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Posted: 6/6/2008 9:01:31 PM EDT
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I just traded for an eotech on the EE here and the reticle seems to be a little fuzzy. I am new to HWS so I'm not sure but when I looked at this THREAD I saw the eotech halfway down and my reticle is not that defined at any intesity setting. I read eotech's website and they said this happens with some people's eyesight and doesn't always reflect a defective product. Was hoping to get a little insight from you guys who are more familiar with this product before I take any actions. thanks for any info. |
| I swear I'm lookin past it. And I'm playin around with it on the three or four lowest settings. The eotech in the picture that I linked to has well defined "cross hairs"(or whatever) The little notches at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock are really hard to even see on mine?? |
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From the EOtech Frequently Asked Questions page. My circle is fuzzy/hazy. Why is this? That question about our reticle is common. What people usually see on-line or in advertisements are graphic representations of the reticle. What you are seeing is likely normal. The outer circle of the reticle is made up of hundreds of pixels (small dots that form together to make a larger image). This pixilation is key to being able to see the hologram properly, and is inherent in the technology. You should see the center dot as a single MOA. A couple things might help make the image appear more distinct: * If you see the image blurry, fuzzy, distorted, having a double image, or having a 'starburst' effect, this usually means the brightness intensity level is up too high for the lighting conditions you're using it in. Dim down the brightness until the reticle is slightly see-through. The outer circle is designed as your reference to center, and acts similar to a ghost ring. * The reticle is projected out to your target plane. If you pick up a target that is very close (like a photo on the wall), your eyes might not focus properly on the image. Pick up sight pictures 25 to 30 yards out until you become accustomed to the sight. Try them at different eye reliefs, and certainly try these things once the sight is mounted on a weapon. * If you require corrective lenses (glasses or contacts) to see things clearly at a distance, you will need them to see the reticle clearly. Remember, the reticle is actually projected out to your target plane, so you will see it like anything else at that distance. Also, if you have astigmatism or use bifocals, you may see the image less distinctly. * Use the sight outdoors, and if possible at the range. Actually acquiring targets with the sight will help your eyes focus properly on the reticle. |
| I have to disagree. We sell Eotechs. I run one on my work carbine. It's not overly "fuzzy". You guys are right in what you are saying but, I've noticed the last few we have gotten in are extremely fuzzy. I ran across a used one at a gun show that was all but crystal clear. They are not all the same. I would suspect that at the rate they are being put out, something has changed and is slipping past QC. Eotech has good customer service. Give them a call. But again, we got some in that are so fuzzy nobody wants them. |
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