is where to I put it? There doesn't seem to be any specific information out there.

Generally, is there a rule of thumb as to where these are mounted? I don't think the distance from my eye is an issue as they work from a large range of distances from your eye. But is there a better place to mount them in relation to the action's location? Should I center it over the bolt, put it in of it front, or behind....? I'm totally in the dark about this.

Any help would surely be appreciated!

 

[rcmodel]

I would put it as far foreword as possible so you can see around it.

To far back negates the principal advantage of a red-dot, which is unlimited field-of-view, both through it, and around it.

rcmodel

 

[sdl]

That seems to make sense. Thanks. Any other opinions out there?

 

[hddeluxe]

I agree with RCModel. When I had one on mine, I had it mounted as far forward as possible. Worked out fine.

 

[sdl]

Ok then. All the forward she goes. Thanks guys.

 

[Im283]

stupid red dot question since we are on this topic.

Can someone briefly explain the principle behind it?

Does the red dot take the place of a reticle in a conventional scope, or do you line the dot up with the front site? Or do you simply put the red dot on the target?

Sorry if this qualifies as a thread hijack.

 

[sdl]

Since it is my thread, no your not hijacking.

A red dot is superimposed on a piece of optical glass. You look through the glass, kinda at a distance, not like a scope. While keeping both eyes open, put the dot on the target and pull the trigger. That's it. It gives you the advantage of keeping both eyes open, keeping a complete field of view and you save the time of lining up your sights. It is actually a very fast method of target acquisition.

I know that sounds simple but I am simple and that's the best way I can describe it. If there is someone who can describe it better then me, feel free to jump in. I don't mind at all.

 

[sdl]

Im283,

Take a look at another thread I got going about my carbine. Look at the bottom picture, it may help you visualize it.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?p=4680521&posted=1#post4680521

 

[rcmodel]

Go here and play the EOTech game on the simulator.
Then you'll understand how it works.

http://www.eotech-inc.com/

rcmodel

 

[Im283]

I think you guys have increased my understanding of this gadget.

Thanks!

Made me really want one. Now to find one I can afford.