Traditional Red Dot VS Prism (Astigmatism issues)

[nucular]

I need to get an optic to put on a 10/22 takedown. I would have liked an LPVO but because the optic mounts to the barrel, I think that option may be out. I have several red dots on other rifles but with my slight astigmatism, I thought I would try something different. Does anyone with astigmatism have any feedback on the Primary Arms SLx prism optics? Are they clearer? Any disadvantages over other red dots? Should I just suck it up and deal with the blurry dot?

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DetailsAfter rigorous field testing, this optic has been given a Silver-tier rating by the National Tactical Officers Association. This Primary Arms MicroPrism is part of the SLx optics line. SLx optics have built a reputation for innovation, reliability, and value. All SLx optics undergo...

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[marvin02]

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That optic claims up to 6 inches of eye relief, with optimal of 3.6 inches.

Some have good luck holding zero with a receiver mounted optic. YMMV

 

[radar8756]

I was told to try Gun Shop Rentals with Red Dots - ( still looking ) -

 

[Hookeye]

Without my glasses my PA G2 1x has annoying double image blur. Think thicker reticles are worse w astigmatism. Mine is ACSS reticle.

Fine w my glasses on.

Can still shoot a 3 moa dot reflex without my glasses. It blurs some but doesnt really give off a ghost image. Maybe due to less area of illumination.

A small dot blurred or w close ghost image still appears as a dot of sorts, to me.

Def try before you buy.

 

[Ark]

A 1x prism would probably be good on a 10/22, depending on how low you can mount it. The PAs have a lot of mount options, the lowest one on a 10/22 pic rail would probably be good.

They don't really have infinite eye relief like a dot. I've found that you do have to run them toward the back. They do have an eyebox, although it's very generous. You can't really stuff the reticle in the bottom corner, barely seeing it, and still get hits like a red dot can. Using one is closer to using a scope than a dot.

The bigger problem is receiver optics on a TD. I've been down that road and it doesn't work out. You're better off just using the barrel mounted irons.