The threshold for when an optic becomes acceptable or unacceptable is the question.
I’ve spent some time reading through this forum and have tried to understand what the minimum threshold standard is for an optic with no luck.
Many optic characteristics get thrown around like:
Weight
Clarity
Daylight brightness
Eyebox
Exit pupil
Objective size
Light transmission
Warranty
Customer service
Country of manufacture
Reticle
Price
True 1x
Retention of zero
Turret tracking
How discernible the turret clicks are
Almost none of these have quantifiable standards. Exit pupil does. Weight is simple to evaluate, but how heavy is too heavy? Eyebox does a bit, but mostly the terms I read are “forgiving” or “tight”.
Here is the question.
Do you have an objective and quantifiable standard for an optic that it must meet/pass in order for you to consider purchasing it?
If so, would you be so kind as to explain below?
For instance, if clarity is one of your desired standards, how do you objectively evaluate that? How does a specific clarity standard make or break you ability to use the optic? Same question for any other characteristic that you choose. No need to name brands, I’m just looking for the user experience and what characteristics are essential and in what value.
I’ve spent some time reading through this forum and have tried to understand what the minimum threshold standard is for an optic with no luck.
Many optic characteristics get thrown around like:
Weight
Clarity
Daylight brightness
Eyebox
Exit pupil
Objective size
Light transmission
Warranty
Customer service
Country of manufacture
Reticle
Price
True 1x
Retention of zero
Turret tracking
How discernible the turret clicks are
Almost none of these have quantifiable standards. Exit pupil does. Weight is simple to evaluate, but how heavy is too heavy? Eyebox does a bit, but mostly the terms I read are “forgiving” or “tight”.
Here is the question.
Do you have an objective and quantifiable standard for an optic that it must meet/pass in order for you to consider purchasing it?
If so, would you be so kind as to explain below?
For instance, if clarity is one of your desired standards, how do you objectively evaluate that? How does a specific clarity standard make or break you ability to use the optic? Same question for any other characteristic that you choose. No need to name brands, I’m just looking for the user experience and what characteristics are essential and in what value.