Red Dots & Glare

[lowoctane]

 
Been shooting a red dot for some time and learned the hard way about their shine. Since that time I always choose a spot that has my back to the sun (facing north) and a blind arrangement that isn't sitting out in the open. I opt for natural cover that gives me a "roof" as well. Pre-scouting an area puts me where I can get my hide set up so I'm comfortable about being hidden where the roosters are.

[grayfox]

I honestly believe that the UltraDot has much more of a red glow than the FastFire.  It seemed it didn't matter how you setup the glare was always there, sunlight, shade or whatever.  The Truglo has a mirror like shine to it.  Had a hen Saturday walk within 15 yards & never spooked.  Not saying the UltaDot will spook a bird but it does have a lot of red glow to it even when not turned on.  I just like the 2 color options & the more brightness levels the TruGlo has to offer so I now have it back on my gun.

[Greg Massey]

Never had a problem with my red dot trs 25 and killing turkeys.

[catclr]

This has been discussed before but thought I'd share some of my testing this afternoon of what a turkey sees when looking at a red dot reflex type sight on your gun. These images are not great cause I was trying to keep the file size down but yet keep it good enough to see the glare off the red dots. The first 3 photos are from a Truglo TruBrite & the last three are from an UltraDot. The Truglo has a mirror or shinny look & the UltraDot gives off an orange glow like the Fastfires. These were taken from 3 different angles at somewhere between 20-25 yards. What are everyones thoughts on this? Thanks for looking.

I used a reflex couple years back, got rid of it for same reason as the picture shows, glare, and the spooking of turkeys, 3 in one morning hunting, made me that mad left the woods by 9am. Made a camo cover for it but just did not feel good knowing what had happened.  Got a Vortex strike force, and have not looked back.

[TrackeySauresRex]

I've had birds bust in the past for no apparent reason. Glare from the red dot was always suspected. When this did happen I was sure I rock steady still. Fixed tru glo sights is on her now.

[deadbuck]

After reading this thread I got paranoid and put the screw in anti reflective device on my Aimpoint 9000sc. However, after hunting with it this spring I don't think it was really needed. The anti reflective device does hamper your vision a little compared to not having it on there.

[DirtNap647]

my fastfire just cost me a turkey again this morning it will be for sale day after season

[mudhen]

Another double digit tom season with zero red dot glare issues that I am aware of...


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[deadbuck]

my fastfire just cost me a turkey again this morning it will be for sale day after season

The glare cost you a bird?

[turkey_slayer]

Another double digit tom season with zero red dot glare issues that I am aware of...


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No doubt. My money is on movement or turkeys not seeing the "hen" or bad setups

[DirtNap647]

pretty sure it was glare im not a novice turkey hunter

[turkey_slayer]

pretty sure it was glare im not a novice turkey hunter

Neither are we . I honestly don't see a small shiny spot spooking a bird. Lots of shiny things in the woods when the sun is shining

[DirtNap647]

Appreciate you caring about me and what I hunt with but I will pick my scope

[turkey_slayer]

Appreciate you caring about me and what I hunt with but I will pick my scope

Who said I cared? Pick what you want but quit making excuses.

[DirtNap647]

just trying to add to the op's question