twd
02-03-12, 05:17
Getting back to the AR platform after a long departure and working through the optics choices. I have a 14.5 inch BCM that I bought primarily for HD. Obviously, the probability of actually having to use it for HD is very, very low, and it will used on the range and courses and such, but I prefer not to compromise its capabilities for its intended purpose. As I consider the Aimpoint (set it and forget it), Eotech (large sight picture) and 1-4x (versatility) options, I am concerned about getting "sucked into the scope" so to speak, due to my own natural tendencies.
Back in my brief time in the National Guard in the 90's I would tend to have a bit of tunnel vision on the qualifying range and miss some chances to shoot the closer, peripheral pop-up targets, while doing a pretty good job on the more distant ones. An obvious training issue that I never really straightened out. Over the years, my nondominant eye has dropped to 20/40 while my dominant eye is still a decent 20/25. This has not helped my peripheral vision and I rarely use glasses or contacts as its not yet worth the hassle for the minimal benefit I receive from them. (Right eye does most of the work.)
I recently purchased a cheap Chinese knockoff of the T-1 to practice sighting with both eyes open and see if that size of rds would work for me. Unfortunately, I find myself being somewhat drawn into the sight. I am wondering if a larger Aimpoint PRO or Eotech would help reduce this tendency. The Eotech and the new Trijicon SRS boast of their great field of view. I am wondering with my eyesight if I would be better served by one of these as opposed to an Aimpoint Micro or one of the 1-4x options. Or is this just purely a training issue that I need to work through?
I realize the chicom is probably not a good substitute for an Aimpoint micro. The "dot" looks like the profile of a spider and it won't zero for anything. But it is similar in size and I was hoping it would give me an idea of the field of view I could expect.
(I reserve the right to exaggerate my military experience in future posts and correct others when their opinions conflict with my internet wisdom ;))
Back in my brief time in the National Guard in the 90's I would tend to have a bit of tunnel vision on the qualifying range and miss some chances to shoot the closer, peripheral pop-up targets, while doing a pretty good job on the more distant ones. An obvious training issue that I never really straightened out. Over the years, my nondominant eye has dropped to 20/40 while my dominant eye is still a decent 20/25. This has not helped my peripheral vision and I rarely use glasses or contacts as its not yet worth the hassle for the minimal benefit I receive from them. (Right eye does most of the work.)
I recently purchased a cheap Chinese knockoff of the T-1 to practice sighting with both eyes open and see if that size of rds would work for me. Unfortunately, I find myself being somewhat drawn into the sight. I am wondering if a larger Aimpoint PRO or Eotech would help reduce this tendency. The Eotech and the new Trijicon SRS boast of their great field of view. I am wondering with my eyesight if I would be better served by one of these as opposed to an Aimpoint Micro or one of the 1-4x options. Or is this just purely a training issue that I need to work through?
I realize the chicom is probably not a good substitute for an Aimpoint micro. The "dot" looks like the profile of a spider and it won't zero for anything. But it is similar in size and I was hoping it would give me an idea of the field of view I could expect.
(I reserve the right to exaggerate my military experience in future posts and correct others when their opinions conflict with my internet wisdom ;))