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Just a red dot here on my SHTF rifle. I can co-witness with irons.
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20 years ago as I was trying to open a dial lock on a grass shack in Goa, India, and I couldn't make out the numbers on the dials, and the girlfriend I had at the time had no problem seeing the numbers. When I got back to the USA I did some research and found out about Bilbery, so I used it for a few years, and later at a Star Party (Astronomy get together), I was able to see some faint stars used to test Roman navigator eyes. My night vision was restored.With a scope, the target appears on a single focal plane? So you don't have to focus on two objects (as long as the scope is in focus for the distance at the target).
I am 70 YO, I have some cataracts, "floaters", a detached vitreous, and double vision from one eye aligned different from the other eye, requiring prescription glasses to compensate.
I used to have "eagle eyes"; when I was young I could see and focus on objects in the distance. Not anymore. Last check I still had 20-20, but one eye is not as good as the other and I have noticed issues. So I need help when shooting.
I'm kinda in the same boat. BUT: If we're talking about a SHTF emergency, chances are firepower would be more important than long distance shooting. So IF I had to hike out with one rifle only, it would be an AR, my two of which have carry handles and factory sights. I'd also have a sack full of ammo and magazines.I'm still trying to envision a "catastrophe" that would force me to unass my property, left me alive, but somehow made all my horses/pack animals unavailable. I'll get back to you about rifle optics once I've got the first part figured out.
I just wish I could find a LPVO that is 1X or 1.5X at its lowest setting and has EER/LER (i.e., more than 10") or a handgun scope.Yep. I am a fan of the LPVO scopes. They do not need batteries but can illuminate if they have them, you can run them both eye open for up close or dial in for a little more precision. I have them in 1-4, 1-6, 1-8 and 1-10, depends on what rifle and what use.
Like this?I just wish I could find a LPVO that is 1X or 1.5X at its lowest setting and has EER/LER (i.e., more than 10") or a handgun scope.
Yes - necessary to be able to mount as a Scout Scope - 4" certainly doesn't cut itLike this?
VX-Freedom 1.5-4x20 MOA-Ring
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I guess that isn't eer, but is that really necessary?
If this is going on a typical AR then a scout style scope will need to be mounted on the forearm. I was under the impression that the scope needed to be mounted to the reciever so as to remove the possibilty of movement in POI due to the forearm not being as stable. Am I all wet in that belief?Yes - necessary to be able to mount as a Scout Scope - 4" certainly doesn't cut it