ToddKS Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I just purchased a 4 MOA C - More RW. This is not the click version. Even on its highest setting the dot is not as bright as I would like in full sun conditions. My question is would going to a 6 or 8 MOA diode module potentially solve this problem? Any feedback would be appreciated before I spend the money on a new diode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al503 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 The larger dots would look brighter. If you haven't tried a fresh battery, I would check that first. Every cmore I've used was more than bright enough even in the brightest conditions with a fresh battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yep, check battery first then can't act cmore if that doesn't do it for you. If I turn mine all the way up it turns the whole lens red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yeah, like it was said, check the battery first. It's very easy to leave them on, even a small amount, and the battery will wear down. The big dots do look a little brighter but not much. I have/had everything from 4MOA to 16MOA and the larger dots will look a tad brighter but not like a whole new world or something. You might want to also take out the diode module and make sure it's clean and seated all the way in. Let us know how it goes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 There are sometimes large variations in brightness between the diodes. If the sight is new, complain and ask for another diode. If it is a used one - buy a new diode. They lose brightness with time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Agreed, i have several and some of the dot modules of the same size are obviously brighter in the same sight with the same batteries. Also, try using two 357 batteries instead of the 1/3N battery. Two 357 batteries have a little higher voltage output (3.1Vdc vs. 3.0Vdc) and are noticeably brighter when they are new. The Vdc difference isn't enough to damage the circuit or led dot module. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Hello: I have problems seeing the small 4MOA dots also in bright sunlight. I use 6,8, 12 and 16MOA dots modules for different gun games. You can tape off the back side of the glass if the sun is low in the sky so you can see the dot better. I have done this in early mourning shoots. Works great and less filling Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 You can tape off the back side of the glass if the sun is low in the sky so you can see the dot better. I have done this in early mourning shoots. Works great and less filling Thanks, Eric Please explain. Are you using black tape? Are you looking at the dot with your dominate eye and the target with the other eye? Or are you getting in an early April Fools joke on us? I'm clueless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddKS Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Thanks for all the suggestions. I really appreciate the feedback. I did not have a chance to get into this last night but I hopefully will in the next day or two. I am going to start with the batteries and see what that does. I may order the 8 MOA diode as well just to see if I like the bigger dot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Flatland I've done this trick as well when I was last shooter on a late stage with the sun setting in my face. I use black electrical tape on the muzzle end of the lens. The good news is you will see the dot. The bad news is if you do not have total target focus you will not see the target well at all. This is actually a good training tool to practice target focus in either dry or live fire. With both eyes open and looking at the target the dot will still superimpose on the target. If you look at the dot..... you will know it right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Hello: I tape it off with any tape I have in my bag. I actually have a circle that is cut to fit inside the glass. If you shoot with both eyes open and you are focused on the target the dot will be there. I have shot actual matches this way to get me to be more target focused instead of dot focused. It also works great as I stated when the sun is just in the wrong spot. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I'm headed to the range later this week and will give the taped C-More a try. Thanks. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junt Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Does the original RTS have a user replaceable diode? Now that it's warming up outside, I've noticed mine is looking dim these days as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterkhan Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Cleaning the light hole (very carefully) helped a great deal on my open gun. It's amazing how much stuff gets thrown that far back. Also, check the date of manufacture on any batteries you buy, I have been burned on that one a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parallax3D Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 1. Larger MOA dot.2. Fresh battery.3. Get a dot module cover from Arredondo or Limcat. (They really do work.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 what did you use to clean the light hole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parallax3D Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 what did you use to clean the light hole? Q-tip and alcohol. I wouldn't use anything that is petroleum based, as it may cloud the diode lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 perfect, thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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