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Red dot? #2741137
02/18/19 02:12 PM
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Just ordered a mossy 930 in bottomland and looking to add a red dot since alot of reviews complain about the front sight on these. I have never used a red dot and personally dont know anyone with one. What are some of your favorites?

Re: Red dot? [Re: 243Win] #2741178
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I have a vortex venom and a bushnell first strike. Best thing is when your twisted like a pretzel on a shot it will hit where you have the red dot from those awkward positions. I think that’s a great advantage as opposed to trying to login up fiber sights


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Re: Red dot? [Re: 243Win] #2741219
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I have a TRUGLO Tru-Brite that works well. I have a problem of shooting in front of anything moving to my right with the front and rear sight so the red dot eliminates that problem.

Re: Red dot? [Re: 243Win] #2741291
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Ordered a venom from optics planet yesterday for $200 and tree two day shipping.

Re: Red dot? [Re: 243Win] #2741297
02/18/19 05:52 PM
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Bushnell trs-25. Best one for $50 bucks. Looks great and shoots well of my daughter's 20.


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Re: Red dot? [Re: 243Win] #2741301
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I was in Pat's earlier and the had a truglo tritan 28mm. Said they have sold a ton and are very common on the little 410s that are so popular. Guess I give it a shot and if it isnt something I like then I'll order the venom. Thanks for the info guys

Re: Red dot? [Re: 243Win] #2741313
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I been eyeballing a Venom myself.

Re: Red dot? [Re: 243Win] #2741432
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Re: Red dot? [Re: 243Win] #2741770
02/19/19 07:34 AM
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I've never looked at a Venom. What makes them better than a FF3? Will they fit the Marlin 336 base? Thanks


All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.
Re: Red dot? [Re: 243Win] #2741780
02/19/19 07:54 AM
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I can’t speak for how a venom will hold up as I have only had one on my gun for a year.
But have had horrible experiences with FF3’s.

Re: Red dot? [Re: poorcountrypreacher] #2741797
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Originally Posted by poorcountrypreacher


I've never looked at a Venom. What makes them better than a FF3? Will they fit the Marlin 336 base? Thanks



I like the glass a little better on a venom. I like the controls and adjustments better. It has a different, more square shape than the fastfire which (to me) gives a lot bigger sight picture. It doesn’t give off that horrible copper colored glow from the front like a fastfire does either. And yes it fits on a 336 base. I had never tried the venom til last year but I like it way way better than a fastfire.

Re: Red dot? [Re: BrentM] #2743245
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Originally Posted by BrentM
Originally Posted by poorcountrypreacher


I've never looked at a Venom. What makes them better than a FF3? Will they fit the Marlin 336 base? Thanks



I like the glass a little better on a venom. I like the controls and adjustments better. It has a different, more square shape than the fastfire which (to me) gives a lot bigger sight picture. It doesn’t give off that horrible copper colored glow from the front like a fastfire does either. And yes it fits on a 336 base. I had never tried the venom til last year but I like it way way better than a fastfire.



Great info, thanks.

Does the Venom have an automatic brightness setting like the FF3? That's one of the features I like best, turn it on and forget about it. The Holosite I used for several years had to be constantly reset manually. It never cost me a turkey, but came close.


All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.
Re: Red dot? [Re: 243Win] #2743259
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It does have an auto feature PCP. I put one on my 20 for this year, and hope to try it out on an osceola very soon.

Re: Red dot? [Re: poorcountrypreacher] #2743387
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Originally Posted by poorcountrypreacher


Does the Venom have an automatic brightness setting like the FF3? .



Yes but they have way more than just 3 settings, which I like a lot better. Lots of times the FF3 would be either too dim or too bright to suit me.

Re: Red dot? [Re: 243Win] #2743551
02/20/19 05:53 PM
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Ok, y'all have pretty much talked me into buying one. I'm about to roll out a new gun and was thinking of robbing the FF off of another gun, but I'll just try to sell it with the FF on it.


All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.
Re: Red dot? [Re: 243Win] #2743631
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Get the venom. You’ll like it


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Re: Red dot? [Re: 243Win] #2743646
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Just an FYI. FF3s are on sale at Midway for 219


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Re: Red dot? [Re: 243Win] #2743976
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If anyone wants a $15 off of $150 to optics planet, I have a coupon that came with my venom. First person to post here that they want it and I’ll send you a pm.

Re: Red dot? [Re: SouthBamaSlayer] #2743980
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I will take the coupon if still available, thanks

About to order a venom today as well!

Re: Red dot? [Re: gog1015] #2743981
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Originally Posted by gog1015
I will take the coupon if still available, thanks

About to order a venom today as well!


Sending pm now

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