MEGARMS
KnowNothing
I have a Vortex PST 1x4 and am unhappy with the reticle illumination during daylight/sunshine. I called Vortex and was told two things.
1. The illuminated reticle is intended for low light situations and there is no need to use it when the sun is shining.
2. Vortex did upgrade the illumination module on the PSTs a while back, but it is impossible to know if mine has the upgrade without sending it in.
My response to #1 is that I do need the illumination, especially when shooting at black targets. Without it, the reticle blends in to the target.
I really hate to send the scope back (done it twice before for other issues which they fixed) because it cost $15 - $20 to ship/insure, and even more so because I will need to remount and zero it in. Before I do, just wanted to check others thoughts/experiences with their illuminated reticles and see how they compare.
1. The illuminated reticle is intended for low light situations and there is no need to use it when the sun is shining.
2. Vortex did upgrade the illumination module on the PSTs a while back, but it is impossible to know if mine has the upgrade without sending it in.
My response to #1 is that I do need the illumination, especially when shooting at black targets. Without it, the reticle blends in to the target.
I really hate to send the scope back (done it twice before for other issues which they fixed) because it cost $15 - $20 to ship/insure, and even more so because I will need to remount and zero it in. Before I do, just wanted to check others thoughts/experiences with their illuminated reticles and see how they compare.