Red dot without any optical distortion?
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Red dot without any optical distortion?
Anyone used a red dot that doesn't give them any distortion?
I know it's not the recommended way to shoot, but I like keeping both eyes open with an optic. I've tried a cheap one that doesn't distort so works great with both eyes open. Bought a Vortex Crossfire and it has some distortion so with both eyes open I see a double image using it...
Am I nuts or has anyone else noticed this with some optics? Any recommendations for distortion free?
I know it's not the recommended way to shoot, but I like keeping both eyes open with an optic. I've tried a cheap one that doesn't distort so works great with both eyes open. Bought a Vortex Crossfire and it has some distortion so with both eyes open I see a double image using it...
Am I nuts or has anyone else noticed this with some optics? Any recommendations for distortion free?
kayakingsteve- Posts : 24
Join date : 2018-12-02
Re: Red dot without any optical distortion?
You might want to try a small piece of Scotch tape on one side of your shooting glasses. Probable won't take long to get used to it. And it would help with the double vision.
285wannab- Posts : 321
Join date : 2014-08-13
Re: Red dot without any optical distortion?
285: I have a set of glasses with a blacked out lens, I just honestly prefer shooting with both eyes open. Doesn't impact my scores any when I test it...
Can't do it with distortion though in the optic.
Can't do it with distortion though in the optic.
kayakingsteve- Posts : 24
Join date : 2018-12-02
Re: Red dot without any optical distortion?
DOCTER RED DOT and Champion Shooting glasses.
Or I practice both eye shooting for the just in case of it. But for competition look on Champions Choice for different products.
Or I practice both eye shooting for the just in case of it. But for competition look on Champions Choice for different products.
r.tornello- Posts : 309
Join date : 2018-01-29
Location : Abell 520 Cluster
Re: Red dot without any optical distortion?
Do you shoot with corrective lenses in your glasses, or wear contacts? I noticed that when using a red dot sight with my monovison (left lens distance, right lens closer) contacts, I perceive significant flair with my right (dominant) eye, but a nice crisp dot with the left. When I wear bifocal glasses, the dot is crisp with both eyes. So, the problem, for me at least, is with my vision correction, not the sight.
Slodad- Posts : 13
Join date : 2015-09-26
Re: Red dot without any optical distortion?
I am nearly bind w/o glasses. And sometimes I get a bit of a flare. I practice w/the flare and sometimes I play with head position. I'm old too so Iron even with plus or minus really doesn't make it.
I work it out and can figure out the real center. I'm not in the olympics so I deal with it. It's not the answer you might be looking for but....
RT
I work it out and can figure out the real center. I'm not in the olympics so I deal with it. It's not the answer you might be looking for but....
RT
r.tornello- Posts : 309
Join date : 2018-01-29
Location : Abell 520 Cluster
Re: Red dot without any optical distortion?
I use a product called Eye Pal. They are basically black stick on vinyl discs about the size of a dime with about a 3/32" hole in the center. They are reusable. I have them positioned on my glasses so that with both eyes open it appears I am looking out one hole. Because of my astigmatism red dots look like a comet. With the Eye Pal the dot is perfectly round. They are also great for open sights. They cost about $25. I never leave home without them.
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messenger- Posts : 1041
Join date : 2011-06-18
Location : North Carolina
Re: Red dot without any optical distortion?
I would not like having a whole side blackened out. If you use a real small piece of tape just to block out your red dot it is just like shooting with both eyes open. Try it and then decide. I also use an Eyepal like Messenger mentioned. It helps clear up the sight picture for me and a plus is my head is always in the same spot.kayakingsteve wrote:285: I have a set of glasses with a blacked out lens, I just honestly prefer shooting with both eyes open. Doesn't impact my scores any when I test it...
Can't do it with distortion though in the optic.
285wannab- Posts : 321
Join date : 2014-08-13
Re: Red dot without any optical distortion?
Appreciate the advice.
The cheapy Tasco I have has no distortion and it's super relaxing to shoot with it with both eyes open. I'd like to find a nicer quality optic with no distortion.
I don't have a dominant eye in testing and am lucky enough to have good vision now, no glasses needed, so it's annoying having the distortion on the Vortex create a double image.
I do all my other shooting iron sight or otherwise with both eyes open so would like to do that with bullseye too. (although I will cover my left eye since I'm a righty when shooting iron sights with bullseye, but it doesn't seem to matter)
The cheapy Tasco I have has no distortion and it's super relaxing to shoot with it with both eyes open. I'd like to find a nicer quality optic with no distortion.
I don't have a dominant eye in testing and am lucky enough to have good vision now, no glasses needed, so it's annoying having the distortion on the Vortex create a double image.
I do all my other shooting iron sight or otherwise with both eyes open so would like to do that with bullseye too. (although I will cover my left eye since I'm a righty when shooting iron sights with bullseye, but it doesn't seem to matter)
kayakingsteve- Posts : 24
Join date : 2018-12-02
Re: Red dot without any optical distortion?
I have an Aimpoint I am selling. It is in the commercial section. If you want pictures leave me your email in a pm.kayakingsteve wrote:Appreciate the advice.
The cheapy Tasco I have has no distortion and it's super relaxing to shoot with it with both eyes open. I'd like to find a nicer quality optic with no distortion.
I don't have a dominant eye in testing and am lucky enough to have good vision now, no glasses needed, so it's annoying having the distortion on the Vortex create a double image.
I do all my other shooting iron sight or otherwise with both eyes open so would like to do that with bullseye too. (although I will cover my left eye since I'm a righty when shooting iron sights with bullseye, but it doesn't seem to matter)
285wannab- Posts : 321
Join date : 2014-08-13
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