Sighting problem

[fdcof]

I took the scope off of my new first time muzzleloader as Colorado doesn't allow scopes. Although I never needed contacts or glasses when younger I now need reading glasses. I discovered that without glasses I can see downrange but not the front or rear sight. With one strength reading glasses I can see the rear sight but not the front or downrange. With a different strength I can see the front but not the rear or downrange. Is there a solution for this problem? Thanks, Fred

 

[john s mosby]

fdcof

I had the same problem. It's called old eyes. HA
I now use the Merit Optical Attachment on my glasses. It lets you see both sights and the target by using an adjustable iris, like a peep sight, it sticks on your glasses by a suction cup. Check out their web site, it's www.meritcorpration.com.
I think it cost me about $50 but well worth it. You could do the same thing by folding a soda can tab over and putting a small hole in it, then hanging it on your glasses. The Merit thing lets you vary the hole from .022 to .156 dia.

Good luck.

 

[hobbles]

fdcof
I just went thru all that myself,, hope this helps you,, sure did help me,, I went with optic front and middle plus the peep, I am far sighted also and could sea the target but not the sight to well,, good luck,,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/hobbles/a1.jpg
http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/ubbthr...part=1&vc=1
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[roundball]

I took the scope off of my new first time muzzleloader as Colorado doesn't allow scopes. Although I never needed contacts or glasses when younger I now need reading glasses. I discovered that without glasses I can see downrange but not the front or rear sight. With one strength reading glasses I can see the rear sight but not the front or downrange. With a different strength I can see the front but not the rear or downrange. Is there a solution for this problem? Thanks, Fred

Welcome to the "Aging Eyes Club" ::
For me, I found I can use full size drugstore reading glasses in the 1.00 and/or 1.25 diopter range to get the sights in focus and provide some eye protection from the flintlock at the same time