Rifle Scopes has anyone tried a optical booster

[42769vette]

http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2008/07/02/davis-optical-boosters-more-models-more-options/

i had never heard of it until today. anyone run one and what did/do you think

 

[42769vette]

Re: has anyone tried a optical booster

noone has tried this product? it must be a bad idea then

 

[usmcsniperone]

Re: has anyone tried a optical booster

I seen it in my predator hunting magazine last night. I am also curious about it. Seems like it is just another gimmick. Another lens to look through and to lower the light transmission.

I sure would like to turn my 24 power scope into a 32 power though!

 

[lightman]

Re: has anyone tried a optical booster

I had one on a Leupold competition scope.It worked ok,but on a high fixed power scope,the mirage would get worse from one relay to the next and I would remove it.You have to readjust the focus,not a big deal,but at a fast moving match,it is something else to do.The Davis that I had was a quality piece,but I probably would not do it again.Hope this helps, Pete

 

[42769vette]

Re: has anyone tried a optical booster

it helps alot. what abou on a fixed range f-class rifle?

 

[lightman]

Re: has anyone tried a optical booster

If you have the time to refocus,it will help under some conditions.I finally traded up to a high power varable power scope.Under good conditions I shoot on the highest power and turn it down when the heat and mirage get bad.The booster is a little over a hundred bucks,and you can probably sell a used one for $60 to $75,later if you don't like it,so you have a minimum loss if you don't like it. Pete