I've found another good reflex ("red-dot") type sight that can be used for mounted binoculars and telescopes. Guide Gear Compact Multi-reticle reflex sight, from the Sportsman's Guide, stock #AX6A1-20367, $49.97. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=239991 While pricier than the typical red-dot gun sight used for astronomy, it's still only about 1/3 the cost of a TV Starbeam, and only a few dollars more than say, a Telrad or a Quickfinder. As Guy can tell you, reflex gunsights can run into the hundreds of dollars for the high-end models so this one is still considered modestly priced. My first impression out of the box was of quality construction. This unit is anodized metal, not plastic. It is also a bit smaller than the typical reflex sight, yet the viewing window is a large 33mm. It offers 4 different reticle patterns and 4 brightness levels so you should be able to choose a reticle that works well for you. Standard dovetail mount, and rubber window cover. It also comes with a pair of allen wrenches for adjustment purposes, and a cleaning cloth. The reflective coating on the window could be a little more transparent but it shouldn't be too dimming. I hope to try it out on the stars in the next week or two and will report back, as well as post a photo on my Gallery page once I get it mounted. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Hi Chuck This is the same reflex sight introduced by Burgess Optics ($59) and also carried by William Optics ($89). I have 3 and like them the best of all the 'red dot' style finders. The only faults that I have seen is that when patterns are switched that they are very slightly misaligned. The other problem is that at even the lowest illumination setting, it was too bright and was corrected by adding 2 small pieces of #25 lighting gel (red) in the led housing. I now can easily work in very dark sky (Haleakala) and also use the finder in daylight when the highest setting is used. The metal construction is also very nice and feels solid, a good product and at $49, EVEN BETTER. aloha Rob
Quoting Chuck Hards <chuckhards@yahoo.com>:
As Guy can tell you, reflex gunsights can run into the hundreds of dollars for the high-end models so this one is still considered modestly priced.
Thanks for the heads up Chuck, I'll have to get me one. That's a great price! The high-end stuff will set you back about $300.00 or so. The beautiful thing about these relatively inexpensive sights is that if they don't perform well, you can set them up at 100 yards and shoot AT them. ;) I wonder how big of a dent they would make in the desert if you dropped one from an airplane. For $49 you can have a lot of fun...
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