TIP TUESDAY: DOT NOT ROUND WITH JOHN ENLOE

Are you experiencing issues with your red dot sight? Technical Support Manager John Enloe explains one common problem customers face is a non-round dot appearance. This can be attributed to ocular distortion, which might seem counterintuitive for those familiar with traditional sight techniques. In this FAQ, we'll provide useful tips to diagnose and rectify this problem.

Ocular Distortion and Target Focus:

With red dot sights, the conventional front sight focus doesn't apply. Instead, maintain your focus on the target while perceiving the sights peripherally. This subtle shift can make a significant difference in achieving a round dot appearance.

The Iron Sight Trick:

For those using co-witness configurations, deploy the rear sight to create a pinhole aperture. This temporary setup serves two purposes: it locks the focal plane of the eye and restricts incoming light. Through this aperture, the dot should appear perfectly round.

Post-It Note Aperture:

If your gun isn't co-witnessed or lacks iron sights, create a simple aperture using a post-it note and a ballpoint pen. Looking through this pinhole will help you verify the dot's roundness.

Utilizing Your Cell Phone:

Today's easiest trick involves using your cell phone's camera lens. The hard lens of the camera captures a clean and fixed image of the dot, eliminating any fluid eye lens perception. Take a picture and zoom in to confirm the dot's roundness.

Maintaining Target Focus:

Remember, the key to using any reflex sight effectively is to maintain target focus at all times. Avoid shifting your focus back and forth; instead, keep your eyes focused downrange.

For further assistance or any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at Aimpoint. Visit our website at Aimpoint.us for more information. Optimize your red dot sight experience everyday!

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JOHN ENLOE

Technical support manager | Aimpoint

Technical Support and Service with Aimpoint for 17 years. Shooting competitively for over 35 years. Former USPSA, 3-Gun, and IDPA competitor. Student of all things guns.

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