hs503G acss reticle question

[Tanto]

[snacks]

I have astigmatism as well. I currently have the 503g with acss thinking I will be able to see the chevron. It’s just a blur to me. I just see a glob of a red dot. With a 3x magnifier I can discern the chevron and the dots.

Your astigmatism May be different than mine. But I would recommend a prism scope with an etched reticle. Or just a plain red dot.

Primary arms has an 2x etched reticle that should be out.

Cheaper to get a 503 or 403 in a red dot.

I’m just using a regular red dot with my prescription lenses



If your shooting that close the objective size of the red dot would work as an aiming circle. Anything inside the red dots field of view in 10-15 yards should get you hits on target

[Tanto]

Thanks for the reply. I’m digging the PA x2 prism but it’s sold out everywhere. My question is, would we be able to use the tip of the chevron like a red dot for any target 10 yards and below?

Most prism optics have the acss except the spit fire.

[HKAllTheThings]

I don't have that optic but it doesn't really matter because you still need to account for height over bore at that distance (10 yards).

So, you need to hold high and can use the bottom of that reticle as an aiming point.

[lingpow]

I don't have that optic but it doesn't really matter because you still need to account for height over bore at that distance (10 yards).

So, you need to hold high and can use the bottom of that reticle as an aiming point.

I agree with this!

I enjoy my Swampfox Blade as well as my Holosun dots - both are friendly to my astigmatism

The general principles are similar whether you're using a Holosun or Eotech or Vortex etc. Use the bottom of the circle for a quick and dirty estimate for holdover up close (given 50ish yard zero). Otherwise, anything in the big circle itself will get you where you need to be.

The difference with the Swampfox Blade is that it's actually designed for POA / POI at those points on the reticle (given a 50 yard zero), rather than just the accepted guess, which is pretty cool. I'm not taking Hollywood movie-esque hostage shots at 10 yards but more precision up close doesn't hurt.

[snacks]

in my experience i couldn't use the tip of the chevron. for the simple reason that i couldn't see it even with my prescripton lenses. You may have better luck than I.

[kcheung2]

For ranges under 50 yds there's no reason to get an ACSS reticle. Just stick with a simple red dot. Even with astigmatism, it just means the dot goes from a crisp 2 moa to a blurry 4 moa. Which at 50 yds means the dot size went from 1" to a blurry 2", and at your anticipated 20 yds it's even less of an issue. Zero at 25 yds, and anything from 10 yds to 50 yds will hit within an inch of your dot.

[Batman]

Also look at the Vortex Spitfire 1x. It's a prism sight so it won't interfere as much with the astigmatism (ask me how I know!!).

[static2126]

To be honest for your use case the Blade make a ton of sense. Thst reticile is genius for CQB

[static2126]

Thanks for the reply. I’m digging the PA x2 prism but it’s sold out everywhere. My question is, would we be able to use the tip of the chevron like a red dot for any target 10 yards and below?

Most prism optics have the acss except the spit fire.

Yes you can but we use the big circle at close range just know your holdover. It is fast for cqb if you do.

I also like the swampfox blade

[static2126]

If I was shooting under 50 yards I would 100% go with swampfox blade

[Tanto]

If I was shooting under 50 yards I would 100% go with swampfox blade

To be honest for your use case the Blade make a ton of sense. Thst reticile is genius for CQB

Yes you can but we use the big circle at close range just know your holdover. It is fast for cqb if you do.

I also like the swampfox blade

[lingpow]

[vpravada]

I've tried acss 1, 2.5, 3, &5. Just picked up a Vortex spitfire and really like it. Simple for close range & under $200

[kcheung2]

For example: I if get a target on the tip of the chevron 5 or 20 yards out the shot would most likely hit too low, correct?

Are you doing precision target shots at 5-20 yds? Does it matter if you are 2" off? At those distances the priority would be to get a snap shot off quickly, and accuracy within 10" would be perfectly acceptable. Almost like a shotgun, point the barrel and shoot. I would not be worried about holdover with that quarter second I have to get the shot off.