Im just wanting to get into FT and purchased a .177 Gauntlet as this was what my budget allowed. Ive tried various optics and they all work about the same. I don't have more than $150 to spend on optics should I decide to go that route. Here's my problem and Im hoping someone else has this figured out.I practice at 25-45 yards as my property allows. I wear readers (not when I shoot) and it's either the cross hairs are in focus or the target is is focus and the cross hairs are blurred. I had a routine eye exam and I definitely need glasses. How do some of you older guys (like me 60+) get past this? It's not horrible - I can shoot a quarter size group at 35 yes with my Gauntlet - but to have both reticle and target in focus? Sure would be nice...
Hi, I’m far from an expert but I do shoot Field Target. Make sure that you adjust the ocular to your eye. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, on the back of the scope, the part closest to your eye, there should be a way to adjust specifically to your eye sight. Hold the scope and look at a blank wall or the sky and turn the ocular adjustment until the cross hairs are in focus for your eye. The when you range a Target you will adjust the objective lens( front of the scope or the sidewheeli f you have one) until the Target is in focus. That should give you a range estimate but will probably not be precise enough until you mark your scope with the various ranges. The scope markings change with ocular adjustment and are used only as a guideline until more precise measurements and markings are made.I hope this helps and if you knew all of that, I think I misunderstood your question. Gary in FL (71 so I know your problem first hand)
Thanks to everyone for the input. It's just too cold today (23 degrees) so as soon as I get back outside Ill make the adjustments and let you know the results.I have not got my prescription lenses yet as the eye exam was Friday - again, Ill keep you posted and thanks for the videos.Thanks everyone.WG