They jumped headfirst into the mix and created two well-built and user-friendly reflex sights.
Whats the Deal?
The popularity of red dots on handguns has grown incredibly fast the past three years.
The new Bushnell reflex sights offer fantastic performance at a very reasonable price. The author takes a look at both options in this article.
I thought, Man, thats cheating.In my mind, red dot sights belonged on long guns.
To me, it made no sense.
However, I saw these guys ring steel quicker than anyone else in the training class.
Mounted on theSpringfield Hellcat FDE, the new Bushnell sights look like they were designed specifically for the pistol.
Actually, they outperformed everyone.
I soon realized that these guys might just be on to something.
And it looks like everyone else has figured that out, too.
To install the Bushnell red dot sights, an owner needs only remove the slide cover and turn a pair of screws. The installation time is less than five minutes.
As the years passed, red dots on pistols have become mainstream.
From the competition circuit to concealed carriers, shooters are choosing red dots on their handguns.
Both feature 6 MOA dots, and both feature the RMS/RMSc footprint.
The Bushnell sights mount directly to the Hellcat slide without the need of an adaptor plate. This allows for co-witnessing and closer alignment with the bore.
The optics are always on, therefore they have no confusing buttons or levers to deal with.
They have auto adjustment for the 6 MOA red dot.
That means the red dot will automatically adjust the brightness according to the setting.
The Hellcat’s factory sights are useable with the Bushnell optics installed. Should you ever develop a problem with the red dot, you can still use the irons.
If it is dark out, the intensity will decrease.
If its a sunny day, the red dot will increase in brightness.
The billet aluminum housings are made from 7075-06 aircraft-grade metal.
Testing new kit on the range is the best way to determine its value. Plus, it gives you much-needed time to learn the new system.
They also have co-witness cuts in the rear of their frames.
They are powered by a CR 2032 battery that Bushnell claims will last 50,000 hours.
Range Time
I decided to mount the Bushnell RXU-200 on my Springfield Hellcat OSP.
The leading edge of the Bushnell sight housing has a slight curve. This allows the shooter to more easily use it for slide manipulation.
Typically, its just a few clicks with the elevation and windage options.
After that, I rang steel quite well.
I enjoyed the clear red dot, quick target acquisition and hearing the ring of steel.
Both the RXC-200 and RXU-200 offer great features. Which you choose is completely a matter of preference.
After all, isnt that why we put red dots on handguns to begin with?
It uses a taller body, which equates to more glass to view the red dot.
At this point, I am not certain which Springfield handgun the Bushnell RXC-200 will call home.
The MSRP on either of the RX-200 reflex sights is $199.
For this price and the level of quality they exude, I think either is a great choice.
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