Red dot and dark mornings

[jrgrimmy]

For reference I was using the vortex viper. The bird was at about 40 yards out. I may try a different red dot or just ditch it and go back to the bead. Shooting with the red dot doesn't feel as natural.


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[Paulmyr]

I'm using the vortex venom. I had one instance this spring where the dot washed out my lens early morn. I'm pretty sure it was caused by dew collecting on the lens and me not getting it off properly. I tried just wiping it with my soft gloves but the material wouldn't absorb the water and just smudged it around. That's the Only problem I've had with it. I was a bead shooter as well up until last year with the purchase of a new 20 and the vortex sight. I didn't like it at 1st but I'm finding target acquisition pretty easy and i don't have to worry about aligning the bead on the rib properly. Just put the dot on target and squeeze the trigger.

[Muzzy61]

I have more problems in sunny conditions.  As it the sun comes up I turn up the brightness.

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[WV Flopper]

 The issue I experienced wasn't caused by dew, it would have frozen.

[Dtrkyman]

I debate a dot every spring, looks like another reason to stick with iron sights!  I actually prefer a double bead but my current rig shot of enough to need adjusting.

Tru Glo adjustable iron sights.

[Roost 1]

I had the red blasted out issue this spring with a FF3. Turkey gobbled early, flew down early and got missed early.

Dot was on fourth setting, lowest it will go.  It can happen.

I had the same experience this year.  First time it's ever happened to me but then again it was super early and some foggy. I shot right over him. Heck I was back to truck by 5:30.
I blame myself I should have been a little more patient but I was rushing because I had a 16hr drive home waiting on me.