Anyone here tried or is using a Red dot on there Big Bores?If so,what brand and thoughts on this? I am contemplating a Aimpoint Micro on my Lott

I haven't done it yet -- I did put a reflex on my 45-70 -- I would try a JP or a Doctor sight -- they can mount VERY low, and they should take the recoil quite well - they're both marketed as suitable to mount on the slide of an IPSC gun...

I put the cheapest one i could find on my 550 flanged for load dev and regulation. It has lived through a couple hundred shots.. BUT, your light weight 458 might shake it loose

I use a Doctor Optic on a light weight 375 H&H.

Works perfect.

I had a EOTECH on my 12GaFH. To my surprise it did very well. -Rob

I would try an Ultradot out (www.ultradotwest.com). The one I have on my .475 Linebaugh DA revolver weighs less than 5-oz. These handguns are real hard on optics........ Plus, it has a lifetime warranty.......

i've had a millet 30 mm reddot on my ruger #1 .458 for several yrs now... probably about 200 rds, plus... other than forgetting to turn it off and letting the battery go down, my only complaint is that the dot is too big, it seems like it covers a texas white-tail at 100 yds...i'll have to look, but i think it has like 10 differnt degrees of brightness...good reddot for around $100....

I will! Just bought this one http://www.ultradotwest.com/ultradot_2008_005.htm Now we can may find out(hope not)if they have a good warranty program as this lil 4 ounce rig will go on the 5pd Lott!So we are talking about 5.5pds "Scoped"

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Originally posted by Whitworth:
I would try an Ultradot out (www.ultradotwest.com). The one I have on my .475 Linebaugh DA revolver weighs less than 5-oz. These handguns are real hard on optics........ Plus, it has a lifetime warranty.......

It'll take the recoil better because it's light in weight. I think you'll be happy with your choice, Tom!

I have an Aimpoint 7000L on my 375 RUM, no failures yet, and it has had hundreds of rounds through it with the 7000 on it.

So is the ultradot adjustable from 2MOA to 8MOA?

Thanks,
Chuck

The Ultradot Matchdot is. I use the Ultradot 30 which only has a brightness adjustment, but it works really well, plus it is only $139.00 shipped. The Matchdot is a little more. I have more than a thousand full-tilt loads on mine and it isn't any worse for the wear.

Whitworth,what rings are you using?Will the alloy ones that come with survive the recoil on alloy Weaver bases(I'm wanting to stay light!)

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Originally posted by Whitworth:
The Ultradot Matchdot is. I use the Ultradot 30 which only has a brightness adjustment, but it works really well, plus it is only $139.00 shipped. The Matchdot is a little more. I have more than a thousand full-tilt loads on mine and it isn't any worse for the wear.

I don't know, Tom. Maybe you should call them back and ask them as I am sure they would know. I am using Ruger bases on my SRH. Had Redfields, but I sheared them.......

Have been playing with several red dot sights on heavy rifles out here including the fast fire from Burris and the Trijicon equivalent. The Burris is fine on my 9,3 but kept going out of Zero in the .458 Lott

On the .500/416 the trijicon works great.

Have also mounted the bigger Burris 30mm tac tube on the 9,3. Works as advertised. Found the Eotech too heavy and it tore through the mounting rail when I put it on the Lott

I have been very curious about the new Aimpoint micro sight. I believe it is the H-1.

I have two of them,they are the Best.I have one on a 500 Smith with no problems..I also have a spare that may go on a 458 Lott? or,I may sell it(Silver)They are the lightest(3.7ounce w/mnt),have integral mount and will run for several years if you leave the battery on! Submersible too!

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Originally posted by MLindsay:
I have been very curious about the new Aimpoint micro sight. I believe it is the H-1.

Tempting but I have an afflection for things that light up and have switches, batterys and such stuff as approaching gimmick status, and sales hype being the science it is these guys can find a sucker a minute...I think I will just stay with a low power scope as they have worked so well for me for the last couple of hundred years!!! Guess you can't teach an old dog new tricks!

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Originally posted by Atkinson:
Tempting but I have an afflection for things that light up and have switches, batterys and such stuff as approaching gimmick status, and sales hype being the science it is these guys can find a sucker a minute...I think I will just stay with a low power scope as they have worked so well for me for the last couple of hundred years!!! Guess you can't teach an old dog new tricks!

Actually, old dogs are easier to train because they have settled down. Thre's hope for you, Ray!

Carefull there Whitworth or I'll bite your fingers!!

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Originally posted by Atkinson:
Carefull there Whitworth or I'll bite your fingers!!

LOL, Ray!

Hello,

Have the Doctor Optic 4 MOA on my Krieghoff DR.
I have also tried it on my Ruger #1 450 3 1/4"
and made a mount for my Ruger RSM 416 Rigby.
I used a Trijicon Accupoint also on the DR, not a tru red dot but pretty close.

Regards

I got the Ultradot "Matchdot" in just now,looks very nice,solidly built with solid clicks for intensity and dot size(4 sizes at turn of a knob) Tutone looks good with my Stainless,BUT,since I ordered it,I decided to go with something else,a Leup 1-5....So,it is now listed for less in classifieds..
http://www.ultradotwest.com/ultradot_2008_005.htm

If it's for up close and personal work, why put a scope on it? Red dots are great for quick target aquisition -- also great in low light...... At least try it out, Tom!