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bdee
Optics GrassHopper Joined: October/09/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 22 |
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Posted: October/16/2007 at 11:55 |
I finally got one. I put it on an sks.
The brightness works, Very easy to sight in. However, this is my first red dot scope. I find that the ring and dot are not very focused. I really have to squint to get the ring to tighten up Is this something I am not doing, or is this something I am going to have to take up with Bushnell? |
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Chris Farris
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That question about Bushnell’s or Eotech reticle is common. What people usually see on-line or in advertisements are graphic representations of the reticle. What you are seeing is likely normal. The outer circle of the reticle is made up of hundreds of pixels (small dots that form together to make a larger image). This pixilation is key to being able to see the hologram properly, and is inherent in the technology. You should see the center dot as a single MOA. A couple things might help make the image appear more distinct:
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Dale Clifford
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want to add eo's, for me a least, work best somewhat better away from the shooters head, toward the middle of the rail (if you'ree using one), and even better in the "scout" position where the pixilation is hardley observable as the eye "averages" the information (connects the dots). on the dots, if your squinting it means you are "stopping" down your eye (like the lens on a camera) because the image is to bright. in either case the led or the eo. such attention to the reticle suggests to me, your mind is spending too much time on the reticle, taking it to the target, rather than imposing the, sight picture back to the reticle. almost forgot-- are you keeping both eyes open??? Edited by Dale Clifford |
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bdee
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Thanks for the advice, I 'll take it out to the range on Saturday. (My neighbors don't like when I point the rifle out of my window, LOL)
I'll do my best on keeping both eyes open, doesn't come naturally though. I take it that I should focus on the target and not on the dot, yes? |
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Dale Clifford
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putting the target image and reticle in the same plane is the biggest single advantage of optical sights, it is not necessary to move the aiming eye back to the front site, as when using iron sights, it is best to keep both eyes open regardless of the type of scope using it allows the brain to average the light source better watch the target and try to move the reticle thru the target and "call the shot" (having the shot break and predicting where it will go before it goes off.) |
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bdee
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Thanks for the info, it is now working great and I am very impressed with the results.
1. Very easy to sight in. 2. The 1MOA dot is small enough to be useful. 3. Works very well on an sks. (It's compact enough) 4. After getting used to it, it is a very quick sight picture. (Still have the tendency to close my left eye, but it's ok with or without.) Only time will tell on how rugged it is, but I am not to rough on my stuff anyways. Anybody know how well it holds up? |
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Graysteel
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The sight is actually made by EOTech, I have heard they do surprisingly well. (the electronics are the same) However, they are a bit less physically durable than the military ones. That is... don't use your rifle to drive your tent stakes.
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bdee
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LOL I would probably steal the dog's NcStar for that!
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Chris Farris
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The XLP versions are not made by EOTech. Originally Bushnell sourced their Holosight units from EOTech with a written agreement that EOTech could only market their product direct to law enforcement and military (hence the markings on all EOTechs). Bushnell and EOTech had a falling out and the new XLP version is Bushnells own design, soon it will be the only version Bushnell pushes. Edited by Chris Farris |
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