adjusting aimpoint style red dot scope

Panzerboy · July 30th, 2005, 12:44

Just got a red dot style scope for my G3. No instructions. When I aim the red dot at the target, the BB's hit lower. How do you line up the dot with where the gun points. Have tried to lower the dot in the scope with the top adjusting 'ring', not getting the accuracy.
Any info would be great. Thanks

Greykin · July 30th, 2005, 12:55

How far away from the target are you?

Lisa · July 30th, 2005, 15:02

Is your hop up set to perfection?

Panzerboy · July 30th, 2005, 17:12

I'm testing it in the basement, so the distance is only about 20 feet, and I believe the hop up is tuned. Best way to test the accuracy and make adjustments would be at the next game at Deadlands? Maybe zero it in on some CADPAT, right Lisa? Thanks.

dman · July 30th, 2005, 18:15

20ft is no where close enough to properly sight the weapon. Even on the most extreme hopup, you will see no difference at 20 ft.

What you said is correct, wait until you can (safely) test it outdoors, or in a larger area inside.

losttourist · July 30th, 2005, 18:22

My red dot scope is mounted on the handle of my m4 so naturally it is higher than the barrel. I just take it for granted that whatever Im aiming at with the red dot , my shot will be below it. When your aiming at a target such as a person for instance, if my red dot is on his shoulder I should be able to hit him mid section like his or hers waistline. Anyway I just use it for a guideline, if I use it at all. I just watch the bbs when I fire to get my targets most of the time.
just my 2 cents.

Ghost Snake · July 31st, 2005, 00:39

Take your gun outdoors on a nice calm day, the less wind the better. Ideally you shout put your gun in a vice, or something else that will prevent your gun from moving, but you should still be okay just shooting it normally. Adjust your hop up so that the bb's follow a nice straight path, not curving up or dropping off too soon. Shoot at a target about 75-100 feet away. If your gun is in a vice, just adjust the dot to where the bb's are hitting. If your firing it normally, adjust the dot until the bb's hit where your aiming, simple as that. I dont know what kind of scope you have, but the elevation/windage will probably be in 1/4 MOA increments, AKA 1/4" at 100 yards. What this means is, at 75 feet (25 yards) 16 "clicks" will move the dot the equivalent of 1 inch. Basically, you'll probably have to turn the dials a lot to notice a difference.

Panzerboy · July 31st, 2005, 09:05

Thanks everybody! I really appreciate all the advice and suggestions. "Armed" with all the info I should have no problems adjusting the sight.
Great help. Thanks again.

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July 30th, 2005, 12:44	#1
Panzerboy Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004	adjusting aimpoint style red dot scope Just got a red dot style scope for my G3. No instructions. When I aim the red dot at the target, the BB's hit lower. How do you line up the dot with where the gun points. Have tried to lower the dot in the scope with the top adjusting 'ring', not getting the accuracy. Any info would be great. Thanks

July 30th, 2005, 12:55	#2
Greykin Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: GTA	How far away from the target are you? __________________

July 30th, 2005, 15:02	#3
Lisa Looking for form T-whatev Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Trenton	Is your hop up set to perfection? __________________ May you live in interesting times. ASCMART, your smart choice

July 30th, 2005, 17:12	#4
Panzerboy Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004	I'm testing it in the basement, so the distance is only about 20 feet, and I believe the hop up is tuned. Best way to test the accuracy and make adjustments would be at the next game at Deadlands? Maybe zero it in on some CADPAT, right Lisa? Thanks.

July 30th, 2005, 18:15	#5
dman Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001	20ft is no where close enough to properly sight the weapon. Even on the most extreme hopup, you will see no difference at 20 ft. What you said is correct, wait until you can (safely) test it outdoors, or in a larger area inside. __________________ - "dman"

July 30th, 2005, 18:22	#6
losttourist Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Brampton	My red dot scope is mounted on the handle of my m4 so naturally it is higher than the barrel. I just take it for granted that whatever Im aiming at with the red dot , my shot will be below it. When your aiming at a target such as a person for instance, if my red dot is on his shoulder I should be able to hit him mid section like his or hers waistline. Anyway I just use it for a guideline, if I use it at all. I just watch the bbs when I fire to get my targets most of the time. just my 2 cents. __________________ If they take away the toy guns from law abiding citizens, sooner or later, only the criminals will have the really neat toys.

July 31st, 2005, 00:39	#7
Ghost Snake Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edmonton	Take your gun outdoors on a nice calm day, the less wind the better. Ideally you shout put your gun in a vice, or something else that will prevent your gun from moving, but you should still be okay just shooting it normally. Adjust your hop up so that the bb's follow a nice straight path, not curving up or dropping off too soon. Shoot at a target about 75-100 feet away. If your gun is in a vice, just adjust the dot to where the bb's are hitting. If your firing it normally, adjust the dot until the bb's hit where your aiming, simple as that. I dont know what kind of scope you have, but the elevation/windage will probably be in 1/4 MOA increments, AKA 1/4" at 100 yards. What this means is, at 75 feet (25 yards) 16 "clicks" will move the dot the equivalent of 1 inch. Basically, you'll probably have to turn the dials a lot to notice a difference. __________________

July 31st, 2005, 09:05	#8
Panzerboy Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004	Thanks everybody! I really appreciate all the advice and suggestions. "Armed" with all the info I should have no problems adjusting the sight. Great help. Thanks again.

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