Side mounted red dot on a bolt action

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bigsky_songdogs

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Having a red dot mounted on the side at a 45deg is more and more popular all the time for a close shot, just wondering if and how anyone runs one on a bolt gun? I'm a high magnification fan (I know, I know, FOV is more important but you like what you like) and have had several fox pop in from out of nowhere that a red dot would have made a quick shot much easier I think. Thoughts or experiences ?


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Get some Burris rings with the pic tops. Mount it there. I think it would be great. When I have some extra money, I plan on a fast fire atop my coyote rifle scope.
 
Just seems like more weight and gadgets to worry about to me, but I'm a simple man.
When a critter's that close, I wonder if you're gonna have the time or presence of mind to decide which one to look through? Kinda like the adjustable objective on your scope when things get hectic.
I guess (with training) anythings possible though.
Give it a go and let us know how it works.
Luck

PS,,,, Magnification's nice and FOV's better, but sometimes simplicity trumps em both.
That's probably why allot of the old Wolfers just put a fixed power scope on and go hunting.
JMO
 
This outfit works for me on my Rem 700 VLS in .223 Rem.

I agree with RePete that it's more stuff to deal with, but this is not a walk-a-bout rifle. It's easy use quickly with just a little practice. I use it primary for hunting the big dog towns near here. If your main optic is set for high power and one pops up under 75 yards, it's quicker to find them in a red-dot. I have a similar dual optics on my AR-15.

The Werver ring mount looks like a good option too.
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Jim
What happens to cheek weld when you switch to the red dot, or does it not matter with that type of sighjt?
 
There isn't cheek weld. But these sights at the distances described allow minute of critter accuracy without 100 % sight alignment. Place the dot and squeeze.
 
Originally Posted By: RePeteJust seems like more weight and gadgets to worry about to me, but I'm a simple man.
When a critter's that close, I wonder if you're gonna have the time or presence of mind to decide which one to look through? Kinda like the adjustable objective on your scope when things get hectic.
I guess (with training) anythings possible though.
Give it a go and let us know how it works.
Luck

PS,,,, Magnification's nice and FOV's better, but sometimes simplicity trumps em both.
That's probably why allot of the old Wolfers just put a fixed power scope on and go hunting.
JMO

Valid points for sure, and i have never used that sort of set up before. Not worried about weight because my Rem varmint triple duece is heavy anyway.

But simplicity is on my mind a lot more now as well. After spending 5 month in a native village in W. Ak last fall, and seeing the guns they use out there and what they do with them, it does make lots of gadgets seem foolish.
 
Originally Posted By: bigsky_songdogs

But simplicity is on my mind a lot more now as well. After spending 5 month in a native village in W. Ak last fall, and seeing the guns they use out there and what they do with them, it does make lots of gadgets seem foolish.



Nothing foolish about wanting to try something new.
You never know unless ya try.

Shane,,,,, Minute of Gopher at 75yrds without cheek weld?
Seems like a pretty good poke for that set up to me, but I've never owned a Red Dot so I'll refer to you guys.

Oh,,, and thanks go out to you and all the other members of our armed forces on this Memorial Day!
 
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Originally Posted By: RePeteJim
What happens to cheek weld when you switch to the red dot, or does it not matter with that type of sighjt?

I rarely miss p-dogs with the aimpoint or the FastFire at 25-75 yards without a solid cheek weld. These guns are heavy (about 12.5 pounds) and they are rested when I do this kind of shooting. A 4 MOA dot is about max for this application. Remember, this is highly specialized use and not meant to be practical for off-hand use on heavy rifles.
 
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