1x scopes vs open sights

[Cougeyes]

The Vortex Crossfire I got is not a red dot. It has a standard crosshair. I'd prefer it over a red dot.

[bobcat]

I ended up picking up a 1x Vortex Crossfire scope. The obvious is it provides a little better field of view than say a Williams Peep. Out at 100-150 yds, crosshairs still cover up a large portion of the target, similar to open sights. Overall i'm happy with it and i think it'll be better for me than open sights.

IIRC That Vortex crossfire has a 2MOA dot, are you thinking you would prefer a red dot that had a 1MOA dot?

I am waffling between a 1 MOA dot and 2 MOA dot.

The Vortex doesn't have a dot.

[northwesthunter84]

There is a Crossfire model red dot with dial brightness adjustment on the side.  I think that is the confusion.  I use that one on my turkey gun.

[hendog]

I just bought a Vortex 1x scope off eBay for $225. I'm 62 years old and eyes can’t focus like they used to. I think they should of put in age limit for scopes like 55 or older.

[muleyslayer]

1x on the knight mountaineer 45 caliber, hopefully she holds zero.

[duckmen1]

Just ordered a Leupold Freedom RDS 1x for mine. After some range time I will decide whether to use it or go back to the peep. But currently looking for rings and bases that will fit the red dot scope.

[CBP1888]

I’m still on the fence if I’m going to put a red dot or 1x scope on my muzzleloader. I have an Aimpoint and I’ve looked thru 1x scopes. This is my current set up on my muzzleloader that I’ve used to kill 3 elk and can hit out to 150.

[JakeLand]

1x on the knight mountaineer 45 caliber, hopefully she holds zero.

I got mine mounted on my disc extreme and the scope looks high like yours with low mounts and rings , let us know if it works out please

[muleyslayer]

1x on the knight mountaineer 45 caliber, hopefully she holds zero.

I got mine mounted on my disc extreme and the scope looks high like yours with low mounts and rings , let us know if it works out please

Will do!

[Irish_hunter93]

Just ordered a Leupold Freedom RDS 1x for mine. After some range time I will decide whether to use it or go back to the peep. But currently looking for rings and bases that will fit the red dot scope.

Leupold has its own mount for that red dot. I ordered a stainless steel base from Murphy precision for my knight. Will order that leupold red dot next paycheck and mount it and start shooting.

[duckmen1]

Just ordered a Leupold Freedom RDS 1x for mine. After some range time I will decide whether to use it or go back to the peep. But currently looking for rings and bases that will fit the red dot scope.

Leupold has its own mount for that red dot. I ordered a stainless steel base from Murphy precision for my knight. Will order that leupold red dot next paycheck and mount it and start shooting.

Correct. I actually ordered the red dot without the mount. Because I have a knight bighorn I need a 2 piece base due to picatinni rails not giving clearance to put caps on. I checked if fhe one piece disign would work on my gun having a rail and it does not give the clearance needed. So in search of different options for 2 piece base and 34mm rings.

[lazydrifter]

Remington 541 2 piece bases fit the knight bighorn and bolt actions.  Gives you some options.  I use the Leupold Quick Release bases on my Knights.  Easy to take off while cleaning.  Leupold lists 34mm rings for those bases.  With the rings locked into the bases you have about 2 1/2" of mounting space between them.  According to the specs of the Leupold RDS it should fit just fine.

[JakeLand]

I haven’t shot yet but it seems the scope is high off the gun with low rings

[Cougeyes]

I mounted my vortex 1x with low rings and no rail. It still sits a little high and had to adjust my comb height to get the best sight picture.

[mtnwkr]

Mounted on a CVA with the Durasight CVA low mount.