Greetings,
Eyes over fifty here, astigmatism in the right (shooting) eye. I have prescription glasses but wear them only for close up work and reading. I shoot defence handguns fine without the glasses.
My .45s and defence shotgun are equipped with XS 24/7 Big Dot tritiums for nocturnal response. I can see those well enough to respond without having to first put on eyeglasses.
I'm considering a red dot optic for a Mini-14 project, looking at the Aimpoint 9000sc and the EOTech 512 products. Unfortunately, I do not have local access to either for perusal.
My concern with the red dot sights is regarding my astigmatic shooting eye. Reviews indicate this type of sight is unfriendly to such uncorrected vision in that the sighting dot tends to be rather thus hindering the sight's efficacy.
I'd be most interested in hearing from those whom use red dot sights with similar vision issues. I'm also curious if the mounting position, forward scout style or traditional scope position, has a noticeable effect in such a scenario.
Thanks for any input you might be able to provide.
Eyes over fifty here, astigmatism in the right (shooting) eye. I have prescription glasses but wear them only for close up work and reading. I shoot defence handguns fine without the glasses.
My .45s and defence shotgun are equipped with XS 24/7 Big Dot tritiums for nocturnal response. I can see those well enough to respond without having to first put on eyeglasses.
I'm considering a red dot optic for a Mini-14 project, looking at the Aimpoint 9000sc and the EOTech 512 products. Unfortunately, I do not have local access to either for perusal.
My concern with the red dot sights is regarding my astigmatic shooting eye. Reviews indicate this type of sight is unfriendly to such uncorrected vision in that the sighting dot tends to be rather thus hindering the sight's efficacy.
I'd be most interested in hearing from those whom use red dot sights with similar vision issues. I'm also curious if the mounting position, forward scout style or traditional scope position, has a noticeable effect in such a scenario.
Thanks for any input you might be able to provide.