Which moa dot to use

[u/Mike2AlphaDelta]

I want a red dot for my next build but dont know which size moa dot is popular, either 1,2,5,6 or 8.

[u/Hairy_Tough7557]

What’s are you planning to use the dot for mostly? I shoot steel challenge and have come to appreciate a larger 6/8 moa dot. Most all targets are <20yrds. For my AR’s I generally prefer a 2 moa dot. Especially shooting out to 100yrds or more.

[u/Mike2AlphaDelta → u/Hairy_Tough7557]

I plan on mostly doing uspsa so paper targets my main concern would be having a large moa dot at far distance

[u/647chang]

Get the 507 comp. You have 2 and 8. I think 1 moa is a pass

[u/Mike2AlphaDelta → u/647chang]

That's what I was thinking I could you the 2 moa dot and 8 moa circle as one big dot but have the flexibility of having a small dot for a longer range stage

[u/RoadHazard1893]

Go to a store, see which specific dot size from a reputable model works for you, go with that, at pistol ranges acquisition is more important than precision

[u/squeeshka]

2 moa on my rifle, 6 on my pistol. My personal preference. Pick whatever works for you

[u/JustaKidFromBuffalo]

2. Astigmatism is a bitch.

[u/Aetherium]

Check them out in person: each person's eyes respond differently and this can be a good starting point. It'll take experience with them to actually see if your performance is better/worse with different sizes.

I personally get the smallest MOA available for the given optic, which is usually 2/3.

[u/th3m00se]

I run 2 MOA in competition (507Comp), but I have some 6MOA for range time. Still not entirely sold on which I like better but the 2 gets much more practice time.

[u/maddrummerhef]

I like 6 right up until I’m shooting something small at 20 yards 😂