Pinty Nova 1x28x40mm Red Dot Sight
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Overview
Pinty Nova 1x28x40mm Red Dot Sight
Get a clear field of view and zero in quickly with Pinty's 1x28x40 reflex sight! This red dot sight has 4 reticle patterns and 8 brightness levels for superior visibility in almost all lighting conditions. Knowing that the lens is the soul of every scope, Pinty offers precision optics with multiple coatings to provide optimal clarity and scratch resistance at all times. The durable aluminum is coated with a black oxide finish so you get a lightweight scope with waterproofing and protection against fog, shock, and condensation. Easy to modulate with the provided tools, the convenient windage and elevation adjustment lets you zero in on your target with granular precision. Fitting any firearm with a standard 20 mm Picatinny or Weaver rail, our 2 MOA optical sight with laser is a must-have for both handguns and long guns including rifles, carbines, shotguns, airsoft guns, bb guns, and more.
Specification
Included in the Box
Optic
2032 Battery
Lens Cloth
User Manual
Wide 56ft Field of View
Multiple Illumination Modes
FAQs
What is the difference between FFP and SFP?
The key difference lies in how the reticle behaves when you change magnification:
- First Focal Plane (FFP): The reticle grows or shrinks in size as you zoom in or out. This means the subtensions (mil-dot or MOA markings) remain accurate at every magnification level, making FFP scopes ideal for long-range shooting and rapid holdovers.
- Second Focal Plane (SFP): The reticle stays the same size regardless of the magnification level. The reticle markings are only accurate at one specific magnification (usually the highest setting). SFP scopes are generally preferred for hunting or close-to-medium range target shooting due to their clean, consistently visible reticle.
When should I choose a rifle scope versus a red dot sight?
The choice between a rifle scope and a red dot sight depends entirely on your target distance, shooting environment, and personal shooting style:
- Choose a Rifle Scope if:
- Long-Range & Precision: You are shooting at medium-to-long distances (typically past 50–100 yards) where magnifying your target is essential.
- Hunting & Target Competition: You need to pinpoint small target areas (like varmints or bullseyes) and require a reticle with MOA/MRAD markings to hold over for bullet drop and windage.
- Low-Light Conditions: You often shoot at dawn or dusk, where a larger objective lens is needed to gather maximum ambient light.
- Choose a Red Dot Sight if:
- Close Range & Speed: You primarily shoot at short-to-medium distances (under 50–100 yards) and prioritize ultra-fast target acquisition over magnification.
- Tactical & Home Defense: You want an unlimited field of view and prefer shooting with both eyes open to maintain maximum situational awareness.
- Lightweight Profile: You want to keep your setup as light, compact, and nimble as possible.
Still can't decide? An LPVO (Low Power Variable Optic) rifle scope gives you the best of both worlds, offering true 1x red-dot-like speed with the ability to crank up to 6x or more for longer shots.
What do "MOA" and "MRAD" mean, and how do I properly zero my scope?
MOA (Minute of Angle) and MRAD (Milliradian, or Mil) are two different angular units used to measure bullet drop and windage adjustments:
- MOA: Most popular among North American shooters. 1 MOA equals roughly 1 inch at 100 yards (or 1/4 inch at 25 yards for a standard 1/4 MOA click-adjustment scope).
- MRAD / Mil: The global tactical standard. 1 MRAD equals exactly 10 cm at 100 meters (or roughly 3.6 inches at 100 yards). A standard 0.1 MRAD click moves your impact 1 cm at 100 meters.
Rule of thumb: Choose MOA if you prefer thinking in inches and yards; choose MRAD if you prefer metric calculations or cross-platform tactical coordination.
How to Zero Your Optic:
- Securely mount your rifle scope or red dot and set up a target at your target zero distance (e.g., 25 yards for red dots, 100 yards for scopes).
- Fire a steady 3-shot group while aiming exactly at the bullseye.
- Observe where the group hits relative to your crosshairs. Adjust the Elevation turret (Top) to shift the impact Up/Down, and the Windage turret (Right) to shift it Left/Right. Follow the directional arrows (e.g., "UP" or "R") marked on your turrets.
- Fire another group to confirm, and fine-tune until your point of aim perfectly matches the point of impact.
Are Pinty optics recoil-rated for high-caliber rifles or spring-piston airguns?
Yes, our optics are engineered to withstand heavy bi-directional and linear recoil.
Shockproof & Rugged Build: Built from aircraft-grade aluminum cylinders and nitrogen-purged, our Vexa and Nova series rifle scopes, as well as our tactical red dots, are shockproof-tested to handle standard centerfire rifle calibers (such as .223/5.56, .308, etc.) as well as the unique, harsh forward-and-back recoil generated by heavy spring-piston airguns.
Will Pinty scopes or red dots fit my rifle out of the box? (Picatinny vs. Dovetail)
Most Pinty optics come ready to mount out of the box, but you just need to confirm which rail system your rifle features:
- Picatinny / Weaver Rails (20mm-22mm): This is the tactical industry standard. The vast majority of Pinty scopes and red dots come equipped with Picatinny-compatible mounts or bases included in the box, allowing you to clamp them onto your rail immediately.
- Dovetail Rails (11mm): Commonly found on traditional rimfire rifles and certain airgun platforms. Our Timber and Vanguard series use dovetail rails system.
Need an Adapter? We've Got You Covered: If your rifle features a narrow 11mm Dovetail rail, you don't need to worry. We offer budget-friendly, high-precision 11mm-to-20mm adapters in our store. This allows you to effortlessly bridge the gap and securely lock any standard Pinty Picatinny optic onto your setup.
Why does the reticle or red dot look blurry, distorted, or like a "starburst" to my eye?
If the glass is clean but the reticle looks distorted, it is usually due to one of two common optical or physiological factors:
- Diopter Adjustment (For Scopes): You need to adjust the ocular focus eyepiece (the ring closest to your eye) to match your specific vision. Look at a blank wall and turn the eyepiece until the reticle crosshairs appear perfectly crisp and sharp.
- Astigmatism (For Red Dots): If a red dot looks like an irregular blob, a starburst, or a comma instead of a perfect circle, you may have astigmatism (a common eye condition). To test this, take a photo of the red dot with your smartphone camera. If the dot looks perfectly round in the photo but blurry to your eye, it is an optical illusion caused by your vision. Lowering the brightness level can help significantly reduce this effect.
Customers praised this red dot sight for exceptional value, with many highlighting "great quality at a great price." The 40mm window, 4 reticle patterns, and 8 brightness levels impressed shooters. Most found it "easy to mount and zero in" and appreciated it "holds zero" well. Some noted the sight appears larger than expected and a few mentioned slight fuzziness at max brightness.
Great rifle site for the price and good quality well worth the money good quality not cheaply made
Great red dot sight for the price
Pick a setting and practice as much as you can
Bought the reflex/magnifier combo. Nice optics, solid and easy to use. Fit solid on the rails. Haven't shot yet but extremely happy with the units.
The sight comes in a nice package and the build quality FEELS solid. The sight window/field of view is very big and wide on this which I really, really like. You have also have 4 different reticles to choose from:1) Red Dot2) Circle Dot3) Cross Hair Dot4) Cross Hair Circle DotEach of which you can select by a switch on the back. There are also 8 different brightness settings. It does and it retains it's zero so I was pretty impressed for such a budget weapon. However, would I put this on a defensive weapon? No, probably not. Nowadays, you can buy sights with shake-n-wake technology or always on and not have to worry about fiddling with the sight. I do think this would be good on a recreational or hunting weapon, though.I can't speak to durability, though, as I haven't had it long enough and I don't really play weekend warrior where I'm out in the elements all day long running and tumbling around. It seems durable, though, but I will update my review if anything changes regarding durability. So, all in all, not a bad budget sight. I'd recommend this for non-defensive weapons, cheaper firearms, beginners or those who can't afford the more expensive sights (like myself).
Standard Red Dot Sight for Pic RailI have purchased and used a lot of different Red Dot Sights over the years.This one has the nicest packaging I have seen. It includes the tools you need for install, instructions and a nice lens cloth to clean any fingerprints or dust that may find their way on the sight.This sight is high quality and fits nice and tight on the rail. I was able to get it dialed in very quickly.I do like the red/green sights better and they are about the same price. I would recommend it, nice, quality and accurate. Very good instructions and case.
The scope performed very well at the range and was easy to zero in. It stayed zeroed after shooting 60 rounds with no problems. The scope comes with 8 brightness levels and 4 different recticles.
For the price Im not sure you can get anything better. The box the sight rests in isnt the strongest but its foam lined and will carry well in your range bag.The sight comes with everything you need to get started: batteries, instructions, 2 small allen wrenches and a cleaning cloth. It attaches easily to the rail and isnt heavy enough to require extra grip and the wind and elav adjustments are intuitive and simple, just like me.All in all its a good bit above entry level quality and a great sight for for those who dont need the top line gadgets to have a good time.
This red dot sight is well made and seems sturdy. It was relatively easy to mount on the picatinny rail on my rifle, but getting the 3 batteries into the "tube" where they provide power is a bit of a challenge (I used the allen key provided with the sight). The seller provided the 3 batteries with the sight, thank you for that!The windage and elevation adjustments are well placed and easy to use. The power button is on the left side of the rifle and fairly easy to reach.All said, I found this red dot sight to be well made and easy to use.
It's a good device. Just these old eyes need magnification.
Good on ar and ak
This is my first red dot site and I’m very impressed with the quality of the product. With in a few minutes of getting the package I had it mounted and sighted in with the boresighter along with about 4 other units that I have. And it got here a day early, awesome
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Nice little reflex sight for the money and prompt shipping.
product size is deceptive in pictures, but i like it. and also, site is a little fuzzy on full bright
Seems like a great site, with changeable brightness and optics to choose from. I purchased this to go on my Ruger 22/45 lite, and the sight fits and sighted in, but looks way to big. I'm going to switch it out to my AR15 and get a smaller size reflex site for my ruger. Good quality and easy to mount and zero in.
I want to Apologize I Ordered the Wrong Things not saying it's Bad or dislike the items I did not open them Will be returning To get the Acog style scope which will Help me with my Handicap.
I bought 2 of them to "upgrade" from some smaller red dots that I had previously acquired... The 40 mm window makes it much easier to put the reticle on target at any distance... So far, they have not failed to function perfectly...
I purchased a 1x40 reflex sight from Pinty Scopes. Batteries included and the installation was a snap. Love that all components were metal. Adjustment was a snap and shooting from 50 yards out with my Panther at 15 . I was able to put 20 rounds in and around a 3” bullseye. Very satisfied with my purchase.
Really great sight, clear glass and reticle image. Price is really great also when comparing to higher prices sights with only one reticle pattern.
Reliable service, order tracking was great. Order arrived quicker then they said it would!!
I'm blown away by the performance of Pinty's 1x40 Reflex Sight! The clarity of the optics and the crispness of the reticle make target acquisition effortless. Plus, the 8 brightness levels allow me to customize my sight picture for optimal visibility.
The 1x40 Reflex Sight is a must-have for any firearm enthusiast! Its durable construction and reliable performance give me confidence every time I take aim. Plus, the 8 brightness levels ensure I can adapt to changing light conditions seamlessly.
Will this work well on your buster pistol?
Yes the Buster fits 21mm Picatinny Rail.