Optics: Why is it such a subjective topic?
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It's because everyone's eyesight and brains are different and interpret what they see differently. Fortunately, we have tons of scope choices on the market to satisfy most of us.
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I want the "Predator (movie)" scope that allows you to see through concrete walls, trees, etc.
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I’ve had glasses since 2nd grade so my eyesight has never been very good. While growing up I had a 3-9 on my 22-250 (jack of all trades as my only rifle) and shot a lot of woodchucks. I always wanted and needed more magnification but I couldn’t afford a larger one (12 -18 years old). I would have loved the 6x24 FFP I just put on my new Impact, wow that would have been awesome!Optics are such a subjective topic for many reasons as we know. I wanted to open this up as a safe place to share what the parameters we contemplated before “laying down the cash $$” for our next Optic purchase, regardless of price, <$100 />$3000, whatever...Details, details, details
This is NOT a “brand” conversation so please refrain, as it will muddy the conversation. This is a personal experience explanation of “why” you purchase the particular optics you do, at the price point you did. Country of design/origin is permitted.
Patrick
I’m not stuck at all on brand and won’t spend for the expensive stuff. I love the saying from “The Patriot” when the father tell his kids “aim small miss small”. Lots of magnification lets me aim as small as I can.
The best way to “see” how crappy your cheap scope is…. Try the One hole group challenge rsfrid put out on Target Shooting Challenges. I have an ultra cheap 6x24 on my Benjamin Marauder and at 8 yards I feel like the double vision I had over the summer is coming back. Poor light, poor clarity just bad sight picture! I really need to mount a different one.
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I think if you could multiply all the possible individual shooter needs/wants by all of the options available in market, the number of permutations would be astounding. Therefore prioritizing your needs (and don’t forget cash available) is one way to minimize what can otherwise be a daunting and frustrating search.
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