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by Davido2005
Mon Jan 29, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: New to diopters on rifle, eye strain concerns.
Replies: 14
Views: 15989

Re: New to diopters on rifle, eye strain concerns.

I’ve been meaning to update this thread, thanks for the reminder! I’ve changed to a black opaque blinder, larger front sight element, reduced eye relief, bought an adjustable iris (currently at 1.8) and practised! Between all of this things the problem has greatly reduced. I also have found when I s...
by Davido2005
Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:11 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: New to diopters on rifle, eye strain concerns.
Replies: 14
Views: 15989

Re: New to diopters on rifle, eye strain concerns.

Any reason not to use an extension tube to bring the iris closer to my eye? Seems simpler to me and less than a third of the cost of set back rails.
by Davido2005
Sun Dec 17, 2023 8:34 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: New to diopters on rifle, eye strain concerns.
Replies: 14
Views: 15989

Re: New to diopters on rifle, eye strain concerns.

Thank you. I’m hoping the inserts may be here soon, and will order an iris to play with. I had an assistant measure eye relief (did it very roughly myself before!) and it is actually more like 75mm so not as extreme as I thought. Would the rubber eyeshade have an impact on eye relief, as this comes ...
by Davido2005
Sat Dec 16, 2023 1:42 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: New to diopters on rifle, eye strain concerns.
Replies: 14
Views: 15989

Re: New to diopters on rifle, eye strain concerns.

Thanks so much. The rear sight could go back maybe 10mm if I mount it like you say with only the thumb screw. There are no spacers on the butt pad. In terms of mainstream adjustable butt pads it looks like they’re no thinner than mine. I’ve found someone on a forum who makes custom inserts so will o...
by Davido2005
Sat Dec 16, 2023 1:22 am
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: New to diopters on rifle, eye strain concerns.
Replies: 14
Views: 15989

Re: New to diopters on rifle, eye strain concerns.

Thank you very much for your response. I’m a little wary about using lenses when not needing them for day to day life, though this may be illogical. Unfortunately I can’t get the diopter any further back on the gun. I could explore set back risers etc, though I’m not sure how standard the rails are ...
by Davido2005
Thu Dec 14, 2023 3:10 pm
Forum: Shooters Lounge
Topic: New to diopters on rifle, eye strain concerns.
Replies: 14
Views: 15989

New to diopters on rifle, eye strain concerns.

Hi all, I’m a relatively experienced air rifle shooter using scopes in field target and hunter, but new to 10m air rifle and diopters (and this forum, hi!). I’ve recently picked up a Walther Lgr with I believe original sights on with a view to trying some informal club level 10m shooting. I have bee...