Best red dot or reflex sight for astigmatism

[jastricker]

My daughter and I both have astigmatism’s, so I can’t see the red dot I just see red around the rim of the device. I was wondering about a good quality one that my daughter would be able to see that can be used on an Ak with 1-3x amplification for longer shots. Hopefully, something that isn’t super expensive. Thanks for your help

 

[Mr. Goodbar]

Primary arms prism scope, it’s fixed though, they have a 1X, 3X, and 5X

 

[cmshoot]

The More You Know: Living With Astigmatism When Using Red Dot, Holographic and Prismatic Optics -

About 15 years ago I sadly boxed up a brand new Red Dot Optic for it’s return to the manufacturer without ever having used it to fire a shot – the reticle was a blurry burst rather than a crisp clear dot. But before I called and asked for a return authorization, I decided to … Read More …

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[howl]

Those with shaped dots project the light through a filter to produce the shape. The starburst hits the filter and isn't projected to you.

I have looked at about all of them and have yet to see a single round dot model that doesn't starburst or produce a ghost dot no matter how much it cost. Generally, those with heavier tinting on the lens starburst less. The cheaper ones are like that. A Bushnell TRS-25, for example, isn't too bad if you don't turn it up too high. Turning the dot down as low as possible, while still being able to see it, helps.

 

[Dirty J]

Prisms are the best.

I find the holographic sights to be great for my astigmatism. Eotech or Vortex UH-1 are my go-tos.

 

[Leviathan]

Primary Arms Slx 1x, hands down. I went to a rifle class with an Aimpoint Pro. At 200 yards, I was missing man sized steel. I thought If I centered the starburst blob, that somewhere under the subtention, I'd hit. Nope. This is why you train. To learn new techniques, and proof your gear. I went on a mad hunt to remedy the situation, and I have nothing but the highest praise for the PA prisms. They have a focusing eye piece to match your vision, the mount array is great and they are very well built. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

 

[Burdy]

If you wanna use red dots, go to 6 MOA.

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