RMR MOA sizes for long range shooting

[supermario]

Ok so I plan on getting an RMR on my G20 for hunting. Thing is i want the non battery version (03, 04, 05, 07, 08).

None of them come in a 1 or 3 moa. I want to be able to do 100yard (max) shooting but im thinking the 7 or 9 moa will be too big and cover the target.

Also i really wanted a red dot not the amber. So Im also leaninf towards the rm05 so I can at least get the green dot.

Im most likely going for the rm04 (07moa) or the rm07 (9moa)

My questions are, is 7 or 9 moa too big for 50-100yard shooting?

And how well does that amber pickup compared to green?

Thanks guys.

[Litespeeds]

From my understanding, the larger MOA is for faster acquisition and not meant for long distance and accuracy. It would be best if you find something around the 3 MOA instead of 8 MOA.

[L84CABO]

Smaller is always better with red dots. IMO. YMMV.

What is your aversion to a battery operated one? The battery life is crazy good.

[supermario]

I didnt want the battery version. The main reason I wanted one was because of the ruggedness and no need for batteries.

Fyi i dont plan on doing only 100yard shooting, just wanted something that could work without covering entire target.

[451040]

battery life is 3-5 years: non-issue

[rmatt]

9moa will be 9" of coverage at 100 yards. And thus 4.5" at 50 yards. So it's not like you'd be obscuring a whole hog with that dot. But definitely a good chunk of one.

I have an RMR01 so the 3.5moa dot on a pistol and wish I had the 6.5moa dot instead.

You're a gun owner so I'm sure you do routine cleaning or maintenance. All you have to do now is add changing an inexpensive battery every year. Or maybe even two years.

[Matt P]

Owning (4) of the Trijicon series I can easily say the green triangle allows for me the greatest accuracy.
Using the tip as the point of aim allows greater precision without having to cover the target or bracket the RMR aiming dot.
I have the 06 battery powered but prefer the dual powered ones. The pickup of the aiming projection is tough when sighting from within a dark area out to a lighted one. Certainly could be considered a drawback to the dual illuminations. Once outdoors they work incredibly well. Almost too bright.

It was more by chance I started working with the triangle. I would buy this one again.

[JTROKS]

The large MOA might make you uneasy in taking 100 pounders for the grill. With my C-more Serendipity sights I stick with 4 MOA for those pesky little plates past 25 yards on the action pistol range. Aim small miss small.

[Scotty]

The trick with using a large dot is to zero using the 12 o'clock position of the dot, not the center.

[vliberatore]

Are we really not going to talk about using a G20 for hunting hogs at 50-100 yards?

[supermario]

I wont be taking 100yard shots at a hog but I may take 100yd shot at coyote. The hogs would be closer distance if so. I Know hogs are super tuff animals but the 10mm rnd is pretty potent for animals.

Are we really not going to talk about using a G20 for hunting hogs at 50-100 yards?

[rlewpolar]

Smaller dot will serve you better than non battery.
You'll buy a 9moa and blot out your target at distance.

This. I have an Ultradot on my .22 Browning Buckmark that allows me to change the dot size from 2 to 8 moa. I always choose the smallest dot and it works beautifully close in or far away (only have gone out to 50 yds with it).

Not sure why everyone advocates super large dots on a pistol. I know everyone says to pick up the dot quickly but even the smallest red dot jumps out at you. Maybe it's just my eyes that pick them up easily. I'd rather have a nice small dot that I can precisely hone in on than a large red blob. YMMV


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[rlewpolar]

P.S. I also have an RMR01 that is piggybacked on top of an ACOG on my AR. It has been running 2 years continuously on the same battery and still going strong. I say go for the RMR01 with the red dot and battery and don't look back. Going to transfer this one to a pistol next.


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[RKBA-SNBI]

I recently bought an RMR have only taken it to the range twice so have no expertise. I followed the advice in the book "Red Dot Combat Pistols" by Gabe Saurez and bought an RM07 for a G19. He uses a RM06 on a G17 for long-range shooting no distance specified.
His web site is: http://www.onesourcetactical.com/

[Swampcrip]

Get a 3.5.