Red Dot Upgrade ?

im not sure what you need, but IMO id not go for a red dot, you would most likely take your shot, before you were even able to see the red dot. i have not used 1 so im not sure, just the whole scope and red dot stuff for paintball doesnt make any sense to me, you shouldnt be taking shots when you need to take a lot of time to line up, you should just "feel" it

WanksterFlanker wrote:

I'm not going to waste my time with a scope, and just go directly to a red dot for target accuracy.

are Lasers good? distance? can you see the dot fairly well during the day?

what rails do i need?

What do you recommend for an A5?

Red Dots work well as you use them with both eyes open. The dot just gets imposed on the target in your field of vision. Don't know on the A-5 mount. The BSA Red Dots are available with either the 3/8" or the Weaver (7/8") clamping system.

As for the laser, I have tried several and the ones that are eye safe are not visible in the daylight. Maybe a special pair of lenses would make the laser dot visible in the daylight, but nothing I have tried has worked.

OOshanis wrote:

...you should just "feel" it

Feel it?...like in "Use the Force, Luke!" Everyone "walks" the paint on target, taking two to three shots, or sights down the side of the barrel. The red dot with a little practise allows for first shot on target with less delay than walking that second or third ball.

Edited by Bruce A. Frank - 20 March 2006 at 12:50am

i wouldnt get a red dot

Keep in mind, with Red Dot sights, as with everything, you get what you pay for. Quality will vary greatly from cheapo to professional Red Dot sights.

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FyreFly wrote:

Keep in mind, with Red Dot sights, as with everything, you get what you pay for. Quality will vary greatly from cheapo to professional Red Dot sights.

I still own a $250 red dot and several BSA $30 red dot sites. I can find no difference in performance.

red dots are useless i used one and it didnt help me at all and the lightbulb burned out within a month

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the flanker wrote:

red dots are useless i used one and it didnt help me at all and the lightbulb burned out within a month

if you take the time to set them up they wil be right on target and just make sure not to use the dot unless you are playing or practicing

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FyreFly wrote:

Bruce A. Frank wrote:

I still own a $250 red dot and several BSA $30 red dot sites. I can find no difference in performance.

I definately see a difference between the el cheapo $12 Daisy BB Gun Red Dot sight and a $30-50 BSA Red Dot.

I should have qualified that some then, NONE of the open style red dot sights, like the Daisy, are suitable for paintball. Paint can get places from which it really is virutally impossible to clean. The Daisy, and others like it...in that price range, will not hold settings very well. I bought three off Ebay for $3 each...which is about what they are worth.

The good "Cheap" sights are the BSA enclosed red dot designed for the 22 rifle costing (Cabelas) about $20.