JGus Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 I've shot USPSA for several years, and been shooting CO since it's inception. Probably going to get into Steel Challenge matches soon at a local range. I'm running a DPP 7.5 moa in CO. But on occasion when a stage has distant steel, it covers almost the entire target. So I know 7.5 moa is too large for Steel Challenge. I'm thinking 2.5 moa? What are your thoughts on the optimal red dot moa for steel? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) I run a DPP 2.5 on my RFRO and RFPO, SRO 5 MOA on my Open gun, and a 12 MOA Slideride on my PCC. I bought an SRO intending to put on the RFRO, but decided to put it on my third Open gun instead. If they ever become available again I'll put one on the RFRO. I had to rob the DPP from another gun. BTW, a 12 MOA dot doesn't come close to hiding any plate in SCSA steel challenge. It allows you to run it at lower intensity and still pick it up subconsciously. If I could I'd put one on the RFRO. Unfortunately the dot would be way too high. Generally speaking, bigger is better for SCSA. I keep the 5 MOA SRO on the Open gun because it matches my two USPSA Open guns. Everything is the same so I can move between them without having to adjust to anything. FWIW, the dot on the SRO is rounder and a darker red than the other dots. It works really well on steel. Since it is smaller you have to crank it up a tad, but not so much it causes you to look at the dot. Edited August 30, 2021 by zzt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbrarian Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 2 hours ago, JGus said: I've shot USPSA for several years, and been shooting CO since it's inception. Probably going to get into Steel Challenge matches soon at a local range. I'm running a DPP 7.5 moa in CO. But on occasion when a stage has distant steel, it covers almost the entire target. So I know 7.5 moa is too large for Steel Challenge. I'm thinking 2.5 moa? What are your thoughts on the optimal red dot moa for steel? Thanks. 7.5 covers 7.5 inches at 100 yards. So mathematically it cannot cover any plate in SC, not even close. Maybe your RDS is out of spec or too bright and is blooming? Anyway I run a 6 on pistol and have a 12 for pcc and it works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Sig Romeo 3 XL 6moa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Phil Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) RFPO I run a CMORE 6 MOA. My revolvers are all set up with Sig Romeo 3 with a 3 MOA Open auto is CMORE 8 MOA I think it's more a function of what your eyes pick up best. Edited August 30, 2021 by Dr. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 I've been running a 12 MOA on my C-More Railway on both my Black Mamba and Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite for RFPO. I can find the dot easier then when I was using my 6 MOA Vortex Venom although it too is good dot. I've tried a 3 MOA but I can't always find it at speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 the best shooters I know (world champions and top finishers at world and area matches) seem to like bigger dots for steel challenge than for uspsa. I'm only a GM in one division, so not nearly at that level, but I run c-more 6 or 8moa dots for steel. My co dot is deltapoint 2.5.moa and it's fine for everything except smoke and hope, where I struggled to pick up the dot in my peripheral vision at a2. i think the recoil and logger trigger pull causes me to shoot slightly slower with the co gun than with rimfire, and the slower you shoot, the easier it is to pick up a small dot. If I were starting from scratch on a centerfire gun, I'd probably get the romeo 3xl 6moa. In fact, I'm probably going to ditch the dpp for the romeo 3xl this winter anyway. Every time I pick up my wife's gun I'm like "dang, no wonder you beat me." (she is really good tho). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 What is this Winter you talk about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGus Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 Good information everyone. Thanks. I've never shot steel challenge so I wasn't sure the size of the steel or the distance? But based on the comments it seems as if my 7.5 moa on my DPP should work just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawgbeav Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 I'm using the Holosun 510c on most of my guns. I prefer the 2MOA dot. It's bright, defined and I just like it better. Have used 8MOA and 6MOA dots in the past. For the the 2MOA is great. Kind of an "aim small, miss small" mentality for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safety1st Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Big fan of 6Moa. Sounds like you are having an issue with blooming, try turning down the intensity a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter44 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Agreed with safety1st, I think on any comp handgun 5 MOA +/- a few is the sweet spot. I currently run a 5 MOA SRO and have really been enjoying it. I had the 2.5 MOA version and it was awesome as well, timing wise I have slightly quicker TA with the 5 MOA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uomu Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 6 MOA Leupold DPP for competition and 6 MOA Vortec Venom for Concealled Carried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShooter Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 I have the 7.5moa triangle DPP on my RFRO and it doesn't come even close to covering any plate in SC no matter what the distance. I also have a Holosun HS510 on my PCCO and the 65 moa circle with the 2 moa center dot makes for a very easy to find reticle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapribek Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 6 MOA DPP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desk-Jockey Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Using a 5 & 6 moa dot now. Thinking about trying one of my holosun sights to see if I like the circle dot pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingmanjeff Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 I'm running either 6 or 8 moa c-mores, however I've got buddies that run 12 or 16 moa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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