As I wrote in my original post, I had read favorable reviews about John, that's why I sought him out first. It is what it is.
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As I wrote in my original post, I had read favorable reviews about John, that's why I sought him out first. It is what it is.
Last edited by johnnyringo; 12-19-14 at 08:04.
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Make a very small pin hole in a piece of paper and hold it centered on and touching the eye piece end of the PRO with the brightness turned down to a visible level.
Looking through the pin hole, if the multitude of dots go away...it ain't the Swede's fault.
Just an idea
But maybe it just me...
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Last edited by ucrt; 12-19-14 at 08:18.
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Thanks. The other tech fellow I spoke with had me try that while we were on the phone. I did that and it showed 3 dots. I tried to photograph it without success.
That's the reason he assigned me an R/A number.
At this point I'm looking for other quality alternatives. Any suggestions...anyone?? Thanks, JR
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I'm not sure if it has been said before, but I think of the aiming technique like looking at a Magic Eye picture. Your eyes are looking at close range objects but need to focus as if looking at a long range object. I too got a small bloom from time to time. I trained my self to avoid this by putting the Aimpoint on the lowest visible setting, mounting the rifle at low ready, focusing on a target at the intended range, and then mounting the rifle without taking my eyes off the target. The trick is to bring something (the red dot) into the line of sight while focused at range without shifting focus from the target to the red dot.
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Last edited by Co-gnARR; 12-19-14 at 08:47.
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If there really is 3 distinct dots, I would think they'd still be visible through a magnifier. That should determine if its human or optic related. If Aimpoint won't do anything more with it then try returning it to the seller. If still no joy, sell it.
Originally Posted by JSantoro
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Have you tried any other red dot sights? Better yet, do you know someone else with an AP Pro you can look through? This would help you determine pretty quickly whether it's your eyes or the Aimpoint.
Just a shot in the dark, but also check brightness. Based on your opening post, the scope initially checked good, and then bad after 45-50 rounds. That means something went wrong with it, or the environment changed (it got cloudy or dark at the range.) I find if I have my RDS too bright, I get ghosting and lens flare (it is a cheaper optic than an AP though, so I don't worry about it too much). Is it possible you have the brightness way up to compensate for cataracts?
Last edited by sevenhelmet; 12-19-14 at 09:04.
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I wouldn't give up on Aimpoint but I can understand your frustration.
But maybe it just me...
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try photographing it again - that will help a lot. use a clear background and focus the camera on infinity, or point autofocus on the dot. if there are three clear dots, then it's the optic. if it's one clear dot, then it isn't.
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You can do the same thing with a BUIS. Look through the small aperture at the dot. If the cluster of grapes goes away it is your eyes.
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Sounds like it's your eyes. I have the same problem. I just turn mine down as low as possible, and look through the rear sight when I need a very precise shot placement.
Also I have a TR24 that is a bit more versatile and eliminates the problem. I prefer the Aimpoint for speed despite seeing a snowman looking star through the optic.
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