Prism vs. Red Dot: Choosing the Right Optic for Your Needs Choosing the right optic for your firearm can significantly impact your accuracy, speed, and overall shooting experience. The debate between prism sights and red dot sights is a common one, and understanding the differences between these two technologies is crucial for making an informed … Read more
Understanding Vision and Optics What is Astigmatism? Before diving into the specifics of selecting an AR optic, it’s essential to grasp the fundamentals of astigmatism and how it interacts with the world of aiming devices. Astigmatism is a common refractive error affecting the eye’s ability to focus light correctly on the retina. Instead of a … Read more
Understanding Astigmatism’s Impact on Sight Picture Astigmatism, fundamentally, is a visual condition caused by an irregularly shaped cornea or lens within the eye. Instead of being perfectly round, these structures possess a more oval or football-like shape, leading to light refracting unevenly. This uneven refraction causes light to focus at multiple points on the retina, … Read more
