What Position Is Better For A Red Dot On Your Rifle

About this video

Colion demonstrates different mounting positions for red dot sights when paired with magnified optics on rifles. He compares mounting a red dot at 12 o’clock (top) versus 45-degree offset positions through range drills, explaining his personal preference for the 45-degree cant based on his body mechanics and shooting style. Colion walks through the advantages he finds in offset mounting, including natural body positioning and sight acquisition speed in close-quarters scenarios.

Key takeaways

• Colion teaches that red dot placement (12 o’clock vs. 45-degree offset) should match individual body mechanics and shooting style, as people move and hold rifles differently
• According to Colion, offset red dots allow faster sight acquisition at close range compared to looking through even a 1x magnified optic tube
• Colion explains that his preference for 45-degree offset positioning creates a natural elbow rest and feels more intuitive for his body mechanics when transitioning between targets

Episode details: published October 18, 2023 · 9:56 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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