Description
The LaserMax Rifle Red Dot Sight is a red dot for rifles and shotguns with a 3 MOA red dot in a matte black housing. It is part of the LaserMax red dot line, built for AR, AK and shotgun platforms. The goal is simple: a bright, crisp dot that is on when you need it and easy on batteries when you do not.
LaserMax Rifle Red Dot Sight Overview
LaserMax catalogs this sight as LM-RRDS. It runs on a CR2032 battery and comes with both a low-rise and a high-rise mount, so you can set it up for a shotgun rib height or for the taller sight line of an AR-15. A 3 MOA dot covers about three inches at 100 yards, which is precise enough for most carbine work. LaserMax rates battery life at up to 10,000 hours.
Automatic Brightness
An external light sensor reads the light around you and adjusts dot brightness on its own, so the dot is not too dim in sunlight or too bright indoors. You can also pick a manual brightness setting if you prefer to control it yourself.
Shake-Awake Power Saving
The sight powers down when it sits still to save the battery, then wakes as soon as the gun moves. On a gun that lives in a safe, a nightstand or a holster, the dot is ready when you pick it up without leaving it running around the clock.
Mounting
Use the shorter mount on shotguns and rifles with a low sight line, and the taller one on an AR-15 or other gun where your head sits higher on the stock. The right height lets you get a natural cheek weld and find the dot fast. Tighten the mount to the rail and confirm zero after installation.
Why a Red Dot
A red dot lets you keep both eyes open and focus on the target instead of lining up two iron sights. On a rifle or shotgun that means faster shots at close range and an easier time tracking a moving target. Because the dot does not need perfect eye alignment the way a scope does, it works from awkward positions and while moving.
Care and Use
Keep the lens clean with a soft cloth or lens pen, and check that the mounting screws are tight after the first few range trips. A red dot is only as good as its mount, so take a minute to set it up right. Practice with it in dry fire at home and live fire at the range until finding the dot is automatic.
Zeroing Tips
Most rifle and shotgun shooters zero a red dot at 50 or 100 yards, depending on the gun and how it will be used. Start at about 25 yards to get on paper, then move back and fine tune. Fire small groups before each change, and confirm zero with the ammunition you plan to use.
Battery Care
Replace the battery once a year on a defensive gun, even if the dot still looks fine, and keep a spare in your range bag. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth or lens pen, not a shirt tail, to keep the coatings clean. If the dot seems dim or flickers, check the battery and contacts first.
Ordering and Transfer
When you order a firearm from MAG5 Firearms, we ship it to the licensed dealer you choose. Your dealer completes the ATF Form 4473 and the background check, and may charge a transfer fee. Local buyers can complete the transfer at our shop. Bring a valid ID, and check your state waiting period before you plan a hunt or a range trip.
Specifications
- Brand: LaserMax
- Model: LM-RRDS
- UPC: 028478155657
- Reticle: 3 MOA red dot
- Finish: matte black
- Brightness: automatic, plus manual settings
- Power saving: motion activated wake
- Battery life: up to 10,000 hours
Before You Buy
Optics do not require an FFL transfer. Make sure you have the right rail space and mount height for your gun before you order.
Who It Is For
The LaserMax Rifle Red Dot Sight is a great fit for AR-15, AK and shotgun owners who want a simple, rugged red dot with automatic brightness and the choice of two mount heights.
Buy the LaserMax Rifle Red Dot Sight at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned shop in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Optics do not require an FFL transfer, so the LaserMax Rifle Red Dot Sight ships straight to your door. Browse our full selection of red dot sights for more optics. For factory details, visit LaserMax.
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