Rifle Scopes Vortex spitfire for astigmatism?

[Happiness Is A Warm Gun]

I have a family member who cannot use aimpoints due to having astigmatism. For a HD rifle a lpvo is not ideal, but I have read elsewhere that the vortex spitfire can work. Anyone have one? They almost seem too cheap to be something that is reliable, but I am open to see if it works.

 

[richthe1]

Can’t help you on the spitfire, but when comparing RDS side by side at my local store I had trouble with some trijicon, sig, and vortex RDSs, but the Holosuns with the circle dot reticle seemed to work well for me, even with my astigmatism. I don’t own one yet, but if your family member could test one out it might work if you’d like to stick with a RDS. Some people with astigmatisms have luck with holographic sights as well. I might be preaching to the choir, but hope that helps.

 

[Happiness Is A Warm Gun]

I appreciate any feedback. I don't really know anything about holosuns. Do you know what models are better for your eyes?

 

[Hoody2shoes]

I prefer the PA cyclops to the spitfire. Swampfox also makes a 1x prismatic that appears to be a solid choice.

 

[mildot326]

I have a family member who cannot use aimpoints due to having astigmatism. For a HD rifle a lpvo is not ideal, but I have read elsewhere that the vortex spitfire can work. Anyone have one? They almost seem too cheap to be something that is reliable, but I am open to see if it works.

I had one and sold it, they say that an "etched" reticle is not affected by your astigmatism. However I found that the Vortex wasn't that clear even with the etched reticle and my astigmatism, it does depend on how bad you eyes are. That said, I went with the Holosun 510, and I'm still evaluating it.

 

[Hoody2shoes]

I should also add, at hd/cbq distances a Starburst of a rds isn't going to have a negative impact when using to aim provided you apply the fundamentals. Put the weird red light high upper mass, safety off, and hit the giggle switch.

 

[richthe1]

I appreciate any feedback. I don't really know anything about holosuns. Do you know what models are better for your eyes?

Sorry, I’m not sure. I think I looked through a number of different Holosun models and it seemed to be pretty consistent, but can’t say for sure. I was looking at the 507c v2 for my Glock MOS and it worked well, though probably not ideal for HD rifle.

 

[koshkin]

Circle dot reticles will look a little less distorted if you have astigmatism, especially amber color, but ultimately a prismatic 1x scope might be your best bet.

If you want to try a red dot with high collimation quality, Leica Tempus and Crimson Trace CTS-1400 look very good to me, astigmatism and all. Mine is not very sever though.

ILya

 

[BigKev72]

I have had good luck with prismatic sights and astigmatism. I have used the spitfires and the Burris 1x and 3x prisms. They have worked well. Red dots don’t work at all for me. Just crazed red blurs.

 

[koshkin]

SwampFox Blade is probably one of the better 1x prismatic scopes I have seen lately.

ILya

 

[CarlsonCustoms]

I'm going to second the HoloSun suggestion.

I've got an astigmatism and my RMR's are blurry but all my Holosun red dots are much clearer for me.

Before Holosuns I did try some etched reticle prism scopes (PA 3x, Vortex) and while they did work they just weren't the same. I much prefer the Holosuns.

 

[army_eod]

I have astigmatisms and cant use red dots. My PA cyclops prismatic is perfect. No issue at all. I am only using prism optics vs red dots. All other weapons have scopes.

 

[JINKSTER]

I was going to go with an Aimpoint PRO but compared it to a Vortex Strikefire for < 1/2 the cost and wound up going with the Spitfire because the RD's seemed very Power/Flare sensitive (to my eyes) as compared to the etched ret. Spitfire 3X Prism...and the glass on mine is surprisingly clear...even when the sun ain't up.