Holographic Sights vs. Red Dot Sights

In this video, Chandler takes us through an overview of two popular sighting systems: the holographic sight and the red dot sight. Each sight has its strengths and weaknesses, but which one is best for you?
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[@thenucas]

had to scroll down past half a page of "big youtubers" with their puffed up 30 minute videos that explained nothing to get to this guy. finally understand what the deal with these optics is, maybe now i can finally pick something up for my PS90 and put some rounds through it!

[@RangeDay]

Thanks for the support and comment! Hope you can find the right optic for your PS90! Both categories have some great options!

[@DenaWald]

Well done. Maybe the best explanation I've seen on KZbin for holographic vs red dot sights.

[@RangeDay]

Thank you! We appreciate it!

[@MichaelSygo1]

Great video thank you, best explanation I've seen.

[@RangeDay]

Thank you for the comment! We appreciate the feedback!

[@dakotahayden6937]

Excellent overview.

[@RangeDay]

Thank you for the feedback and the comment!

[@johnpromerc4799]

great video dude!

[@RangeDay]

Thank you John Pro Merc! We appreciate the feedback 😎

[@nelsontang1055]

good video, helpful and informative, thanks for the help.

[@RangeDay]

Thanks for the feedback! Hoping to get a full review on the 512 soon!

[@diggeler]

Best explanation on YT Thank you

[@RangeDay]

Thanks for the comment! Appreciate the feedback!

[@omarc4ut]

Great comparison

[@RangeDay]

Thanks for the comment!

[@stomach6968]

The romeo 5 I got was $89 shipped and taxed. The cost effectiveness is higher than any other sight I own. The glass quality actually makes eotechs price justifiable, the only red dots comparable to my eyes are aimpoint t2 and romeo 8t. The slx 1x micro prism is worth mentioning, it is a little bit like looking through a scope but the eyebox is only slightly less than a red dot. Glass is great in this optic for the price. Eotech is worth it if you like how the reticle appears to your eye better than a red dot, same with slx 1x mp, red dots like romeo 5 are still a better value if your eye likes them.

[@RangeDay]

Finding a Romeo 5 at $89 is an instant buy! I thought it was a great sight for $120 when I picked it up. But at $89, what a steal! I also agree on the EOTech glass. The clarity of that optic is just unreal. Plus personally I am a huge fan of how the reticle behaves with my eyes. I’d love to get my hands on one of the ACSS Primary Arms SLX optics as well. All excellent points. Thanks for the comment!

[@thrillbilly6147]

Thank you

[@RangeDay]

Absolutely! Thanks for the comment!

[@MrPir84free]

Holographic sights do seem better nowadays, with newer models boasting 2500 hours for a set of batteries. And prices have dropped quite a bit over a few years back. Price usually pushes many to red dots; however, I tend to favor holosun circle dot sights, usually the green ones, with a solar cell ( in case the battery is dead or to aid when shooting outside.. ) . Far easier to find that circle dot over the single dot. It may be time to retry some of the newer holographic sights.

[@RangeDay]

I love my EOTech. That’s for sure. However you bring up a good point. I believe my 512 just has a 600 hour life or so. It’s really the only downside I have to that optic (hoping to have a full review here soon). What new Gen holographic sights do you have your eyes on?

[@bradb.4570]

Great info my guy! Thanks! Seems like a red dot will be my go to for my AR pistol for home defense, I need that shake awake. I have a vortex venom on there now, looking to get the HOLOSUN HE510C-GR

[@RangeDay]

The 510Cs are great! Trevor uses one for his home defense rifle and it’s a quality optic 🔥

[@MobileAura]

Holographic is highly superior to RDS.

[@michaeltait4850]

Thank you my brother like always. Very well on the video. And on the Intel. Detail very specific on the items. And you represented the object very well. I appreciate everything you always do. With a motion and dedication on any object. Or any kind of weapon that you do. You get straight to the point. And always hitting everything right on the target. Thank you my brother for the video. And God bless you and your family. Long live the Republican. As it is written by God's hands 🖐️. God bless our constitution. And all her amendments. From the fallen soldiers from beginning of time. On the way to the Future. Thank you my brother for representing. Righteousness and justice. The American way. For law abiding citizens. And for freedom. One love and God bless again. Freedom 🇺🇸 freedom 🇺🇸 freedom 🇺🇸.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@RangeDay]

Thank you brother 💪🏽 We appreciate the support of our fans such as yourself! Thanks for coming back to the videos. Stay safe, and God Bless 😎

[@ssharma1384]

You are comparing price of higher end HWS vs budget RDS.

[@RangeDay]

In this particular video those are the two I have shown. However, this video isn’t a comparison or review of either optic, just a comparison of the style of optic. In general, RDS tech is very similar regardless if it’s a Sig Romeo 5, or a Aimpoint! Same for HWS like the EOTech. So it should apply (generally) across a vast majority of RDS and HWS. Hope this helps!

[@ssharma1384]

Good points , but my point is , is that the prices of the two I mentioned were used as points of comparison when one is lower end vs other which is high end .

[@jbroadway12]

I have a holosun red dot with solar panels on the top so battery isn’t a problem until the sun dies

[@RangeDay]

Hopefully that isn’t a problem for quite a long time.