
Originally Posted by
Gutshot John
Wow you think? Similarly not all threats stand still some are moving and otherwise require you to be able to quickly spot and engage a target. Different target profiles require different techniques. Every optic has its limitations, every optic has its strengths. That's all I've tried to say. The claim that one scope does everything better is goofball.
Inside of 100 yards, the RDS, at 1/4-1/5th the price and weight is still the best. Outside of 100 yards the ACOG at 1/3rd-1/4th the price and weight can do just about everything the variable power can do and if pure precision across a variety of ranges (100 yards +) is the game, I'd go with a 3-15x variable at any rate.
Sorry but that's not really a game changer. You've heard the term jack-of-all trades...master of none. It does a lot of things well, but despite your claims it doesn't do everything well.
At 4-5x the cost, it should not only shoot better, it better give me a handjob as well.
Well you've walked 10 miles out of your way to miss the point but if it helps you to believe that...hey...knock yourself out.
No one claimed the low power variables do everything better but they do most things very well and are far more versatile than a RDS sight or an ACOG. Also we are not talking cost. If cost were the issue you would be better off with irons they do fine compared to red dots except in low light. The only weakness to a low power variable is weight and the eye relief issue when shooting from akward positions . (minor issue that training can mitigate) As for game changer I know low power variables have taken over in three gun even in open class where shooters can use mulitple optics. Most still just use a good low power variable like the Swarovski Z6i. Sorry but you're wrong on this one. Three gun is a game that has very challenging courses of fire from close range to long and red dots could not keep up with low power variables. Many of our most skilled military units also use low power variables.
As for missing the point it flew right over your head. The better you get at something the seemingly more easy it appears to others.
Pat
Last edited by Alaskapopo; 07-31-11 at 22:16.
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