{"id":827,"date":"2023-02-22T16:26:19","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T16:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=827"},"modified":"2023-02-22T16:26:19","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T16:26:19","slug":"can-a-bullpup-and-a-red-dot-hit-at-500","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=827","title":{"rendered":"Can a Bullpup and a Red Dot Hit at 500?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"player-inline-wrapper no-margin-top\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe class=\"player-inline\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/800640134?h=939aa838bf&amp;api=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"byline\">By <a class=\"byline-author ajax-home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/author\/beyond-seclusion\/\">Beyond Seclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"dropcap\">I<\/span>f they\u2019re not already, reflex sights are quickly becoming the most popular type of optic found on firearms today. The U.S. military started adopting optics like these in the 1990s, and it just grew from there. I have seen many optics, from the <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/trijicon-ta31-acog-review-the-never-fail-combat-optic\/\">Trijicon ACOG<\/a> to red dots like the Aimpoints to holographic weapons sights like the <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/eotech-exps3-review\/\">EOTech EXPS3<\/a> on military and law enforcement firearms. The military discovered the incredible difference that these optics made on the average soldier\u2019s accuracy and shots on target compared to the old technology of iron sights.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39992\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/500-yards-bench.jpg.webp 1398w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/500-yards-bench-800x451.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/500-yards-bench-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/500-yards-bench-768x433.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/500-yards-bench-600x338.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1398px) 100vw, 1398px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Red dot sights are well known for their capabilities at close range. Can they be useful at 500 yards? Today, we find\u00a0out.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Don\u2019t get me wrong, you can never go wrong with good old <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/how-to-use-hellion-iron-sights\/\">iron sights on the Hellion<\/a> because they will rarely fail you, and if you \u201cbreak\u201d them, you probably have other issues with the firearm. They are as KISS (keep it simple stupid) as possible, but they have limitations. Irons take a lot of practice for the average shooter to score well at distance and are particularly challenging to use in low-light situations. From first-hand experience hunting with my M1 Garand at sun up and sun down, I know it is difficult or just about impossible to see the front sight post with a dark background in those conditions.<\/p>\n<h2>Test Your Reflexes<\/h2>\n<p>So, <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/lpvo-vs-red-dot\/\">why choose a reflex or red dot sight over a traditional scope<\/a>? Depending on the application, a more traditional scope can be too big and heavy as well as not good for rapid target acquisition. And, there is also the question of durability. The ACOG was a fixed optic with low magnification and was perfect for typical engagement distances normally encountered. But what about urban situations where distances could diminish from less than 100 yards all the way down to CQB (close-quarter battle) distances of 10 feet? Clearly, something else was needed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-39993\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/500-with-3x-magnifier.jpg.webp 1398w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/500-with-3x-magnifier-800x451.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/500-with-3x-magnifier-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/500-with-3x-magnifier-768x433.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/500-with-3x-magnifier-600x338.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1398px) 100vw, 1398px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1398\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/500-with-3x-magnifier.jpg\" alt=\"500 with 3x magnifier\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/500-with-3x-magnifier.jpg 1398w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/500-with-3x-magnifier-800x451.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/500-with-3x-magnifier-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/500-with-3x-magnifier-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/500-with-3x-magnifier-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1398px) 100vw, 1398px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Even with a 3X magnifier, a red dot can be tough to get on a silhouette-sized target at extreme ranges. With practice, however, it can be\u00a0done.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is where \u201creflex sights\u201d came into their own. A \u201creflex sight\u201d is any optic that allows the shooter to look through a lens and see an illuminated projection of an aiming point or some image superimposed on the FOV, or field of view. This can be accomplished in several ways, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. Most people have their personal preference of which method and reticle or image is projected. The most typical is a simple red dot.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-39994\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hellion-with-red-dot.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hellion-with-red-dot-800x554.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hellion-with-red-dot-400x277.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hellion-with-red-dot-768x532.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hellion-with-red-dot-600x416.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"970\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hellion-with-red-dot.jpg\" alt=\"hellion with red dot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hellion-with-red-dot.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hellion-with-red-dot-800x554.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hellion-with-red-dot-400x277.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hellion-with-red-dot-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hellion-with-red-dot-600x416.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Many 3X magnifiers, like the Meprolight shown above, can be mounted on a system that allows you to quickly swing it into position when a longer shot presents\u00a0itself.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Because the reticle is focused at infinity, it stays in alignment with the optic, regardless of the shooter\u2019s eye position. This is referred to as \u201cparallax free,\u201d which most quality reflex sights offer. This allows the shooter to acquire the target easily and quickly fire accurate shots with reduced practice compared to traditional iron sights or scopes. It also makes taking shots from an unsupported position like standing after moving or even on the move surprisingly accurate and simple.<\/p>\n<h2>Pushing It<\/h2>\n<p>Many might say the one downside to reflex sights is shooting at distances beyond CQB or beyond 100 yards. Or is it? What if we could consistently hit targets out to 300, 400 or even 500 yards with a red dot?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-39995\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/red-dot-with-3x-magnifier-on-a-springfield-hellion-rifle.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/red-dot-with-3x-magnifier-on-a-springfield-hellion-rifle-800x450.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/red-dot-with-3x-magnifier-on-a-springfield-hellion-rifle-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/red-dot-with-3x-magnifier-on-a-springfield-hellion-rifle-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/red-dot-with-3x-magnifier-on-a-springfield-hellion-rifle-600x338.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/red-dot-with-3x-magnifier-on-a-springfield-hellion-rifle.jpg\" alt=\"red dot with 3x magnifier on a springfield hellion rifle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/red-dot-with-3x-magnifier-on-a-springfield-hellion-rifle.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/red-dot-with-3x-magnifier-on-a-springfield-hellion-rifle-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/red-dot-with-3x-magnifier-on-a-springfield-hellion-rifle-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/red-dot-with-3x-magnifier-on-a-springfield-hellion-rifle-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/red-dot-with-3x-magnifier-on-a-springfield-hellion-rifle-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With the 3X magnifier out of the way, a shooter can engage the target with the non-magnifying red dot\u00a0sight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One way to easily and quickly extend the range of a red dot is to add an optional magnifier. Just like that name says, it\u2019s nothing more than a magnifier that you can put behind of a reflex sight to change it into a 3X-powered or more optic. While 3X is the most common power of magnification for this, you can get all the way up to 6X.<\/p>\n<div class=\"newsletter inline\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: none;\" class=\"logo-tal-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/themes\/thearmorylife\/img\/logo-tal-tm-icon.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Live The Armory Life.<\/strong> The latest content straight to your inbox plus an automatic entry to each of our <a class=\"ajax-giveaways\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/giveaways\/\"><strong>monthly gun\u00a0giveaways!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The more magnification you get, the bigger and heavier the magnifier is going to be, and the worse your eye relief (ability to easily see through it) is going to be. I have found the 3X is perfect to effectively extend the range of a red dot well beyond CQB distances.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-39996\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/standing-at-300-yards.jpg.webp 1398w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/standing-at-300-yards-800x451.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/standing-at-300-yards-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/standing-at-300-yards-768x433.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/standing-at-300-yards-600x338.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1398px) 100vw, 1398px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1398\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/standing-at-300-yards.jpg\" alt=\"standing at 300 yards\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/standing-at-300-yards.jpg 1398w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/standing-at-300-yards-800x451.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/standing-at-300-yards-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/standing-at-300-yards-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/standing-at-300-yards-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1398px) 100vw, 1398px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The author, shown above, was able to hit his target standing at 300 yards using the Hellion and a 3X magnified red dot from\u00a0Meprolight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another term you often hear is \u201cbattlesight.\u201d This typically refers to an optic that can withstand the rigors and abuse of what would be encountered on the battlefield. It\u2019s an optic that is tough as nails, will take a beating and keep working. A good example of this is the <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/meprolight-tru-vision-review\/\">Meprolight Tru-Vision<\/a>, from a company that makes optics for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).<\/p>\n<h2>Going Long with Short<\/h2>\n<p>I have been working with the Springfield Armory Hellion \u201cbullpup\u201d for quite some time now and really like it. chambered in 5.56mm, it gives you 16\u201d-barreled performance in a package about the same length as a short-barreled rifle.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-39997\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/300-yards-with-3x-magnifier.jpg.webp 1398w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/300-yards-with-3x-magnifier-800x451.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/300-yards-with-3x-magnifier-400x225.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/300-yards-with-3x-magnifier-768x433.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/300-yards-with-3x-magnifier-600x338.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1398px) 100vw, 1398px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1398\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/300-yards-with-3x-magnifier.jpg\" alt=\"300 yards with 3x magnifier\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/300-yards-with-3x-magnifier.jpg 1398w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/300-yards-with-3x-magnifier-800x451.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/300-yards-with-3x-magnifier-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/300-yards-with-3x-magnifier-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/300-yards-with-3x-magnifier-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1398px) 100vw, 1398px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At 300 yards, the magnifier allowed the author to accurately place rounds on\u00a0target.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So, what better of a platform to test out the capabilities of an optic designed for close range, but used at long range? So, I kitted up the Hellion with the Meprolight Tru-Vision along with a Meprolight MX3 magnifier unit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-39998\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/aac-556-fmj-ammo.jpg.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/aac-556-fmj-ammo-800x448.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/aac-556-fmj-ammo-400x224.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/aac-556-fmj-ammo-768x430.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/aac-556-fmj-ammo-600x336.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/aac-556-fmj-ammo.jpg\" alt=\"aac 556 fmj ammo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/aac-556-fmj-ammo.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/aac-556-fmj-ammo-800x448.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/aac-556-fmj-ammo-400x224.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/aac-556-fmj-ammo-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/aac-556-fmj-ammo-600x336.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ammo is another part of the accuracy equation. In this test, the author used AAC-manufactured 5.56\u00a0NATO\u00a0rounds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Over the course of a range session, I pushed the Hellion out to several hundred yards. During that day, I discovered the gun and the optic made for a very capable combination. After getting it sighted in (and found that it grouped extremely well at 50 yards), started pushing it out to distance. It quickly proved itself at 300 yards right out of the gate \u2014 and all with FMJ range ammo.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-39999\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1x-red-dot-sight-at-500-yards.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1x-red-dot-sight-at-500-yards-800x537.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1x-red-dot-sight-at-500-yards-400x269.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1x-red-dot-sight-at-500-yards-768x516.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1x-red-dot-sight-at-500-yards-600x403.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1x-red-dot-sight-at-500-yards.jpg\" alt=\"1x red dot sight at 500 yards\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1x-red-dot-sight-at-500-yards.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1x-red-dot-sight-at-500-yards-800x537.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1x-red-dot-sight-at-500-yards-400x269.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1x-red-dot-sight-at-500-yards-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1x-red-dot-sight-at-500-yards-600x403.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Without a 3X magnifier, the 500-yard target looks darn near impossible to hit with a standard red dot\u00a0sight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once I proved that the Hellion and the Tru-Vision could consistently hit at 300 yards, I then pushed it out to 500. How did it do? It was dead on. I was able to consistently hit every shot at that distance. For fun, I then shot the combo unsupported and standing at 200 yards, and found I could still hit. So, I pushed it out to 300, and I hit again. At 400? I was able to do it again.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>I think it\u2019s safe to safe that the Hellion and the Tru-Vision \u2014 both with and without the magnifier \u2014 make for a very capable combination. In fact, it proved to be even more effective than I would have expected with these demanding requirements. It\u2019s a match made in heaven.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: Please be sure to check out The Armory Life Forum, where you can comment about our daily articles, as well as just talk guns and gear. 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