r1derbike
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Cannot get a non-blurry red dot scope to work on my AR. I haven't tried ACOGs with magnifiers and diopter adjustments on them, as they are way, way out of my budget.
Have tried 3 different red dot scopes, different manufacturers, and price ranges and my astigmatism is a nogo. I have to use a +1 reader scrip for pistol shooting as it's the best compromise between slightly blurry 3dot sight and slightly blurry target, at 7 yards. Further, the target gets blurry very quickly. Scooted red dots as far forward as my rails would allow on AR 15, not good.
I am left with my Nikon 3-12X BDC600 reticle to permanent mount on the AR, and feel confident enough with drills at short range at just a point and shoot condition at close range from hip. When I do shoot at slightlly further ranges I sight with the scope, but allow POI variation because of the raised scope above the bore line.
I've heard lasik surgery has worked wonders for some, but others it has left in worse shape with halos, light sensitivity, worse vision than before, and a long list of horror stories.
I'm almost 60 and I need some actual feedback from those in the know here, if lasik percentages are acceptable, or not.
I should mention I had a vestibular schwannoma (tumor) treated with radiation a few years ago affecting my left ear, and feel it has stabilized my vision enough now that I may seek optical correction, if possible. Now, if I could just quit falling down!
Sorry for the long post, but I'd like some guidance from older shooters in-the-know about we old folks' special needs. TIA!
Have tried 3 different red dot scopes, different manufacturers, and price ranges and my astigmatism is a nogo. I have to use a +1 reader scrip for pistol shooting as it's the best compromise between slightly blurry 3dot sight and slightly blurry target, at 7 yards. Further, the target gets blurry very quickly. Scooted red dots as far forward as my rails would allow on AR 15, not good.
I am left with my Nikon 3-12X BDC600 reticle to permanent mount on the AR, and feel confident enough with drills at short range at just a point and shoot condition at close range from hip. When I do shoot at slightlly further ranges I sight with the scope, but allow POI variation because of the raised scope above the bore line.
I've heard lasik surgery has worked wonders for some, but others it has left in worse shape with halos, light sensitivity, worse vision than before, and a long list of horror stories.
I'm almost 60 and I need some actual feedback from those in the know here, if lasik percentages are acceptable, or not.
I should mention I had a vestibular schwannoma (tumor) treated with radiation a few years ago affecting my left ear, and feel it has stabilized my vision enough now that I may seek optical correction, if possible. Now, if I could just quit falling down!
Sorry for the long post, but I'd like some guidance from older shooters in-the-know about we old folks' special needs. TIA!