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Bushnell RXC-200 and RXU-200 Red Dot Sights

Bushell has arrived with two sizes for one sighting solution with their new red dots. Here's a full review.

Bushnell RXC-200 and RXU-200 Red Dot Sights

Bushnell’s RXC-­200 and RXU-­200 each display a 6 MOA red dot that’s always on and automatically adjusts to lighting conditions. Their CR2032 battery provides a runtime of more than 50,000 hours on mid-­level intensity. The 7075-­T6 aircraft-grade billet aluminum housing helps protect the glass and electronics from recoil and hard use. The RXC-­200 features a taller, larger lens for faster dot acquisition. The RXU-­200 has a short lens for optimal concealment. MSRP $199 (Photo by Alfredo Rico)

As a follow up to the success of the RSX-­250 reflex sight, which was intended for full-­sized pistols, rifles and shotguns, Bushnell recently unveiled the RXC-­200 and the RXU-­200. “C” stands for “Compact,” while “U” stands for “Ultra-­compact.” Designed specifically for small, optic-­ready pistols like the Glock 43, Smith & Wesson Shield, SIG Sauer P365 and Springfield Armory Hellcat, the red dots feature a sealed, impact-­resistant chassis machined from 7075-­T6 billet aluminum, garnering them a MIL-STD-­810 impact and vibration rating. The fully multi-­coated glass lens on either sight is Bushnell’s EXO Barrier, which helps protect the lens in rainy or dusty conditions.

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The RXC-200 (right) stands 5mm taller than the RXU-200 (left). Naturally, the RXU is easier to conceal, but a larger profile allows for faster sight acquisition. (Photo by Alfredo Rico)

The RXC-­200 and RXU-­200 sights afford the user a point-and-shoot interface. Each unit displays a constant red 6 MOA dot that auto-­adjusts for brightness based on ambient lighting. While dot size is partially a matter of preference, a larger dot tends to be faster to acquire. With a relatively large dot for their size, the RX-­200 sights were clearly designed with concealed carry in mind.

The RXC-­200 and RXU-­200 run on a bottom-loaded CR2032 battery that powers each sight more than 50,000 hours according to indoor lighting conditions. An IPX7 ingress protection rating ensures the sights will withstand submersion in less than a meter of water for 30 minutes, so they should easily endure a little inclement weather.

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A 6 MOA dot auto-adjusts for brightness on both sights. The rear sight notch allows for co-witnessing iron sights on many pistols. (Photo by Alfredo Rico)

Each sight features a low-­profile base to prevent snagging when the pistol is drawn from concealment. The integral rear dovetail facilitates co-­witnessing with many pistol sights as a backup in the unlikely event the dot should malfunction. Each sight is 1.6 inches long. The RXC-­200 weighs 25 grams, 2 grams heavier than the RXU-­200’s 23-gram weight. However, the real difference between the two sights is in the height of the lens.

The RXC-­200 stands 5mm taller, rendering it similar in dimensions to a prototypical red-dot sight. All things being equal, the taller the lens, the easier it is to acquire the dot. Of course, for shooters new to red-dots sights, this tends to be where the struggle is. That said, even many experienced red-dot shooters prefer a larger lens.

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Mounting the RXC- and RXU-200 is simple, and both are just as easily sighted-in using the provided Allen wrench to adjust the windage and elevation screws. (Photo by Alfredo Rico)

The RXU-­200, on the other hand, favors the covert. While the dot might be a little harder to find, the sight’s minimalistic profile is perfectly suited for an experienced red-dot shooter whose goal is deep concealment. With a proper pistol presentation, the red dot should intersect your line of sight.

Whether you opt for the RXC-­200 or the RXU-­200, you really can’t go wrong. Either is bound to make you more formidable with your micro-­compact pistol. For more information, visit bushnell.com. 

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Richard Nance

Richard Nance is the founder of Nance Training & Consulting. He is lifelong martial artist and retired police sergeant with 26 years of service. His assignments included patrol supervisor, firearms instructor, SWAT team leader, and defensive tactics program supervisor. In addition to providing firearms and combatives courses, Richard is the Gun Tech Editor of Guns&Ammo magazine and the Self-Defense Editor of Handguns Magazine. He co-hosts Handguns TV and hosts Guns&Ammo's new Personal Defense digital video series. Richard is also a regular contributor to Outdoor Sportsman Group's Special Interest Publications (SIP) division.

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