scopes question

5udhir · May 9th, 2009, 21:54

i was wondering what the term "reflex site" means, specifically the 'reflex' part. Another word is eye relief, what does that refer to? i see terms like 'unlimited eye-relief' and have no clue what they mean.

another thing i was wondering was about scope magnification. if i am using an mp5 with a hk94 barrel extension(and appropriate inner barrel), then what type of magnification would do, without overdoing it? I have been on the forums for some time now but hardly see anything explaining scopes for begginers.

one more thing, what types of scopes are easy to use with eye protection/facemasks?

thanks

guysullavin · May 9th, 2009, 22:04

maybe a 4x magnification at the most for an mp5, actually if you go any higher its almost irrelevant because airsoft guns are so inconsistent anyways no matter the gun.

RockinShaun · May 9th, 2009, 22:10

Hey "Eye Relief" is basically how close to the scope your eye has to be to see through it clearly. For example binoculars have no eye relief they have to be against your face to see through them. The more eye relief the farther away from your face the scope can be and you can still clearly see through it.
As for the magnification if find a lot of guys seem to use 3x why i don't know maybe because they are easily available. Personally I use an RDS on my MP5 and my M4 and haven't found the need for a magnifier.

5udhir · May 10th, 2009, 00:34

ok, what about reflex site? is that just a another word for red dot site?

and scopes with a narrow diameter(the ones where your eye is against the scope), are they harder to use while earing goggles/facemasks?

Qlong · May 10th, 2009, 00:56

Reflex sights are optical sights that reflects a reticule image onto a combining glass inside the sight which superimposes that reticule on the target. Basically any sight that projects a reticule, reddots/eotechs.

5udhir · May 12th, 2009, 03:11

cool, thanks

Amos · May 12th, 2009, 03:29

Since your questions have been answered.. I'll chime in here.

In airsoft I find for general gunning anything above 2X is too much.... On my sniper rifle I use a 1.5 - 6X scope... and I've never needed more than 6X magnification.

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May 9th, 2009, 21:54	#1
5udhir Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario	scopes question i was wondering what the term "reflex site" means, specifically the 'reflex' part. Another word is eye relief, what does that refer to? i see terms like 'unlimited eye-relief' and have no clue what they mean. another thing i was wondering was about scope magnification. if i am using an mp5 with a hk94 barrel extension(and appropriate inner barrel), then what type of magnification would do, without overdoing it? I have been on the forums for some time now but hardly see anything explaining scopes for begginers. one more thing, what types of scopes are easy to use with eye protection/facemasks? thanks Last edited by 5udhir; May 9th, 2009 at 21:58..

May 10th, 2009, 00:56	#5
Qlong Division Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scarborough, Ontario	Reflex sights are optical sights that reflects a reticule image onto a combining glass inside the sight which superimposes that reticule on the target. Basically any sight that projects a reticule, reddots/eotechs. __________________ Weee! Last edited by Qlong; May 10th, 2009 at 01:01..

May 12th, 2009, 03:29	#7
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	Since your questions have been answered.. I'll chime in here. In airsoft I find for general gunning anything above 2X is too much.... On my sniper rifle I use a 1.5 - 6X scope... and I've never needed more than 6X magnification. __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

May 9th, 2009, 22:04	#2
guysullavin Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON	maybe a 4x magnification at the most for an mp5, actually if you go any higher its almost irrelevant because airsoft guns are so inconsistent anyways no matter the gun.

May 9th, 2009, 22:10	#3
RockinShaun Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mississauga	Hey "Eye Relief" is basically how close to the scope your eye has to be to see through it clearly. For example binoculars have no eye relief they have to be against your face to see through them. The more eye relief the farther away from your face the scope can be and you can still clearly see through it. As for the magnification if find a lot of guys seem to use 3x why i don't know maybe because they are easily available. Personally I use an RDS on my MP5 and my M4 and haven't found the need for a magnifier.

May 10th, 2009, 00:34	#4
5udhir Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario	ok, what about reflex site? is that just a another word for red dot site? and scopes with a narrow diameter(the ones where your eye is against the scope), are they harder to use while earing goggles/facemasks?

May 12th, 2009, 03:11	#6
5udhir Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario	cool, thanks

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