Any new or exciting optics coming out at SHOT?

**Hmac** · 01-21-12, 18:04

Originally Posted by bp7178

People always complain that when using a 3x magnifier their 4 MOA dot turns into a 12 MOA dot. It doesn't. The dot is still 4 MOA, its size is still in the same proportion to the target, similar to how a FFP scope functions.

Having a diopter correction on a magnifier is a welcomed addition IMO.

That and no ARMS mount....

Yes. Even with a magnifier it still subtends 4 MOA. It's just that the magnification turns it into a 4 MOA comma-shaped blob. It works OK on my Aimpoint PRO, and with my Eotechs.

The ARMS mount on my FTS has held up just fine. I have no complaints.

**bp7178** · 01-21-12, 18:42

For magnifier use, I liked the Eotech better. For me, the reticle looked much better when magnified.

The coma effect is more than likely a result of your vision. You can easily test this by taking a picture of the reticle. Cameras don't have astigmatism.

**Hmac** · 01-21-12, 18:55

Originally Posted by bp7178

For magnifier use, I liked the Eotech better. For me, the reticle looked much better when magnified.

The coma effect is more than likely a result of your vision. You can easily test this by taking a picture of the reticle. Cameras don't have astigmatism.

No. I don't have any astigmatism. It's an actual comma-shaped blob.

**Wake27** · 01-22-12, 13:16

I was told the new EOTech magnifier mount is not spring loaded, any confirmation of that?

**hals1** · 01-23-12, 23:08

So, what's the difference between a $150 3x magnifier and a $600 one? Are they three times as good or what?
I mean 3x is good for long range, but with a removable or flip to the side mount for the mag, reliability is not a killer factor, just an inconvenience.

**Wake27** · 01-23-12, 23:20

The new one is only $150?

**Alaskapopo** · 01-24-12, 00:38

Originally Posted by hals1

So, what's the difference between a $150 3x magnifier and a $600 one? Are they three times as good or what?
I mean 3x is good for long range, but with a removable or flip to the side mount for the mag, reliability is not a killer factor, just an inconvenience.

With all things there comes a point of dimishing returns. Meaning a $600 scope will not be 3 times as good as a 200 one but it will be better. Rather its worth it or not is up to the end user and their application.
Pat

**msr** · 01-25-12, 23:27

Originally Posted by Eurodriver

I am looking at buying another T1 but before I spring for one I was wondering if anything innovative is being released.

A 2 moa T1.

**Wake27** · 01-25-12, 23:56

Originally Posted by hals1

So, what's the difference between a $150 3x magnifier and a $600 one? Are they three times as good or what?
I mean 3x is good for long range, but with a removable or flip to the side mount for the mag, reliability is not a killer factor, just an inconvenience.

Still trying to figure out where you saw the $150 price tag?