03-27-2011, 11:59 PM
I like this. I just looked through an aperture sight at a random object about 40 yards away. When focused on the target, I can still see the front sight pretty clearly. Conversely, (I know from years of shooting) when focused on the front sight, the target is nothing but a blur. At any significant distance, that's an encumbrance. But I've heard instructors say "see the fuzz, shoot the fuzz". To me, that's not precise enough.
Strangely, I noticed for the first time that, like I said above, I could focus on the target through the aperture, and also see the front post well enough to aim precisely. However, when I raised my eye above the rear aperture and stayed focused on the target, the front sight blurred to an unusable extent. Don't know how that works, but that rear aperture allows my eye to focus on the target and almost have the front post focused at the same time.
I haven't yet looked across standard open sights to see if the same holds true, but I'm guessing it won't. What sort of sight were you using? I know you said the front sight was circular, but was it a rear aperture or barrel mounted rear sight?
Thanks,
Will
Strangely, I noticed for the first time that, like I said above, I could focus on the target through the aperture, and also see the front post well enough to aim precisely. However, when I raised my eye above the rear aperture and stayed focused on the target, the front sight blurred to an unusable extent. Don't know how that works, but that rear aperture allows my eye to focus on the target and almost have the front post focused at the same time.
I haven't yet looked across standard open sights to see if the same holds true, but I'm guessing it won't. What sort of sight were you using? I know you said the front sight was circular, but was it a rear aperture or barrel mounted rear sight?
Thanks,
Will