Rifle Scopes Optical Boosters

[dmgreene]

I was wondering if anybody has used an optical booster. I was thinking of using one on my 3.5X15 NF when I wanted a little more power. I love the 15X for hunting but I want more power for load development and some informal competition. Can you still read mirage when using a booster? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

David

 

[BountyHunter]

Re: Optical Boosters

I have two and been using them for almost two years. Absolutely great!

It is easy to dial down to mirage readable.

Go for it, you will not regret it.

BH

 

[dmgreene]

Re: Optical Boosters

Thanks BH. Have you tried different brands and powers. If so which do you prefer.

David

 

[The Mechanic]

Re: Optical Boosters

Some of the benchresters have been using these. I am sure there is most likely better but these look pretty good.
http://www.bulzeyepro.com/competition-boosters-factory.php

 

[OldmaninNeb]

Re: Optical Boosters

I just ordered a bulzeyepro entry level to try out (3x) will letcha know. tired eyes need help.

 

[dmgreene]

Re: Optical Boosters

Yeah I didn't know that my eyes were getting as bad as they are until I but my readers on and looked through my scope. I could actually adjust my scope where I could see the target and the reticle clearly. Let me know how it works out.

David

 

[rossneder]

Re: Optical Boosters

I need one of these also, I have lots of camera gear and tried a 37mm x7 macro on a Zeiss scope. Works great except that I can't focus the reticule at full power and/or I can't focus the target at less than full power.

I'll try a x2 and x4 later this week, I suspect that is why they are not offered at more magnification then x4.

Ross

 

[gunman_7]

Re: Optical Boosters

So it says its a 4x does that mean it takes my fixed 10x and magnify it to 40x ????? It's not making sense...

 

[BillCominos]

Re: Optical Boosters

I believe it's additive not multiplicative, so a 4x on a 10x scope would be 14x??

ETA - after reading the entire site on these I found one article that said a 25X scope with a 3X booster equaled 32 - 38X.... So, it's not additive, it's a little more complicated....

 

[OldmaninNeb]

Re: Optical Boosters

first day trying out the booster....it did seem to magnify the target some, but was a little darker and couldn't bring it into sharp focus...ended up taking it off for the clarity. used on a Leop. 6-18 MkII. Also, was too small for the swarovski. Will try it again another time. Did finally dial in 400 yds with both the .223 and .308 .....now to find that elusive 500 yds.

 

[Ratbert]

Re: Optical Boosters

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: popgunz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">first day trying out the booster....it did seem to magnify the target some, but was a little darker and couldn't bring it into sharp focus...ended up taking it off for the clarity. </div></div>

That pretty much sums up the experience I had with mine. In the end, I decided it wasn't worth the trouble.