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Posted: 5/29/2014 10:39:31 PM EDT
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For you guys that have long distance vision problems...how do you go about sighting a 1x magnification optic (including BUIS)?
What do you use if anything...to see your strikes on the target so that you can adjust your optic? I have a new rifle to sight in but I already know I wont be able to really make out the strikes. Want to sight in at 50 yds. I know that isn't that far. Of course a spotting scope or even a pair of binoculars right? |
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For you guys that have long distance vision problems...how do you go about sighting a 1x magnification optic (including BUIS)? What do you use if anything...to see your strikes on the target so that you can adjust your optic? I have a new rifle to sight in but I already know I wont be able to really make out the strikes. Want to sight in at 50 yds. I know that isn't that far. Of course a spotting scope or even a pair of binoculars right? I have far vision problems. So I put on my glasses and use a set of bino's, spotting scope, or another rifle with a good scope. Any and all will work. |
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I use a reactive target setup and a 10x binoculars. First, 50 yards is good distance for the AR. If you zero there, it should also be zeroed at 200 yards. Second, a spotting scope will make it easier, but 50 yards isn't that far to walk. I like to use 3 shot groups to zero and it really shouldn't take too many groups to walk your sights into zero, maybe 3, 4 max. So shoot your 3 shot group, walk to the target, make the adjustment, shoot another group. You could be done by then, or you may need to make another adjustment. But ultimately a 50 yard walk isn't too bad to make a couple times and will result in a 200 yard zero. |
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........... But ultimately a 50 yard walk isn't too bad to make a couple times and will result in a 200 yard zero. Maybe not, but it would be timely when zeroing at a range with other shooters and having to wait for a cold line to walk to your target. Binoculars will work OK for spotting impact at 50 yards. |
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At 50 yards, even a cheap or old 4X scope will close the distance quite a bit. Just don't use one of those small tube .22lr scopes.
And I agree with the above poster johnreilly about using the Shoot-N-See Target's, if your vision is even a little impaired, these will help you spot your shots. |
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shooting at a target that is 25 yards away is the easiest way to start the zero process. calculate your POA/POI at 25 yards, dial it in there and then move to 50 to confirm/fine tune.
this might help http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_18/529846_Zero_Targets_Optimized_for_Red_Dot_Style_Optics__Aimpoint__EOTech__etc____.html |
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I use a reactive target setup and a 10x binoculars. I did order some reactive targets. I am using an indoor range so despite needing the exercise...I cant go out and walk to the targets to view my hits. A cheap pair of binoculars or spotting scope I guess is in order. |
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If you use the Birchwood Casey Shoot-N-C or Big Burst targets whens sighting in it really helps spot you POI. I know they are expensive for everyday use, but at sight in time I really like them. Looked at those but chose the Caldwell Orange Peel Sight-In Target which are also reactive. |
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shooting at a target that is 25 yards away is the easiest way to start the zero process. calculate your POA/POI at 25 yards, dial it in there and then move to 50 to confirm/fine tune. this might help http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_18/529846_Zero_Targets_Optimized_for_Red_Dot_Style_Optics__Aimpoint__EOTech__etc____.html I probably will have to go that route because the indoor ranges are only 25 yds. |
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