Leupold 1x14 Tactical Prismatic Rifle Scope?

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Thank you, gents.

Recommended source for the CR1/3N batteries?

Looks like $5 a pop on Amazon. That sound about right?

[rob_s]

Here's what Kelly Neal stated in an earlier post about cowitnessing w/the Prismatic: "Cowitnessing is possible but diminished through the Prismatic when compared to Aimpoints and Eotechs."
Tomac

I wonder why that is?

[Tokarev]

I wonder why that is?

Iron sights can be seen through the Prismatic but it has some distortion through the lenses. I think a better method, if both an optic and irons are to be used, is to have a QD mount so the scope can be dumped in case of emergency.

[Tokarev]

Thank you, gents.

Recommended source for the CR1/3N batteries?

Looks like $5 a pop on Amazon. That sound about right?

That's probably about right. The last one I bought was in an emergency (for an Aimpoint) and it was $9.00 at Radio Shack.

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Though the Aimpoint T1 uses the CR2032 which are way cheaper and it gets ridiculously long battery life by comparison.

[Tomac]

Thank you, gents.
Recommended source for the CR1/3N batteries?
Looks like $5 a pop on Amazon. That sound about right?

Buy them in bulk off Ebay or sites like BatteryJunction.com .
Tomac

[Canonshooter]

Though the Aimpoint T1 uses the CR2032 which are way cheaper and it gets ridiculously long battery life by comparison.

This is where so many have a complete disconnect comparing a RDS (like the Aimpoint) to the Prismatic.

Think of it this way; if the battery dies on your Aimpoint, you are 100% out of business. You may as well throw the RDS in the trash can if it dies.

The Prismatic does not need a battery - it has a reticle! The only time you would use reticle illumination is in low light conditions where the black reticle cannot be seen easily. I have yet to encounter any daylight conditions where reticle illumination offered any benefit at all, with either the Prismatic or a 1-4X scope.

Of course, if you're using an Aimpoint, it has to be turned on regardless of available light, so battery life is a consideration!

Comparing battery life of Prismatic (or a 1-4X scope) reticle illumination to Aimpoint battery life is like comparing how many miles you can go on a tank of gas in a speedboat to how far you can go in a sail boat.

So unless you do a lot of low-light shooting, I wouldn't worry too much about it.

[Canonshooter]

Iron sights can be seen through the Prismatic but it has some distortion through the lenses. I think a better method, if both an optic and irons are to be used, is to have a QD mount so the scope can be dumped in case of emergency.

Yes. Unlike an Aimpoint, the Prismatic cannnot be used in tandem with irons.

With an Aimpoint, being able to cowitness with irons is a benefit so (1) if the dot goes away/cannot be seen, you can instantly access the irons to take aim and (2) use the rear aperture to "sharpen" the dot for better precision. Neither of those are of any concern using a Prismatic due to its etched reticle and superior optical clarity.

Like using a scope, having the Prismatic attached via a good QD mount is IMO manadatory so if the optic is damaged, it can be quickly removed to access the irons. Also, due to the eye relief constraints of the Prismatic, a folding rear sight is needed for proper positioning of the Prismatic.

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This is where so many have a complete disconnect comparing a RDS (like the Aimpoint) to the Prismatic.

Think of it this way; if the battery dies on your Aimpoint, you are 100% out of business. You may as well throw the RDS in the trash can if it dies.

The Prismatic does not need a battery - it has a reticle! The only time you would use reticle illumination is in low light conditions where the black reticle cannot be seen easily. I have yet to encounter any daylight conditions where reticle illumination offered any benefit at all, with either the Prismatic or a 1-4X scope.

Of course, if you're using an Aimpoint, it has to be turned on regardless of available light, so battery life is a consideration!

Comparing battery life of Prismatic (or a 1-4X scope) reticle illumination to Aimpoint battery life is like comparing how many miles you can go on a tank of gas in a speedboat to how far you can go in a sail boat.

So unless you do a lot of low-light shooting, I wouldn't worry too much about it.

Don't see why Leupold couldn't have made a more efficient illumination system that doesn't suck battery orders-of-magnitude more quickly than the Aimpoint, though. Cost, I guess. That higher-quality glass and lower price point have to be made up somewhere. Perhaps the battery choice and circuitry are where they went a bit cheap, and that shows in the expensive but short-lived battery.

ETA: It also seems like the perfect aspect to improve upon in an update or redesign.

[Canonshooter]

Don't see why Leupold couldn't have made a more efficient illumination system that doesn't suck battery orders-of-magnitude more quickly than the Aimpoint, though. Cost, I guess. That higher-quality glass and lower price point have to be made up somewhere. Perhaps the battery choice and circuitry are where they went a bit cheap, and that shows in the expensive but short-lived battery.

It's too bad Aimpoint didn't spend a few more bucks to provide a reticle so when the battery dies, you can still use it.

It really is a silly comparison, isn't it?