Holosun HS510C Red Dot vs Other Options and Review

[@rodneyspence7441]

Thanks for that EXCELLENT review - after watching it I ordered one from Amazon to put on my self defense shotgun. I especially like the 65 MOA circle reticle - if I did my math right this translates to covering a 4 inch diameter circle at 6.25 yards (18.75 feet) which is typical self-defense indoor for my house. Thanks!

[@The4GunGuy]

Thanks for the kind words Rodney! You won't be disappointed and thanks for watching my friend!

[@_Error_404_Goodbye]

This is currently, and has been for some time, one of my favorite non magnified optics on the market. Had mine for years, only replaced the battery once. Shake awake is excellent and 2MOA is my preferred dot size. In terms of what you get vs cost, this thing is great. I have the green dot version, love it. They’re perfect for closer shooting, very reliable. Have mine on a 300BLK and it holds zero very well. Only need to adjust if I’m changing where I want it zeroed, it’s never lost zero in the past, when removing it and putting it back on the rig

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Error! Yep, every time I take that rifle out to practice, this thing lights right up and holds zero. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@spuddyboypineda9943]

Very informative video! The comparison matrix is very helpful. Thanks.

[@The4GunGuy]

Thanks for the kind words Spuddyboy!

[@kayakdan48]

Excellent! Buying it for my new AR pistol. Just decided. Thank you...

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Dan! Glad I could contribute to your decision! I showed this to my Nephew last night when he was visiting and he loved it too. Thanks for watching and the kind words my friend...Shoot straight with that AR pistol and this optic!

[@samrodriguez1844]

Great video, the matrix comparison was very helpful, thanks!

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Sam! Thanks for the great feedback my friend! Hope it helps in making your decision and Shoot Straight!

[@orangef3802]

This is such a well made video!

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Orange F! Thanks so much for the kind words and hope it helps with any decision you're trying to make around a red dot. I really do like this thing...A bit pricey, but it's very well built. Shoot Straight my friend!

[@Kaiserland111]

As an engineer that likes comparisons and data, this was a fantastic video. You've earned my subscription, and I can't wait to see what other content you bring to us! One question: can the solar panel power the optic on its own, or does it only supplement the battery?

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi KAISERLAND! Thanks for the kind words my friend! According to the Holosun website: Holosun’s Solar Failsafe Technology is an innovative feature pioneered by Holosun in red dot sights. Solar Failsafe allows the red dot sight to remain powered when your battery fails. Holosun optics with Solar Failsafe feature automatic brightness adjustment; when you’re under the sun you have a bright reticle, when you move indoors it will automatically dim down to match ambient lighting conditions. So the solar panel can power the red dot without the battery. I'm going to do a check for you later and will see if their statement is true. Thanks for watching and of course, the sub! Shoot Straight!

[@arthurdsoto5751]

It would be a good idea to keep the tool in the grip of your riffle because the tip is used for the windage & elevation adjustment. It is very narrow and a bullet shell or a screw driver are too thick, unless the screw driver is very small. I went to the range & I was glad I brought the tool with me. Just Saying. 👈😎👉

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Arthur! Great point. I actually do have the tool in my backpack that I take everywhere so all good. Thanks for watching my friend and shoot straight!

[@GeorgiaBoy1961]

The tool is small-enough to fit inside a stock or fore-grip storage compartment, if that helps. Many multi-tools and pocket knives have a small screwdriver blade that works, too.

[@GeorgiaBoy1961]

The Holosun HS510C is a tremendous value right out of the box, delivering excellent performance, innovative features, and more for a very reasonable price well-below EoTech and other competitors. Try one - you'll be glad you did.

[@The4GunGuy]

Hey GeorgiaBoy! I totally agree. Love the reticle options on this thing and it seems to be built like a tank. Thanks for watching and the comments my friend!

[@GeorgiaBoy1961]

@@The4GunGuy - You bet! Thanks for the review....

[@NorthshireGaming]

One thing that wasn't mentioned but I think is worth noting is that you can actually remove the battery, and as long as you have adequate sunlight and/indoor lighting, you'll still have a functional reticle, as the solar panel produces enough power to run the red dot and/or the circle without a working battery.

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi NS! I do mention it at 4:50 as I go through my comparison matrix, but totally agree that I could have really called that great feature out further into the overview of the optic. Hey thanks for watching my friend and for the great input and observation! Shoot straight!

[@NorthshireGaming]

@@The4GunGuy Thanks for the reply, my bad if I missed it!

[@The4GunGuy]

@@NorthshireGaming Nah, you're spot on...it's a great feature that should have been exposed more!

[@j.p.4541]

Fantastic review man, sending my Trijicon MRO back and getting a Green Holosun. I couldn’t deal with the unnecessary magnification or the fish bowl effect, I wanted to like it but I couldn’t do it.

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi J.P.! Thanks so much for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed it and you got something out of it. shoot straight my friend!

[@markn4526]

Nice comprehensive review! I especially appreciate the comparison matrix because in addition to the Holosun 510c, I'm also considering the Vortex Venom for my shotgun that will be used for targets and home defense. Since you've used both, which you think would be best suited for that purpose? Things to consider are the window size, the reticle types/size and the overall size. Pricing doesn't really matter, but I am able to get the Venom for $169.

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Mark! I think for a shotgun, which will be coming off target more after the shot, I'd go with the Holosun since it has that larger window. I'm still using it with no issues at all. Good luck with the new sight and thanks for watching my friend!

[@markn4526]

@@The4GunGuy Makes sense. One more question, do you have to re-zero the HS510 after removing/replacing the sight?

[@The4GunGuy]

@@markn4526 You shouldn't have to, but I always do when I remove/remount any optic.

[@markn4526]

@@The4GunGuy I know al sights can be pretty sensitive, but the quick release feature sort of begs the question, otherwise why have it? I think as long as you push the sight firmly forward when mounting it, there shouldn't be a problem.

[@haiho86]

Was watching a couple 512 review videos. Walked away for a minute and this autoplayed. Stuck around cause of the Husker mug.

[@The4GunGuy]

Hey Hai-Yen! Yeah I noticed it in my videos and just left it in there. They were a great team back in the day! I didn't go there, but remember watching that huge front line man handle opponents years ago when I was a kid, so they became my team. Thanks for sticking around my friend!

[@johnp1839]

What are your thoughts in using this optic in inclement weather---since the LED emitter is exposed? How crisp is the reticle compared to red dots? Great video.

[@The4GunGuy]

Great question John! After reading, I took out the PCC and dropped drops of water directly onto the emitter...As expected, the reticle was blocked, but interestingly enough, just the bottom half since the water drops had 'fallen' off the emitter once I brought the PCC horizontal as in a firing position. The emitter is set back a bit, so unless you were in a torrential downpour, I'm not sure how much water would actually get to the emitter. Now, from a fogging up perspective, I'm sure that the reticle would be somewhat hampered by fogging (but this could happen as well with a red dot, not fogging on the inside, but the outside). Hope this little test helped and thanks for watching and your comment! Shoot Straight my friend!

[@crunchman12002]

Excellent video. Thank you. Subscribed!

[@The4GunGuy]

Hey Crunchman! Thanks so much for the kind words and welcome to The 4GunGuy family!

[@jrod7679]

Great video very well put together and very informative. The HS510C also comes with green dot. What are your thoughts on the green dot and why did you go with the red dot? Any preferences?

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi J Rod! Thanks for the kind words! I've found that in 3-gun competition, the green reticle sometimes gets absorbed in the background, especially if it's a "woody" stage, so I go with the red which stands out. Thanks for watching and Shoot Straight!

[@jrod7679]

@@The4GunGuy Thanks for the info and for taking of your time to reply 👍🏼.

[@alexchris9985]

I have both. 510c red dot and 510c Elite green dot FDE. The green version has more titanium

[@mghegotagun]

@@jrod7679 I think green is better off on lasers than dot sights.

[@alexchris9985]

Very good video. Nice job! From Paris, France

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Alex! Thanks for the kind words my friend and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@alexchris9985]

@@The4GunGuy Merry Christmas :)

[@stevenhicks815]

Great review video thank you.

[@The4GunGuy]

Thanks Steven! I love the big sight picture on this thing, it makes it so easy to pick up the target and that reticle is awesome! Shoot Straight my friend!

[@georgesmith4639]

Where do you get 4.9 oz for the HS510C ? From what I see online the specs say 8.3 oz.

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi George! Nice catch there. I honestly don't know. I do see where it says anywhere from 8.3 to 9.3 depending on the site you're on.

[@adrianciaramellano3825]

Excelent review

[@The4GunGuy]

Thanks Adrian! Still really liking this optic!

[@thechamp7111]

Great post!!

[@The4GunGuy]

Thanks Champ! Waiting on other parts so haven't had a chance to even mount the thing! Hopefully soon and with a review of my new 9mm PCC build. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@mouthboehm]

Nice job

[@The4GunGuy]

Thanks very much Michael!

[@hedleylamarr1875]

Just picked up a hs510c online for 259.99

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Hedley! You'll love this thing! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@thealize808]

Nice Where at?

[@hedleylamarr1875]

@@thealize808 It was a ripoff, bank is doing a chrgeback on it! Lesson learned only buy from well known retailers !

[@thsbulldawg82]

I'm not sure putting the dot on the handrail is a good idea.

[@The4GunGuy]

Hey Chris! Yeah, some like it mounted on the upper receiver so it's closer to the eye. I found that out on the handguard gives me a better sight picture, but that's just me. I haven't seen any issue with vibration or looseness with it out on the hand guard yet, but I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@ronnieogden6758]

Didn't watch the whole video I recant my statement

[@ronnieogden6758]

Are you sponsored by holoson

[@The4GunGuy]

Hi Ronnie! Nope, not sponsored by anyone. I buy this stuff myself and just about a month ago received my first "free" product to do a review on...It's the EC Tuner. Everything else you see in my videos is stuff I bought with my own money by selling other things. Thanks for watching!

[@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13]

lol Who on Earth doesn't want a good warranty? People in the gun community can be real snobs.

[@ihorkrusynskyi6622]

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