If you're looking for a lightweight package that shoots quickly up close, go with a red dot. If you intend on making precise shots at targets in the distance, put a scope on your rifle. If you want a combination of both, use a 1 powered variable scope or get TWO rifles!

How far is a red dot scope Good For?

Typically, if you use a red dot sight without any magnification, you can easily aim at a target as far as 100 yards away, if not more.

What is the difference between a red dot sight and a scope?

RED DOT SIGHTS VS RED DOT SCOPES AND OTHER RED DOT OPTICS

There are different terminologies when it comes to red dot sights. A "sight" is an optic without magnification while a "scope" is an optic with magnification.