You know the following story, but there’s something important to learn…
Almost ten years ago, a team of Navy SEALs raided a small compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
Their mission was to kill or capture the most wanted man in the world.
The mission was a success.
For years, the U.S. had hunted Bin Laden.
And, the terrorist was killed by a member of SEAL Team Six named Rob O’Neill.
He fired a fatal headshot from his rifle that killed Bin Laden.
The evening of the raid in Pakistan, O’Neill was the second man in the line of SEALs making entry.
As they approached Bin Laden, he had a woman in front of him. His hands were on her shoulders.
In less than a second, O’Neill aimed above the woman’s right shoulder and pulled the trigger twice.
According to O’Neill, Bin Laden’s head split open and he dropped to the ground.
O’Neill was able to carry out this precision shot because of his exceptional skills and a top-notch weapon.
The rifle O’Neill used was a Heckler & Koch HK416 (a carbine based on the AR-15 platform).
It was outfitted with a long list of expensive accessories.
It’s believed the rifle included a suppressor, a Geissele trigger, Remington handguard, an S&S Precision light mount, an EOTech optic, and an Advanced Target Pointer Illuminator Aiming Laser.
The rifle and accessories were worth well over $10,000.
During factory tests, the HK416 fired 10,000 rounds in full-auto without a malfunction.
Law enforcement agencies and military special operators around the world use the HK416.
And while most of us won’t spend $10,000 on a gun there are some upgrades you can do that won’t break the bank.
One of those upgrades is an optic sight.
These sights are mounted to the top of a firearm, just like a scope would be mounted.
The shooter looks through the sight to aim.
Yet, instead of seeing crosshairs, the shooter sees a red or green dot.
These days, there are many different options when it comes to optic sights. You can buy them with a red or green dot.
But, the question is, which color is better?
Faster Target Acquisition.
I’m not going to bore you with the biological breakdown of our how eyes work.
But, the reason the dot is usually red or green is that humans see those colors better compared to other colors such as blue.
Green is the easiest color for humans to see.
That’s because our eyes can see more shades of green compared to red.
Our brains pick it up faster, and we process more green compared to red.
And green is more effective for target acquisition in low light and changing light conditions.
So, a green dot helps shooters get on target faster than red.
Battery Power.
If you look at two dots of light at the same power level, the green dot will appear to be 30 times as bright as the red light.
This means that green uses lower power levels.
A green dot will save battery power and provide the shooter with more time on target.
Don’t forget, green is used in night vision gear for a reason.
It can save more battery power and is more effective for night time shooting.
Poor vision.
Older shooters tend to struggle with red dots.
That’s because red dots are more difficult to see if you already have less than perfect vision.
So, if you have a blurry vision or suffer from astigmatism, avoid them.
Plus, one in twelve males experience blindness to red shades of color.
Even if you have vision problems, a green dot is easier to see.
So, if you are considering an optic sight, here are the some green dot optics to check out.
Trijicon MRO.
The Trijicon Miniature Rifle Optic is a reflex-style optic.
It can be used on rifles, carbines, and shotguns. It is most accurate with both eyes open.
This also allows the shooter to maintain situational awareness.
The MRO features an adjustable 2.0 MOA green dot with a reticle.
This has better contrast against forest and grassland environments.
It also has advanced lens coatings and creates a clear green dot.
The brightness dial is designed for ambidextrous use.
The MRO features protected adjusters that maintain zero, even during rough handling.
Also, you can adjust the sight without special tools.
The Trijicon MRO sells for about $450.
Trijicon Dual Illuminated RMR.
This is a versatile sight, and can be used on a rifle, pistol, shotgun, and carbine.
This green dot sight is a battery-free sight and features fiber optics housed in a forged aluminum casing.
The sight is simple to use and has audible clicks for adjustments for wind and elevation.
The lamp illuminates the optic reticle in low-light conditions.
Fiber optics adjust the brightness level and contrast to current light conditions.
The Trijicon RMR sells for $430.
Holosun HE510C-GR Elite.
The Holosun HE510C-GR Elite comes with three reticle settings (dot, dot and circle, or just circle).
It also has an internal battery that provides a 50,000-hour or 5-year battery life.
It’s an open reflex sight, meaning that it uses a dot projected by an LED onto a thin reflective lens.
It’s designed to provide a wide field of view and minimal reduction of ambient light.
The Holosun HE510C-GR sells for about $350.
Green dot sights have seen a surge in popularity lately.
And when it comes to firearm upgrades, a green dot optic sight is a worthwhile addition.
