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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - ACOG fuzzy reticule question..

Posted: 10/13/2004 8:19:53 PM EDT

I was looking at 2 ACOGs today, and both had fuzzy reticules..

What gives, this should not be in a $700 peice of glass??

One had the black reticul with built in BDC mildots type style, I could not read it, but appeard to be numbers..

The other had a black x-hair with a red iluminated center x-hair..

Do these focus, or am I going blind???

Posted: 10/13/2004 8:27:04 PM EDT

[#1]

When was your last eye exam??

Posted: 10/13/2004 8:40:46 PM EDT

[#2]

It's been awhile, but I have no problems seeing anything, and no problems with any other type of scope..

Posted: 10/13/2004 9:42:54 PM EDT

[#3]

They should be focused. Some models get a little blurry on one side of the crosshairs, but thats just because of how they are made. its a non issue.

Posted: 10/13/2004 11:35:20 PM EDT

[#4]

I would bet its just the way you are looking into the scope. When most people look into these, ESPECIALLY for the first time, they are so interested in seeing the reticle that they try to focus on the reiticle. When it comes in blurry, they try to focus even harder on the reticle. this will just make it worse.

When Im with someone who is looking for the first time, I tell them to

1. Keep both eyes open
2. Dont look into the scope, look right through it
3. Dont focus on the reticle, focus on your target area

As soon as they do this, they all say "WOW!". At this point everything becomes quite clear and crisp.

Posted: 10/14/2004 5:11:53 AM EDT

[#5]

Thanks Guys,

new-arguy, I did just as you said looking thru the scope, then tried real hard to focus the crosshairs.. I'll have to go back and try again..

Posted: 10/14/2004 6:08:11 AM EDT

[#6]

What new_arguy said... I had the same experience when I first looked through a TA31 for the first time. Once you focus on the target instead of the reticle it goes away.

Posted: 10/14/2004 6:39:32 AM EDT

[#7]

I did the same exact thing when I got my first ACOG (a TAO1). I couldnt figure it out at first and had almost picked up the phone to try and make arrangements to return it.

Posted: 10/14/2004 9:01:18 AM EDT

[#8]

Same thing happened when I tried to impress my brother-in-law with my TA31. "It's all blurry!" was all I heard.

You'll figure it out, CS

Posted: 10/14/2004 12:04:48 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
I would bet its just the way you are looking into the scope. When most people look into these, ESPECIALLY for the first time, they are so interested in seeing the reticle that they try to focus on the reiticle. When it comes in blurry, they try to focus even harder on the reticle. this will just make it worse.

When Im with someone who is looking for the first time, I tell them to

1. Keep both eyes open
2. Dont look into the scope, look right through it
3. Dont focus on the reticle, focus on your target area

As soon as they do this, they all say "WOW!". At this point everything becomes quite clear and crisp.

Don't you mean they say "WOW! I'll take it!" ?

Posted: 10/14/2004 1:08:46 PM EDT

[#10]

No, not usually... they're usually looking through mine and I wont sell them

Posted: 10/14/2004 2:59:04 PM EDT

[#11]

As suggested, try it again.

For me, the TA11 is often blurry, but the TA31 is fine.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - ACOG fuzzy reticule question..

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