RDS vs Zoom

[Bendah!]

Which would be better do you think, an RDS scope, or a zooming scope. Like an Acog 4x.

[BC_K]

Considering the distance that a bb will fly, You dont really need zoom at all.

[ILLusion]

That totally depends on your gun. A magnifying scope is only useful for a high powered long-range rifle. It would be so useless on a gun used for cqb/rushing/assaulting.

[Adrian]

Two different purposes; for airsoft the main use you'll get out of a scope is spotting/target id, etc. For airsoft ranges, a good RDS is far more useful when engaging.

Of course, if you can afford an ACOG, you might as well go for the aimpoint/magnifier combo.

[Bendah!]

An Acog is about $400 and I always used one in the game America's Army instead of the aimpoint. Considering what BC_K said, it would probably be better to go with an RDS.

Hmm, I always thought you spot a target with your eyes and use your scope to better your aim before firing.

[odp]

No, an ACOG 4x is around $1000. The ACOG reflex sight is around $400.

From my perspective, as soon as you don't have a zoom that is 1x (no zoom) you have to deal with a finite eye relief that can be a pain in the ass when acquiring a target quickly.

[buzzard]

i dont have either, but i can tell you of a couple instances when i was staring into a pile of bushes where i knew an enemy was but cant really see him/her, and a scope would have been really useful for spotting. and this range was only about 80-100 feet.

[Bendah!]

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[RAS_Jackson]

RDS, all the way. i find your limited in playing with zoom. You cant really play up tight, or close quarters. If you like sniping then make sure you have the range on your AEG first, then id suggested a zoom scope.

If you look at somthing with adjustable zoom that works the best for sniping.
also you can use your scope as a monoculer

[dman]

Both.

I use a TVS-14 Replica (4x Scope) and a ML2 Aimpoint RDS Replica on my M4 at the same time. Haven't had any problems, and I get the benefit of being able to spot/identify targets at longer ranges (the number of times it's helped are more than I can count), and in low light conditions the red dot assists on quick target acquisition.

I also use the same gun in closer combat, and while I agree that it might be better without the magnification, it doesn't actually affect me too much. Simple reason is that you keep both eyes open, and all you have to do is put the dot on the target, JUST like if you were using an Aimpoint only. Only problem arises when you close the outside eye, and then you get the magnified view in close quarters.

If you can, I would recommend both. If you cannot, then I'd go with the Aimpoint only, and keep a set of binoculars or monoculars handy, as they are an invaluable tool in Airsoft.

[CDN_Stalker]

RDS helps with faster target aquistion regardless of proper cheek weld (BBs hit wherever you see the dot, be it top or side of the scope.)

Zoom helps with "surgical" hits, such as through slats in a fence section. Added bonus of having zoom is you can see up close BBs bouncing off guys and can call them out when they don't call hit (happens too often, if the BB(s) bounce off them, yet they pretend it never hit, and hearing someone yell "Call your hit!" cuz you are witness, they sometimes give up). With an RDS, you can't always tell.

Wheres the option for Iron sights?
I used to be all about RDS, then I got a hi-powered scope, then I went old-school iron sights and I dont think Ill ever go back

[nic_s]

Same thing happened to me. Used to have an RDS, looks cool and all, but the iron sights on my M4 S System really impress me, so I'm more than happy to use those. Back when I had a sniper rifle though, a scope was a must. I only kept it at 3-4X zoom, but that really helped in spotting and making long range shots.

[FOX_111]

I'd say both. RDS for inside and zoom outside. A nice little 3X or 4X will help shooting the bastard hiding in the bushes. The rds is nice to aim in low light when your target is away in the darkness and you can barely see your sights.

[Slick]

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