A word about abbreviations for the Perplexed: an MOA is Minute of Angle it is a mathematical concept that most firearm scopes use. In this review, I present both sight details, features, and specifications and then compare both models using them on the same weapon and testing handling and performance. Both these models are mini Red Dot sights for handguns and rifle applications. Among the vast range of excellent performance, models are the Vortex Venom and the Vortex Viper. I prefer the smaller dot size.The house of Vortex is a major force in the gun optics market and produces a number of magnificent models that include riflescopes, red dots, rangefinders, binoculars, spotting scopes, tripods and monocular as well as an assortment of gear and accessories. I have a slight astigmatism and keep the brightness setting down as low as possible to keep the starburst from being distracting. For a turkey gun, I would say you'll pick up the 6 moa faster, but as mentioned a 3 moa would cover up less of the head and neck. Originally Posted by wizzi Definitely go look through both at the store first, maybe at a turkey decoy across the store. If you do a 3 moa dot will become like a 6 moa dot that flares out all over the place. Any natural person or legal entity reading this post accepts all responsibility for any actions undertaken by that person or entity, based upon what they perceived was contained in this post, and shall hold harmless this poster, his antecedents, and descendants, in perpetuity. Opinions expressed are not representative of any organization to which I may belong, and are solely mine. I tend to prefer smaller dots, but that has partly to do with the fact I have astigmatism As to the "circle dot" types, I really like my EoTech with that reticle. Ok guys im lookin at buying a red dot scope vortex venom or sparc 2 for my shotgun. Whats the difference in 3 moa and 6 moa and which one should i get for what we do in the turkey woods? Also is the vortex red dot scopes i mentioned the way to go? And one off topic question. This characteristic makes it more preferable to hunters who often times have to contend with fast targets.Remember Me? of 3 1 2 3 Last Jump to page: Results 1 to 10 of Thread Tools Show Printable Version. A large red dot will allow you to pick your target within a split second and shoot without losing your aim easily. However, this dot size comes in handy when you are dealing with moving targets such as birds and wild pigs. When shooting over a short range on a still target, it gets difficult to make as precise a shot as you would with a smaller red dot.
This red dot sizecovers a considerably large area on the target, measuring 6 inches across over a distance of 100 yards. Bear in mind, however, that a 3 MOA red dot is considered mid-size, making it ideal for both long and short range shooting, and placing it in a position to perform on in-motion and still targets. This dot size makes for extremely accurate shots, making it also great for long range shooting. In the case of the Vortex Venom 3MOA, it would be more at home in a shooting range where the targets are still. This makes it more ideal for use when most of your targets are still, or when they are moving at low speeds. So, what does this mean for performance? Vortex Venom 3MOA ApplicationĪs earlier mentioned, a smaller red dot covers a smaller area on the target.
Its counterpart, the Vortex Venom 6 MOA, covers an area of 6 inches on the target from a distance of 100 yards. In the case of the Vortex Venom 3 MOA red dot, it covers an area of 3 inches on the target over a range of 100 yards. While a larger dot may seem like a better option, small and large dots become of advantage in different scenarios. a small red dot covers a smaller area on the target, and the larger it gets, the larger the area it covers. The choice of dot is largely determined by the kind of activity you intend to participate in. This acronym stands for minutes of angle, and it refers to the size of a dot, and how much area it covers from a particular distance. What you ought to know is that dot size is measured in MOA. Whenever I am picking a scope for regular use, one of the largest considerations, apart from lens type and durability, is the scope’s red dot size. The only difference between the two lies in the dot size. The Vortex Venom 3 MOA and Vortex Venom 6 MOA are almost identical where physical build and dimensions are involved.