red dot or multi range scope?

boomer92266 · 08-15-2011, 01:05 PM

i am going to get some type of sighting device, which would be a better choice? i can get a single red dot horton sight with horton rail for $30, or a scope base and 4x32 multirange scope for $85. i have a horton tacoma, thanks

OneBear · 08-15-2011, 01:07 PM

You won't be happy with a red dot. Far better to go with a good scope.

bman940 · 08-22-2011, 09:08 AM

I can attest that while a Red Dot scope can work, a magnified scope is my choice. I recently had the pleasure of shooting a Ten Point Crossbow with Nikon's Bolt XR mounted onit and was I impressed.
Not only myself, but about 100 other guys as well. All got to shoot using the BDC reticleof the Bolt XR and everyone had a smile on their face after pulling the trigger.
Just so happens the Nikon Bolt XR has a mail in rebate when you buy one form an Authorized Nikon Dealer.

Here's a link to get the rebate.

http://www.nikonpromo.com/step_up_with_bolt_xr.html

Drop me a note if you have any questions.
Bart
Nikon Pro Staff

HONKERS · 08-22-2011, 12:41 PM

I agree go with the Multi..you won't be happy with the dot...i had one and took it off....Honkers

Buckhunter46755 · 08-23-2011, 08:48 AM

I've also tried both and use a Vari-Zone that came with my Vortex. The red dots will work, but I prefer some magnification and the 40yrd aim point is nice if I feel I can take the shot. Also don't like to have to rely exclusively on batteries.

boomer92266 · 08-25-2011, 01:50 PM

i tried the single dot horton red dot scope, l/r was ok but i couldn't get the u/d to adjust at all. i called horton they said they would replace it, but i have to wait a couple weeks to get it back. looks like opening day is not looking good. thanks

boomer92266 · 08-26-2011, 06:35 AM

how good are the scopes with a reticle plus dots?, i found a crossbow scope in my price range. it has the crossbow reticle but also has center red or green dots that i can turn on too. thanks

OneBear · 08-26-2011, 07:26 AM

Lighted reticule scopes for crossbows are great. Don't buy cheap as you will not like it. Buy a good one like a Hawk, TenPoint or Excalibur. Most are set up with a speed ring to set for you arrow speed The the lighted dots correspond to 10yd increments one you sight it in.

Buckhunter46755 · 08-26-2011, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneBear

You won't be happy with a red dot. Far better to go with a good scope.

Yes I agree and get a decent one from the start. You will enjoy much more time shooting instead of trying to keep it zeroed and sighted. Like I said in an earlier post. I too had a Horton reddot but with the 3 aim points. A scope with a "speed ring" is where it's at. My Vortex is dead on at 20,30,40, and very close at 50yds. Which is fine with me. I don't plan on ever taking a 50yd shot at a deer with my crossbow. At first I was very leary even considering a 40yd shot. But now with my current arrow and string setup and the VariZone scope, if the conditions where ideal and the opportunity was there for the shot, I feel comfortable enough with my self and CB to consider taking a 40yrd shot. I would NEVER have been able to even consider a shot like that with a red dot. Its just not comparable in my opinion.

bman940 · 08-26-2011, 01:27 PM

Buck, I unddrstand your concern at shots over 40 yards. Here's a pic a friend took after using his Ten Point and Nikon's Bolt XR CrossBow scope to shoot a 3D deer target. 60 yards using the BDC Reticle on the Nikon Bolt XR.
Needless to say he was thrilled!
http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/...onBoltXR3d.jpg