01-28-2013, 05:00 AM
stokesrj Wrote:What you really need is crisp focus on the front sight, Bob Jones makes lenses that go in the A2 rear sight hood. In general most older folks need either a .5 of .75 diopter rear lens to allow sharp focus on the front sight with a relaxed eye muscle. You will also need a small rear aperture, .038, .040 or .042, the smaller the longer the focal length.
http://www.bjonessights.com/AR15.html
The only proper color for a front sight to give you the greatest definition and accuracy is flat black. Sure the optical fiber and paint can make the front sight stand out, but you will be hard pressed to produce 1.5 MOA accuracy with them. A properly smoked front sight can produce .5 MOA accuracy provided the rifle and ammo are up to it. A carbide smoker is handy to keep your front sight non reflective, I use the RayVin Super Smoker.
You can get a Super Smoker from several places, I like White Oak Armament http://www.whiteoakarmament.com/xcart/pr...256&page=5
If you decide to get one, here is a little video that helps you understand how to use it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXF0u8OrLdU
I have owned and used the micro sight, it is really neat and does allow you to see the front sight and target both in focus at the same time. But I found it to be unreliable under some light conditions and alignment is critical. Most people I know that use them have problems with wandering zero's but for some it works really well.
I personally know Bob Jones of Bjones sights, John Holliger of White Oak Armament, and Ray Brandes the inventor of the Ray Vin Super smoker, in fact he and I shared a condo at Camp Perry for the National matches this year. These are all things I used to win my distinguished rifleman badge so I know they work.
There are also shooting glasses made specifically for this purpose I own three different ones, the Bjones, Knobloch, and DeCott but I prefer the lens mounted in the hood. I'll be 59 years old this year and can still shoot half minute groups with my service rifle using the A2 metallic sights.
Bob
stokesrj, I'm impressed. I'm 53 and gave up open sights years ago. It's only scopes and aim point for me now. I'll have to look into shooting glasses after reading your thread.