02-02-2012, 01:36 AM
Scout scopes were the OG red dots. Back in the day before red dots there was no really satisfactory really quick firing mechanism outside of iron sights. Even a 1x scope took up a lot of space in your vision (and had some other problems.) A scout scope is "out of the way" and so doesn't obscure the landscape. If you hunt with it, this can be a great advantage as you can track with your left eye and aim with your right, ie, you still retain a great deal of awareness of the landscape, even when aiming.
2.5x is a nice, balanced magnification that allows for a great deal of good field shooting without being too much for all but the closest of CQB.
It was a great idea in its time, but I think red dots have obviated a lot of its usefulness in many places. I still like them, though.
2.5x is a nice, balanced magnification that allows for a great deal of good field shooting without being too much for all but the closest of CQB.
It was a great idea in its time, but I think red dots have obviated a lot of its usefulness in many places. I still like them, though.