TRS-25 on 10/22

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I took my Ruger 10/22 to the indoor range this week to get more practice with the (relatively new) Bushnell TRS-25 red dot. It was a lot of fun, and I shot pretty well with it at the 25 yard max distance at this range.
(I bought the TRS-25 a few months ago as a first time, cost limited, red dot. Based on numerous comments on THR I had narrowed it down to that or a Sig Romeo 5. The Bushnell was more available at lower price.)
One aspect of this use, I was getting a "shadow" second red dot, connected to the actual dot with a line connecting them, in my vision. I am attributing this to my astigmatism, but do not really know. I had not noticed it last time i used the sight. It was only briefly distracting, until I confirmed which was "real" and how to aim accordingly.
Any thoughts on what might that caused this optical aberration?

Craig
 
I have a AT3 red dot on my 10/22 and wear glasses. I notice if I don’t look through the dot it gets starred. I think it’s just my eyes. I’ve learned to look through it and not focus on the dot itself snd this seems to have helped me. I also leave mine as low as I can with still seeing it. The brighter it is the worse the effect.

I love that little red dot though, works great and isn’t as bulky as a scope. I shot mine out a 50 yards just standing snd all my shots were right in the target.

I almost went with that bushnell, looks like a nice red dot.
 
Craig, that is a decent economical red dot. If was me I'd goto the optometrist doc and ask their thoughts. My experience the doc likes questions like this and mine always has said you are not 18 anymore but does have options for me.
 
Normally, people with astigmatism will have it worse or not at all in one eye than another. I have astigmatism in my right (dominant) eye, but not my left. Look through your red dot with one eye closed at a time. That is a fast, free way to see if the problem is caused by your astigmatism or a damaged dot you managed to get.

I have an upcoming appointment with my optometrist to ask options about astigmatism correction, so I have no help there yet.
 
I have found that even with the expensive red dot sights there is some ghosting or distortion when shooting indoors or at the maximum intensity. Dial it down and test to see if you still have a second dot.

I've used the TRS-25 with some success. I like the small dot for precision shooting. I only use C-More's now because for my type of shooting (Steel Challenge) I want the largest dot I can get. Instead of the TRS 3 minute I use a 12 Minute.

Good luck.
 
I have a TRS25 that I used to shoot some pretty good groups at 100yds with my 5.45 rifle. No problems with the dot at all.
I have experienced problems like the OP describes with some other dot sights I’ve used.
Right now, I’m giving a hard look at 1X prism sights like the Primary Arms Cyclops. Great alternative for those with astigmatism.
 
beag_nut said:
Since when does a 10/22 qualify as a handgun?
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Well darn... I just looked at the word Optics.
Maybe a kind-hearted moderator can jump the thread over to the rifle optics area.
If not, I guess I'll have to learn to shoot the 10/22 just like Lucas McCain.

Craig
 
Like @AzShooter1 wrote, definitely turn down the dot to eliminate extra red light reflections within the red dot. What setting this will be at depends on if you are shooting in bright light or low light.

Besides astigmatism issues, red dots are focused around maybe 30 feet in front of you. If you can't focus well on something at that distance, it's probably time for a new prescription of glasses or contacts or . . .

I know when my red dots start looking fuzzy that it's time for me to visit the eye doctor again.
 
chicharrones said:
Like @AzShooter1 wrote, definitely turn down the dot to eliminate extra red light reflections within the red dot. What setting this will be at depends on if you are shooting in bright light or low light.

Besides astigmatism issues, red dots are focused around maybe 30 feet in front of you. If you can't focus well on something at that distance, it's probably time for a new prescription of glasses or contacts or . . .

I know when my red dots start looking fuzzy that it's time for me to visit the eye doctor again.
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This. All of my red dots present me with something resembling the multi-ring Olympics emblem. As soon as I put on my distance and astigmatism corrected glasses it goes to one dot. Now the dot may not be perfect but it's entirely usable. Oh and turning down the brightness helps.
 
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