Over 50, eye issues and first 1 to something scope. Which reticle is the easiest....

**Averageman** · 01-25-16, 12:56

Originally Posted by SW CQB 45

Reference the Leupold, at what distance does the 1.25 or 1.5 power really become effective or useful?

The potential for a close battle in LE is always a strong possibility.

I'm over fifty and have the Leupold SPR and it is a very decent scope for the money.
I haven't had any issues with the adjustments/clicks in either windage or elevation and it has spent a lot of time being bounced around in the bag in my trucks back seat.
If you get a chance take a look at one. I think you'll find at short range the reticle is easily ignored and your just going to use the red dot. Crank up the magnification and the reticle becomes more easily workable with the red dot.
I actually like the scope quite a bit and the only reason I don't still have it mounted is that I bought a Vortex Viper 2.5-10. It isn't the perfect solution but it might be as close as you will get for the money.

**turnburglar** · 01-25-16, 16:03

Originally Posted by SW CQB 45

I have no time behind this type of optic and my dominent eye has a scar so I see a small comet with a red dot.

I would like a true 1 power

I am looking at both Vortex PST and Primary Arms but both reticles seem busy.

I have a bad case of astigmatism in my dominant eye. A 'small comet' would be a blessing. I have found no optic to work well other than getting corrective lenses. Now with the right rx I can use ANY optic as it was intended.

No variable scope will be a true 1x like a red dot. reason for this being parallax and eye box still requiring proper sight picture. While it may not seem like a big deal on a flat one way range, will greatly expose the true usefulness of a red dot while moving dynamically and shooting in the tough shooting positions.

I think the primary arms ACSS reticle is one of the best in the game. It may look busy at first, but when properly understood proves incredibly useful.

**cop1211** · 01-25-16, 17:06

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Accupower
NF 1-4 FC2
Steiner
Leupold VXR patrol

**henschman** · 01-26-16, 01:42

The Burris TAC30 and MTAC probably have the quickest reticle to pick up and the easiest to use for close quarters. They are true 1x. Glass quality is equal to the Vortex Viper PST (both are Philippine scopes). Illumination is true daylight bright if that matters to you. They are also well under your budget. I have two TAC30s and wouldn't hesitate to use one on a home defense rifle if I didn't already have Aimpoints filling that role.

**californiasushi** · 01-26-16, 07:22

I got my Burris XTR II 1-5x for $575 lightly used and my friend got his lightly used for $560. I think they're the best value for a 1-nx scope. We've used ours to hit a dude-sized target at 843 yards with a 12.5" SBR. I also think they're fast up close as well.

**LDM** · 01-27-16, 12:28

Have Burris Tac30 and MTAC, and happy with both. Have Trijicon Accupoint 1-4 and it is superb.
I am 61 and have struggled with presbyopia eye issues for 10 years. Another solution, and the one that worked for me for iron sights and pistol sights as well, was multifocal contact lens in both eyes. My optometrist is a shooter. He worked with me to optimize my right eye (dominant eye) at about 18-24 inches. My left eye is set closer, say about 12 inches for reading. The beauty of mutifocal is they solve the presbyopia problem, but you still have distance vision. Takes about 3 weeks to become accustomed and maybe more if you are susceptible to seasickness (no kidding, the seasickness thing is real).