Hi there,

I've been thinking about buying an Aimpoint 9000, but am undecided on whether to buy the 1x or the 2x version. I have a 1x UltraDot and like it well enough, but it is at its best at ranges under 40 yards. I've used it at 50 yards and it does a decent job, but I can't help but think that a little magnification might be a good thing.

Has anyone used one of the red dot scopes with a bit of additional magnification (2x - 3x) and how did they like them? Did the additional magnification hurt short range target acquisition?

I don't mean this sarcasticlly at all, do you have eye sight problems? Your 1x ought to be good out to 150 yards at least. If you cant do that with a red dot I'd suggest getting a variable scope with a lit reticle.

Perry

My vision is so-so. I'm probably going to have laser surgery in January or February.

I'm pretty familiar with the 1x behavior; I want to know if the 2x works well, or whether the change in magnification is a visual distraction.

I just put a Truglo 2X red dot on one of my .223's. I'm very happy with it, accuracy is much improved. I also went from a 5moa dot to a 2.5moa dot so that probably helps a bit.

In short, it's better for me, no issues with reduced field of view, and you can still shoot it with both eyes open.

I have used the 1x with the 3x magnifier and did not like it at all. The optics were not very good. I would imagine they are the same as the optics in the 2x scopes but I don't know that for a fact. I have had the Lasik and my vision is 20/15. I can use my 4 moa Aimpoint out to 200 yards while keeping my groups under 3" and heart/lunging a deer or hog is easyday to 250. Meopta makes a pretty good illuminated scope in a 1-4 that is reasonably priced, you may coincider that if the Lasik doesn't help.

Perry

I have a pair of EOTech Holo sights and both are 1x. They are just perfect, and I'm 73 with worn out eyes.
Before I had the lenses replaced in each eye, the EOTech's were fine, and even better now that I don't have to look through corroded eye lenses.

Don

2x should not be a significant distraction even at 5 yards, certainly not at ~50.

Dot size makes a difference at distance. I prefer the 2.5 moa, but have used the 4 with success on the 1x AimPoint.

Trijicon makes a 1x called the TriPower which has an inverted chevron reticle that is nice. They also make a 1.4x4 with the inverted chevron. Both use tritium for illumination.

I have the 1.4x4 on my M4 and it's good from contact distance to ~300 yards.

Thanks everyone, for the help and suggestions.