Red dot scope vs. holographic

[tmsand338]

Will somebody please explain to me the difference between a red dot scope (say, aimpoint) and a holographic sight (say, eotech)?

I'm not looking for the differences in how they are put together, more in functionality.

For what circumstances or in what situations would you want one over the other? What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of each to the other?

I'm completely new to the world of guns used for anything other than killing deer and elk, so all this black evil stuff seems foreign. Recently I've acquired a mini-14 and just the other day, a PTR 91.

Just for kicks, I put a cheap BSA holographic on the mini-14, and think the technology is really cool.

But, should I put one on the PTR 91? or go with a red dot scope? Or maybe even a traditional (hunting) scope?

Thanks for your help!

[tmsand338]

Sorry.... put this thread in the wrong section..

How do I delete it?

[Irving]

Don't delete it, Marlin will probably be along shortly to move it for you.

[YammyMonkey]

The EOTech will look a little pixilated- that bothers some more than others. The Aimpoint will look football-ish if you have an astigmatism- again, bothers some more than others. In the end it's just a red dot or dot/circle on the target. You'll run them more or less the same.

They both attempt to serve the same purpose which is shooting relatively close; maybe 200-300yds & in depending on your skill level.

[OgenRwot]

Shoot them both and see what you like best. The Aimpoint needs a mount where as the EOTech doesn't, that saves you a hundred bucks or more. But again, it's personal preference. 40 vs 9, Glock vs XD etc etc

[bobbyfairbanks]

Whats the difference they are both reflexive sights.