Sighting for my BO
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SMSgtRod, are you in the P&S Facebook Groups?
If you are, there's a rather recent discussion there that highlights the difficulties in the use of the 45-deg. offset:
Pay special attention to Chuck Pressburg's reply: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PSP...35311636285&reply_comment_id=2717584994954650 , as well as the others below it, in that same sub-reply group.
Pressburg's the SME behind Presscheck Consulting, whose "No Fail" handgun drill was perhaps the spawn of the renewed interest in handgun efficacy beyond the 10 yard line: something that the late Pat Rogers and others had lamented.
If you are, there's a rather recent discussion there that highlights the difficulties in the use of the 45-deg. offset:
Pay special attention to Chuck Pressburg's reply: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PSP...35311636285&reply_comment_id=2717584994954650 , as well as the others below it, in that same sub-reply group.
Pressburg's the SME behind Presscheck Consulting, whose "No Fail" handgun drill was perhaps the spawn of the renewed interest in handgun efficacy beyond the 10 yard line: something that the late Pat Rogers and others had lamented.
TEXASforLIFE
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The offset too me is a waste of movement, especially when I can run sights in tandem. It usually consist of 3 pieces that can be 100% sighted in for 3 and 4 ranges. It's a math calculation that I do. I get 1 set and then work the other 1 or 2 out as needed.
That's the other approach - and certainly, like the offsets, it works for some shooters.
I've always wanted to play with that kind of setup as I am cross-dominant. Having a vertically raised/offset close-range sighting alternative over a fixed (or just more powerful) magnification lower, theoretically, should work out well for me, but I honestly don't know.
I was able to try the Leopold D-EVO/RDS setup once, but it was in the confines of a store setting, so I wasn't able to really see if it would play out. I've yet to find someone in a training class or even on the flat-range with one, and given its expense, that's not a purchase I want to make, without first trying, particularly given both its weight as well as the concessions of the side-saddle magnified optic.
Regardless, my personal belief is that no matter how the individual end-user chooses to set up their weapon, they need to achieve proficiency with it in whatever it is the context of their use. And this, of-course, just demands practicing towards that goal.
TEXASforLIFE
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True, always get what setup works for you, but I'm sure that no one out there has had the opportunity too try this kind of setup!That's the other approach - and certainly, like the offsets, it works for some shooters.
I've always wanted to play with that kind of setup as I am cross-dominant. Having a vertically raised/offset close-range sighting alternative over a fixed (or just more powerful) magnification lower, theoretically, should work out well for me, but I honestly don't know.
I was able to try the Leopold D-EVO/RDS setup once, but it was in the confines of a store setting, so I wasn't able to really see if it would play out. I've yet to find someone in a training class or even on the flat-range with one, and given its expense, that's not a purchase I want to make, without first trying, particularly given both its weight as well as the concessions of the side-saddle magnified optic.
Regardless, my personal belief is that no matter how the individual end-user chooses to set up their weapon, they need to achieve proficiency with it in whatever it is the context of their use. And this, of-course, just demands practicing towards that goal.
^ It's hard to find that opportunity, for sure.
And that's coming from me - a guy who is a self-confessed range-rat and training "hobbyist."
The people I get to meet aren't really "typical," and tend to have more specialized and higher-end equipment: but even then, it's typically more conventional.
And that's coming from me - a guy who is a self-confessed range-rat and training "hobbyist."
The people I get to meet aren't really "typical," and tend to have more specialized and higher-end equipment: but even then, it's typically more conventional.
TEXASforLIFE
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Going down the same tracks again! The military does sniper training just south of me and I know the person who does the teaching. Anyone can sign up for it!
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TEXASforLIFE
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Just trying too keep the BBs out of the Q for a better bbq, no bird shot makes a better food!
TEXASforLIFE
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With the area that Texas covers it should have an abundance of facilities!
Keystone19250
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I have the Vortex Strikfire on my 300 BO Saint pistol. I’m also not a big fan of lasers so I also added a light with touch pad.
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Susquash
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Friend of mine has a 10 1/2" .556 with a red dot that is scarily accurate out to 100 yds. Not sure how you feel about a red dot but there are a lot of them out there. Just don't go super cheap. Made that mistake on a red dot on my SKS a while back and it only lasted one shot.
Keystone19250
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I agree, there is a scope, laser, light, and I think red dot combo setup for sale on FB for about $200 I can imagine how long that would last. You get what you pay for.
SMSgtRod
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It's hard to tell. The AT3 Dot/Laser combo that I just sent back because the laser failed on the 4th round fired from my 300 BO cost $150.
The cheap Pinty Dot that I put on it for the heck of it is working fine after a couple hundred rounds. Hasn't lost zero and cost a whopping $25.
So I'm still looking for something decent and inexpensive.
The cheap Pinty Dot that I put on it for the heck of it is working fine after a couple hundred rounds. Hasn't lost zero and cost a whopping $25.
So I'm still looking for something decent and inexpensive.