Sights on a smooth-bore rifle. Colimator sight for smooth-bore weapons. Fraction and cart

Recently, there has been a tendency to change the aiming devices on a smooth-born rifle. Standard aiming devices, still installed on most serial hunting rifles around the world, appeared at the earliest stage of development. firearms, and if we talk about casnosnostable weapons - then simultaneously with the advent of casnosalar doubles, i.e. More than a century ago. And a significant number of shooters uses such sightseeing to the present quite successful. However, the trends of recent times say that much has changed in this matter, and the aiming adaptations of the modern rifle should differ from the standard taken hundred and thirty years ago.

Traditional sighting devices

Traditionally, the target shooters of the shotgun was one of the fleece, usually a cylindrical ball (European tradition) or a ball (American tradition) of forms. In Russia, the guns are produced with cylindrical-ball-shaped mushkami (i.e., a complete or flat sphere on a cylinder or a cone). At the same time, the gun, as a rule, has a sighting bar. Two-barrels - almost always (for extremely rare exceptions), and self-accomplice and shops - mainly since the end of the Second World War, although the plank was produced before that time. Singles most often did not have the sighting bar.

Aiming plank is a very important element of the aiming devices for most shooters. With a conventional foam, only a few arrows do not have discomfort when shooting from a gun without a sight schedule. Planck and flies, against the mugs alone, significantly increases the convenience, speed and accuracy of aiming.

The aiming plank can be lying to the dulp part (so on most of the horizonts, and on a few verticals), or not to have a narrowing (so made almost on all verticals). The bar may be narrow (6-7 mm) and wide (9.5-12 mm). Wide straps equip mainly sports rifles, such strips also often have a white or red narrow strip or groove in the middle.

The domestic rifle of MR-233 has a wide bar and equipped with two flies

My opinion: the width of the plank is who is used. Personally, I do not like broad planks, with grooves, bars, and like a narrow plank. However, this opinion is subjective and, most likely, in the framework of sports disciplines, such broad planks really give an advantage, since they are equipped with almost 100% of sports guns.

The material strip is traditionally steel or recently carbon fiber. Plastic is good because it is easier, and, being not soldered along the entire length of the trunk, does not change its geometry when heating the barrel from intense firing. But his minus is fragility, so it can be used on the hunting rifle, it can be used mainly on "sterile" hunting, without prey in the thickets and other Russian attributes of the hunting.

The first step towards changing the aimed devices was expressed in the fact that two fleems began to install on the gun - a small in the middle of the plank and large at the end. When aiming, they were required to combine. Such a system was distributed mainly on American self-loading and shopping rifles, especially this idea was like Mossberg, but also other firms (Benelli, Remington, etc.) produce guns with 2 flyers. The idea of \u200b\u200bgood, but really does not have any advantages over one flock and the barbell in the speed or in the accuracy of the guidance. Although many users consider this system very convenient for themselves. The first domestic rifle, which comes from the plant with 2 flies, is MP-233.

But the high-quality step forward allowed to make new materials for the manufacture of sighting devices.

What was the main disadvantage of traditional flies? Small contrast on the background of the forest. They fought with this, making a fly from brass (yellow), ivory, staining her paint in white. But these were all semi-dimensions. This breakthrough occurred with the advent of a special plastics, which had the properties of fiber, i.e. It was capable of directing most of the light flux falling on the cylinder (or parallelepiped) from such plastic from all sides, only along the axis of this cylinder. Because of these properties, the fleems from such plastic are called light-coating and retroreving, although the last definition is incorrect because it relates to products that can direct the light flux back to its source. An example is retroreflective blocks on cars.

The "intermediate" option is flies from ordinary bright plastic. Recently, very often such flies put on sports guns. They are usually performed in the form of a parallelepiped with a length of about 20 mm, with a truncated end facing the executed part. For the daytime conditions for the arrow, they differ slightly from fiber optic, and shooting at dusk according to the rules do not practice.

Fiberglass flies are produced by TRU Glo, Hiviz and others. Differ mainly in length and fastening method.

1 Option - small (7-10 mm long) Red plastic cylinder, located horizontally end and held by a small metal curtain. Screws instead of a regular fly. The form of projection is a circle, the diameter may be different - from 2 mm to 4 mm. Such flies are installed on many sports guns.

Front flies on MR-233 made of conventional plastics

On Russian IL-39 and MR-233, similar flies are also installed, but the plastic used in them does not possess the properties of fiber.

The second option is an elongated up to 30 mm cylinder or cone, often made with replaceable flies of different colors. The base of flies is made of metal or plastic. With the base of metal usually have the possibility of adjustment, but, as a rule, are intended for installation with the entire one.

The third option is a long, 60-80 mm cylinder, reinforced on the guide, performed almost always from plastic.

There is a fly of this type and domestic production of the PCF "Efclone". It is called "cat's eye" and stands in Moscow 3 USD. It is plastic parallepiped, reinforced on steel guide P-shaped holders. The fly is mounted with a screwdriver. The form of projection is a square. The initial option was designed for a 8 mm bar (tonz), later began to be produced in 2 versions for rifles of Izhevsk and Tula factories.

Flies of the second and especially third type (long) look markedly brighter than small, and allow you to produce a successful aiming in low light conditions. In general, the longer the fly, the more she is capable of collecting light, and the brighter it will be below the level of illumination at which the fly will noticeably. The longest and vibrant visible at night, as well as at the moonlight.

All fiber optic flies allow you to immediately, while driving a gun, in contrast to collimators and ordinary flies, subconsciously focus on them. Thus, the process of aiming with light-cutting flies begins even during the rapid of the gun. High contrast and errorless identification allow aiming much faster than with a conventional flour.

What disadvantages have fiber-fiber flies? The main problem of such fluffs (second and third types) is their mechanical fragility and molding on weapons. The first-type flies are made from much more durable plastic, less light-cutting, and firmly embedded in a metal clip. Since they are attached to the place with a standard screw located in the lower part of the cage, then such a fly has no problems with durability, nor with the installation height. When shooting during the daytime, such flies practically do not inferior to the flies of the second and third types.

The fragility of longer flies is due to a significant length and material of the flies, as well as the material of the guide, which in the overwhelming majority is made from plastics. However, if you contact a gun carefully, then no problems of the fly creates.

The second problem is the installation of a flesh on a gun, originally not equipped with such a foam. The thing is that the regular fly is usually very small, and fiber optic, besides the fact that herself is often more regular, it is also reinforced on the guide. The guide is almost always made of plastics. Since to ensure the strength, it is necessary to make this guide of sufficient thickness, then all together it leads to the fact that the fiber-optic fleet independently installed on the gun turns out to be significantly higher than the regular, and the gun begins to be lowered, it is often very noticeable.

From these drawbacks, the flies installed at the factory are practically free. They are attached to P-shaped holders straight to the sighting bar, without guide. Either in the bar milling dovetail"under the guide of flies. Thus, their height coincides with the height of ordinary flies. In addition, it is used enough a large number of Holders, literally through every centimeter, and these holders are made of steel, not plastics. This significantly increases the strength of the flies, and at the same time, it reduces, and even almost eliminates the visibility of the side surface of the fiber optic insertion to the left (illegious) eye. And this increases the convenience of aiming.

The fastening of the fleet of the second and third types selling separately, can be on a magnet and using a special plastic frame, pre-installed on a rifle bar, gluing with bilateral tape. Almost all of them have a hole in the front for fastening with a screw, screwed into place of the regular fly. However, due to their length and used as a guide of plastic, consolidate firmly such a fly only with a single screw is impossible.

Magnetic fastening, if not duplicated by any other attachment, it can easily be knocked down when the branches of the branches can be touched. Therefore, such flies are usually fixed by another screw.

Plastic clip, pre-fixed on the gun, makes it easy to change fiber optic inserts, keeping the shooting of flies. Fiber optic insert on its own guide is fixed simply by friction.

And magnetic fastening, and plastic clips have a significant drawback that change the form of projection of the front of the plank. Aimicious becomes somewhat less convenient due to the fact that at the end, in the place of fastening the flies, it turns out an extension that does not join with the projection of the execution of the plank. As a result, the time is not lost. And with a high height of the flock, which is obtained due to the climb + guide, the aiming bar is almost falling from the aiming tools.

The method of fastening on bilateral tape is simple, but requires an extremely neat installation, since when there is a blockage and correcting the position of the flock when scotch is rubbed, it can break and stretch out, having lost its adhesive properties. In addition, bilateral tape is very fast (the year of operation, or even less) under the inevitable effect of oil and water loses its properties. The author is known for the case when the flies glued to the bilateral tape, which comes in a set with the Tru-Glo fiber, fell out and lost on the third day of hunting, which greatly upset the owner of the gun, as the fly was not silent, the hunt was not over yet, and the regular fly was in advance dismantled. You can glue the fly with any durable oil and water-resistant glue. It should be remembered that domestic adhesives made on the basis of rubber (glue "moment" and "super moment") are able to firmly fasten the fly for no more than a couple of years - in the future under the influence of oil glue loses its properties. It is best to use epoxy resin. Stretching will be very firmly, and neither shots nor the operation of the gun's position of the fleet does not change. There is no dispute, the connection does not have such a fortress as a soldering, but with normal circulation there will be no problems. When gluing a new fly, I recommend left the factory. The advantage of adhesive landing is that it is much simpler to align the fly when gluing, since its movement is allowed in the process of solidification of glue. Also adhesive landing is lower than on bilateral scotch, which is also important. Naturally, the sticker requires carefully to degrease the surface.

It is gluing that it is better to establish on any rifle the domestic feline "Feline eye" producing PKF "Efclone". Thus, regardless of the purchased version of the IL bar (6.75 mm) or the tension (8 mm), you will best secure the fly on your gun, while the form of projection of the front part of the gun will not be changed. We do the following: remove the whole fiber optic insert with the metal guide itself, and simply glue it with epoxy resin directly on the bar. When using epoxy resin, the effect of changes in the color of the flies is noticed - yellow modifications acquire a greenish tint.

Mushka "Feline Eye", glued to the plank of a row rus. Effective and inexpensive

At the same time, the height of the fly almost coincides with the height of the standard, only aiming will be made not under the target, but in the very purpose (i.e. the projection of the fly is the center of scape). The fly is very firmly, since the form of its projection is a square, and the surface area under glue is large enough. The fiber optic part itself is made of more durable plastic than TRU GLO and HIVIZ flocks and withstands without consequences even with a hammer. It, of course, is noticeably less bright than imported flies, but its brightness is quite sufficient for instant identification. It can be seen to the latest twilight when hunting is possible. I note that BLASER began to establish a fly from such plastic from such a plastic on a part of the rowing weapon (say, R93 in the modification "OFF-Road"). They are about 20 mm long.

I recommend that such a "naked" installation of a feline eye flies and on domestic two-barrels with a horizontal arrangement of the trunks. A concave form with a tavering bar on domestic horizonts creates serious problems when installing imported long flies. There is no one of the attachments, except for gluing. Due to the relatively wide guide with a concave bar, gluing the double-sided tape gives a very strong decrease in the center of the scree. Landing on glue reduces the downgrade, but still you have to go through the open plank. True, as for me, I did not consider this disadvantage, as it turned out that it was more comfortable and faster to aim from the horizontal with an open plank. This is because I'm used to vertical, so at least after training and do not feel the difference in the aiming of the vertical and horizonts, but still, aiming the open plank (so the review is much more, the trunks close the smaller area) from the horizonts to me more comfortable. Fair eye flies, being freed from the steel guide and easy processing of the bottom of the bottom for a better pairing with a concave form of the plank (however, it can not be done), it sits down on glue and firmly keeps it, while its height turns out to be equal or practically Equal (if without refinement) a regular torus! In addition, the price of such a fleet of 3 USD is much more suitable for owners, such as a chicken tulk or IL-58 than a pipe for 40 USD. The latter turns out to be often equal to the value of another rifle. When installing, I recommend the former fly to keep in my place.

Tru-Glo fly on the IL-54 rifle is glued to the bar and additionally fixed with screw

Tru-Glo is very bright, but the installation height is Velic

The fiberglass can be made independently using a ruler or other product from the corresponding material from the stationery store. Similar plastic or fluorescent close to it is also often used for the manufacture of toys and different items. It takes only accuracy during cutting, so that the edges of the flies turned out perfectly smooth. However, the brightness of such homemade flies will still give up even a feline eye feline, not to mention Tru Glo and Hiviz.

Fiber optic flies are available for installation on single-tier guns that do not have a visiting plank. They have semicircular, on the shape of a barrel, guide, glued to the trunk. Such a fly is shown in the photo to the third type of fiber optic flies, the photo "B".

The feline eye flies are also easy to install on such a guns, slightly diluted on the side of the ends of the P-shaped guide, for better conjugation with the trunk and decrease in the height of the flies, and consolidating it on the trunk with the help of "cold welding" (high-strength epoxy resin).

Long flies slightly reduce the aiming line, but at the length of the barrels 700-750, the reduction in the line for 80-90 mm does not have a large effect.

Often, fiber-optic flies are sold in a set of fly + culk. The whole is also performed from fiber, and most often has a different color or projection size to improve identification.

It is good when shooting a bullet, as it allows to increase the accuracy of firing. The velocity rate with fiber optic fiber and the whole is higher than when using conventional calves and flies. For shooting, the fraction of the whole is not needed, although at some addiction it interferes not very much, while maintaining the constant ability of a relatively more accurate shot when shooting a bullet. However, it should be noted that such targeted devices do not give high battle accuracy, due to the round shape of the fly and edges of the whole, as well as visible distances between them. When aiming does not work with strict monotony, which leads to a significant displacement of STP. Put ourselves or not - more arguments "against" than "for". Calc, although it allows to eliminate lowering the point of hit when installing an abnormal flies, but at the same time almost removes the sighting bar from the aiming process. Its installation is partly justified if the bullet often comes from the gun. But the best solution in this case will be the installation of a collimator sight, which is much more accurate and more convenient in the aiming.

Thus, we have already touched another type of shotguns of shotguns - a conventional open sight, equipped with a whole and flour. Such sights are installed on shotguns designed mainly to shoot a bullet, so-called. "Deer" rifle ("Deergun").

It can also be seen on some police shotguns (for example, Benelli M3T with a fold-up butt). The trunk of such shotguns is shortened, without a sight schedule. Often such American-made guns are equipped with a completely rifled trunk. For firing bullets, an open sight is suitable very well, as it is possible to adjust the two axes. Especially for such guns developed fiber-optic flies and culk.

The fly is usually about 20-30 mm long. And the whole, and the fly have a steel high base and the possibility for adjustment. If the fiber optic flies are not used, then white dots are usually applied to the ketk and fly (paint or plastic inserts). Due to the above-mentioned low accuracy of fiber-optic aimed devices, it is recommended to choose a preference for a conventional model with a rectangular fluff and a metal entire U-shaped.

It should be noted that the trend is a complete refusal of ordinary sighting devices on guns intended for firing a bullet. Such guns are equipped with a plank for the installation of an optical or collimator trance and have the shape of a lodge adapted under such an eye.

Dioptric sights

Another type of sight that firmly occupied the place on combat and police shotguns is a diopter, or, as it is called in the US "Ghost Ring" (Ghost Ring).

As an example - SDASS TACTICAL pumping shotgun (see Foto).

Dioptric sights on shotguns, naturally, have an increased opening, compared with dioprats for rifle weapons, about 3-3.2 mm, for the most quick aiming. Such an eye is often called ring, although the magnitude of the opening is the only difference. The advantages of such sights are an enlarged sighting line, which is especially important for short shotguns, which are used in combat purposes, as well as the exclusion of one element from aiming - the whole. From the arrow you only need to combine the fly and goal, as the smooth deduction of the flies in the visible ring is installed instinctive. The sight, in contrast to the traditional fly-culk, significantly closes the target, because the target of the arrows sees one only the fly (which is usually performed high). W. ordinary sight The entire bottom of the target is closed entirely. That is why often open sights targeting "under the goal."

The canonical lack of a diopter is a small luminous threshold, for sights on shotguns, littlectual. Indeed, the use of a rifle diopter with a very small hole (1-1.78 mm) in low light conditions is very problematic. However, on smooth vehicles, the hole has a diameter of about 3-3.2 mm and in conditions of reduced illumination, it is little inferior to the usual milling plate. He strongly helps the convenience and speed of aiming and the installation of light-fiber flies. Of course, this is not a sight for the night shooting, but to later twilight shoot quite real.

In general, the sight is good, but for Peru's hunter is unsuitable, as it is designed for shooting in large-sized not very fast moving targets, and the rapid aiming of it from it is difficult for a flying bird, although it is possible after the skill. Therefore, dioptric sights found their niche on smooth-bore rifles designed for firing bullets and tactical shotguns.

The usual Planck-Mushka still provides a greater velocity speed and the convenience of accompanying a moving target.

In dioptric targets, bright plastic or fiber-optic flies are also used now.

Ring Sight

Very exotic design borrowed from zenith machine guns. It represents several concentric semiwesights (usually 3), connected by 3 radial straight (one vertical, 2 - horizontally. The total size of the sight is 20-30 cm. Made from wire with a diameter of 2-3 mm. Molds at the end of the barrel. Ring sights, mainly Homemade manufacturing, often sold in stores. There is an opinion that with it is good to teach newcomers to take the right protection. However, its dimensions and obvious inconvenience of operation do not allow such a type of sights to spread.

The "Reduced" version of the ring sight is manufactured by RUEB (see Foto).

RUEB "S SHOTGUN SIGT for 7.75 USD

Colimator sights

Another type of sighting devices appeared at the very last time, but already claims to take a place on a significant number of shotguns. it colmatory sight (Further for brevity - KP). We have in Russia the main popularizer of this type of sights is Chief Editor magazine "Russian Armory - Ruzhier" A. Vasilyev.

Consider this type of sighting devices.

Colimators are divided into:

• Active (work from batteries, aiming brand is visible around the clock) and passive (do not require energy from the outside, but the aiming brand is visible only during the day and in weak dusk). Aiming brand in passive is very neuropric and low-contrast.
• Through (through the housing or meniscus, the light passes, aim can be aimed with one and two eyes) and blind, they are also called "stereoscopic" (projected only the brand for the right eye, through the sight nothing but the brand is not visible, aiming is carried out only two eyes)
• Open (one lens) and closed (several lenses, similar to optical, only shorter).

View through an open-type collimator sight. Aiming brand like "point"

The principle of forming aiming brand in collimators can be LED (the image is formed due to the illumination of the photo-lithographic plate by the LED) or holographic (the brand is written in the form of a hologram and is highlighted by a laser).

Colmatory sights provide fast targeting on target. Due to the lack of increasing, they practically do not limit the field of view, since the aiming is produced in two eyes. An additional undoubted convenience is that a gun with a collimator gun installed completely retains the opportunity to shoot a fraction of the bird flying. For some closed type sights, optical nozzles with an increase of up to 2.5x are available.

The advantages of collimators.

1. Significantly simplify and accelerate the target process, since it is not necessary to level anything, only combine the brand and purpose, while the problem disappears the problem of different focusing of the eye on target and brand, which is very relevant when using conventional aiming devices, where either the goal is visible vague, or Mushka. Adding a whole more complicates aiming. This makes the CP especially attractive for persons who do not have greater shooting experience. The speed of aiming and the performance of firing when using the collimator increases markedly, it is especially noticeable for newbies.

2. Increase the shooting accuracy of the bullet, especially in persons who are not having large preparation. Allow the gun to shoot the bullet with a significant displacement of STP - sights are adjusting widely. Which is completely inaccessible to the flour-flour and is often very difficult or also not available in open metal sights on a shotgun (often performed by unregulated).

3. Corrects the shortcomings of the rifle, balance, Pitch angle, etc. in the usual hunting sense.

4. Aiming brand does not close the target.

5. Allow the targeting shooting in low light conditions, up to complete darkness, just to be visible. Better only night sight or special optics, but they have their own limitations.

6. Facilitate the aiming of people with insufficient urgency at the right side (for example, astigmatism, myopia). If the left eye sees better, then he really becomes the lead, the right eye is "leading" only on a psychological habit, and this becomes especially noticeable when driving a rifle when the aiming devices are already seen by the left eye. KP, in contrast to the fly, it allows you to neutralize this disadvantage, because it is not visible to the left eye of the sighting brand. When applying a gun, the right eye, although it is not the lead, will see the sighting brand, and the surrounding reality will be visible to the left eye. For the arrow, it will be enough to combine the brand with a point of aiming for the production of an accurate shot. The arrows actually turns out to be before an alternative - will not learn to shoot from the left shoulder or do not make a lie with a tap under the left eye or purchase and installing KP. I note that in not very complex cases, when the right eye still sees quite well and initially retains the properties of the lead eye, the situation can fix the installation of fiber-optic flies than brighter, the better. At the same time, the drunkery of the gun can be made with a closed left eye, and only putting a gun to the shoulder and catching the gun to the right, the left eye opens. However, the effective problem is solved precisely using the CP.

Disadvantages of collimators, real or ascribed:

1. Increase the mass of the gun and change its balance (the last, though, usually for the better), slightly, since the collimators are very notighted. In the best models, this increase is very little and with enough heavy weapons like semi-automatic "Saiga" almost imperceptibly.

2. Something (140-150 USD Good Domestic, 300-500 USD Good Imported). Especially the holographic roads.

3. Tearness. Any optics requires a neat appeal, the prevention of protection against trash and periodic cleaning in compliance with the rules (cannot be finger). Clear collimators can wear transparent caps on both sides that protect the eyepiece and lens. They can be cleaned with a finger. Alas, lights, they, naturally, significantly reduce. Pollutability is especially relevant in winter, when literally step can not stand so that snow does not face the trees. Note that a developed visor in good open collimators (and not just a rim of the reflector) quite well protects the sight from clogging, at the same time allowing you to easily clean the sight. Open sights are also performed by hermetic, so there is no big advantage among closed type collimators.

4. Pararallax. Any optical system In varying degrees, it has this phenomenon: if you take any optical or collimator sight, send it to any fixed target (better, of course, fasten it), and then, not a touching sight, to move your head, i.e. look at the lens from different angles, then the sight will indicate different points on the goal, remaining fixed relative to it. In practice, this is a very unpleasant property of optics means that at different racks and ways to hold weapons, the weapon will be sacked in different points. Pararallax is peculiar to almost all the sights, cheap and expensive, and the only thing that can be done is to choose a sight whose relative error will be poorly, i.e. It will be within the desired shooting accuracy. Thus, when choosing optics, you should pay attention to how stably the position is taken by the head relative to the sight, and which mistake at the required distance will give us the usual movement of your head relative to the sight. Since the shotgun is carried out preferential shooting, the problem of parallax is completely irrelevant, and when shooting a bullet, a distance is limited to 100 m, and a good sight at such a distance does not give a significant displacement, and the displacement variation is a consequence of other factors in an incomparable greater extent. Pararallax good collimator 1-1.5 angular moments, i.e. 3-4.5 cm per 100 m, and with monotonous holding of weapons, it is zero, so when choosing a sight for a shotgun to Pararallax, you can not pay attention.

5. Alkaline batteries decreases at low temperatures. In winter, the sight is not recommended in the cold. Rationally in the winter period to wear a pair of spare batteries. Good sights have automatic brightness adjustment not only depending on the conditions of external illumination, but also on the degree of battery discharge, so the full digit of batteries does not occur suddenly, and will occur gradually, decrease the brightness of the aiming mark, which will allow the user to notice this in time and replace it in time and time Batteries. Lithium nutrition elements are significantly less sensitive to frost, so even on a strong frost (up to -35 s) there are enough of them for several days of hunting. In any case, a pair of spare battery packs are inexpensive and completely solve all the problems associated with the cold.

In my opinion, the advantages of collimators significantly outweigh the disadvantages, but, of course, to solve the user himself, because a good scope is not so little. However, all deficiencies for verification are overcome, and the additional features obtained after the installation of the sight may bring an extra trophy.

There are still features inherent in the installation of collimators for smooth-bore rifles.

Smooth-bore rifles, especially domestic, simply do not have places to install collimators. For imported rifles, there are as having regular seats with a Picatini (Vaiver) (Benelli M1super90 Practical, Benelli M4) and removable pads on the trunks (aesthetically low-rotor) or a spare barrel with a welded version of the Voires (for Mossberg, Remington and Winchester) . From domestic guns, the regular side brackets have only saiga models. However, we hope that soon the rifle of the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant (MP-153, MR-133 may even be IZH-94 and IL-27) will be equipped with a side plank already at the factory.

The problem of installation of the sight is easily solved by installing on the side surface of the pump box, semi-automatic, single-bodies or double-barbell-vertical slats under the side bracket. The work is very simple, and can be made independently. Install the side bar can be almost any rifle. On the rifle with the horizontal arrangement of the trunks, the installation of the KP is difficult and requires a non-standard approach, but it is possible.

Many manufacturers do not pay due attention to the highly located optical axis in their sights. Meanwhile, it substantially changes the position of the head relative to the gun, forcing the arrow to teck the cheek from the butt and completely straightening the neck. Often the high optical axis actually aggravated by the type of bracket used, which even more raises the optical axis. As a result of the bed (and this is still an important shotgun sight) ceases to participate in the target process, and the process itself loses its naturalness. Many manufacturers of sights and brackets do not pay attention to this problem. This speaks of an insufficient understanding of the need for the needs of shooters.

An example of a completely improper arrangement of the KP is shown in the photo. The shooter even fought a bruise on her chin because of the poor butterness of the weapon with this arrangement of the collimator.

An example of incorrect installation of the sight (OHO) - the head of the arrow on the weight, concerns the butt only chin

However, there is a collimator sight with the maximum low optical axis - OKP-1.

An example of the correct installation of the sight (OKP-1) - the head of the arrow occupies a natural position, the optical axis of the sight is low

On the hunt or competition you need to constantly keep the sight included. Batteries for most sights are inexpensive, and it is quite possible to have a spare kit with you. You just should not forget to turn off the sight when the rifle is not used. In good sights, the opportunity to see through the reflector was aiming full-time aimed tools, which when refusing or forgetting, turn on the collimator will quickly hit the target from the staff sight.

Through the OKP-1 reflector perfectly seen a regular sight

What should pay attention to when choosing a collimator?

The most optimal for smooth-bore rifles are the sights of an active open type.

Despite the fact that closed sights can be better protected from clogging by the installation of transparent caps on both sides, and they are usually performed completely sealed, such properties of closed sights as a significant closure of the case of sight, smaller light and high weight of such models will be justified only when installed on rifle. The above disadvantages are very significant, they will significantly change the picture of the sight and instead of just a sighting brand against the background of the terrain achieved in the best open models, especially those who have a removable protective visor, we get a clear look through the sight, with the closure of a part of sight of its body. In addition, due to the significantly larger mass, the balancing of weapons is changing. For an effective shooting, the strongest picture of the Fighting Target The best picture and smaller weight of the sight type is preferred.

What are the requirements of the modern collimator:

1. Service strength and tightness. As if we all did not like our weapons, it always has a chance in the field to plunge into the water, snow, sand, or just get a strong blow. Therefore, any optics should be (+ it should be guaranteed by a passport) hermetic and, if possible, shockproof.

2. Resistance to the return. Cheap collimators (up to 50 USD) are usually not withstanding the return of calibers 20 and higher. However, more expensive sights usually no problems associated with the return do not have (for a single exception - no one is insured against marriage). It should only fasten the sight on weapons.

3. Convenience and clarity of reconciliation sight.

4. Minimum parallax.

5. The maximum low optical axis.

6. A small mass of sight.

7. A sufficient dimension of the reflector (\u003e 30, and much better than 35 mm) for a comfortable firing.

How to fix the selected sight to your weapon.

1. The most durable and better mount is on the side bar. And fasten the sight is simple, and when removing / installing, the point of the shooting does not change. The aiming line of ordinary sighting devices in the best sight is not closed. In addition, this method is the most affordable and can be produced almost any rifle.

2. You can install on top of the box of the vaver bar or the usual "swallow tail". In this case, the collimator is simple, but a full-time sight with such an installation, even if it is an OKP-1 under the bar of the Vaver, it is impossible to see. The optical axis with such an installation will inevitably be higher than with lateral.

3. On the sighting bar, no collimator sights can be attached, except for only DOCTER SIGHT (it weighs 25 g) - cases of separation of the plank described sufficient quantity.

Fastening the side plank per box can be produced almost on any rifle. In the photo - MP-153

Planck has a low profile and does not interfere with the use of a gun when the sight is removed

Colmator on a smooth rifle in relation to the types of hunt

Hunting is different. And talking about the suitability on the hunt of the collimator "in general" incorrectly.

Consider the following options - the running hunt for the Borovoye and Swamp game, the waterfowl hunting from the ambush (with stuffed), on the waterfowl on the flight (ducks and geese), on the beast on the region, on the beast on the enhancement, on the beast of the scrade.

Obviously, the conditions of shooting and the actual hunting here differ very strongly, various weapons and ammunition are required. Accordingly, the suitability of the CP will be different.

Hunting hunting for marsh game - the collimator allows you to successfully shoot on these hunting, but increases the mass and dimensions of the weapon. Since fans of swamp game prefer the most light rifles, and even with horizontally located trunks, then the KP most often simply have nowhere to put and will add masses. Therefore, usually, it is usually not put on such hunting, except in cases where there are vision problems. It seems that on a light semi-automatic, the use of KP would be quite appropriate, although the extraction from this on the huntings under consideration due to the "helicity" of the swamp will not increase.

Hunting hunting for Borovoy game. Since many prefer to use medium weight weapons on these hunting, or even under the cartridges 12 caliber "Magnum", then the mass increase is not so noticeable, which makes the suitability of the collimator high. Undoubtedly substantial convenience is the ability to accurately shot a bullet, since such a need sometimes occurs on a boric hunt. A collimator, improving the cliffness of ordinary domestic rifles and having instant identification of the aiming brand on the background of the forest, allows you to shoot faster. Closed collimators are unsuitable, because they do not give a picture convenient for a shotgun. The largest extension of collimators on these hunts is prevented by the banal lack of seats on double-barkers. But on doubles with a vertical location of the trunks, you can install the bar itself or in the workshop, thereby substantially "by correcting the disadvantages of the butterpasses and ergonomics of a gun.

Hunting for waterfowl (ducks and geese) from the ambush, with stuffed and on the flight. Due to the lack of need to walk and often twilight shooting will be very useful for the presence of a collimator trance in a gun. At the same time it is worth it to note that it is precisely in these conditions a collimator is preferable to the best fiber flocks. The feature of the waterfowl hunting is that the shooting is mainly carried out at twilight, and the goal moves in the direction of the arrow. A good fibers can be seen, of course, in the conditions of open space to the latest twilight (although it depends on the position of the gun, besides the domestic "cat's eye" fastest), but the plank becomes invisible much earlier! There is a way to grasp the bar with chalk, but it helps it extremely weak, and rather interferes than it helps - the clear visibility of the plank becomes impossible, it is necessary to shoot with an "open plank". Shoot alone to the flour, without seeing well a bar, you can only from 100% of the butt rifle, while having a very developed muscle memory. However, do all the rifle and such training? Athletes-arresters on the stand shooting - yes. And the rest? But it's not all difficulties. Most often, the arrows on the flight is located in such a way that the game flies high (and fast) in the direction of the arrow. Therefore, in order to ensure the hit, you need to take sufficient improvement. Take the protection with such flight of the birds, only if you completely close it with the trunks of the gun! Thus, the aiming of the flying bird is hampered by the removal of the point of aiming without visibility at the same time point of aiming and target. A collimator having a targeted brand "hanging in the air", does not close the field of view and completely free from this disadvantage - the removal of the point of aiming in the direction of the bird's flight does not shock the goal, allowing you to choose absolutely correct protection and even adjust a sudden sharp maneuver Dichi (it sometimes happens when the flying bird sees the movement of the arrow, lifting a gun). Plus the collimator brand is highlighted and visible, thus, even in absolute darkness. At the same time, a good collimator has automatic brightness adjustment, which will effectively shoot with a sharp change of the shooting direction - missed the bayonet - shoot in the hijacking (in one of these directions in relation to the other lighting conditions due to the moon / sun or sunrise / sunset differ significantly). Manual brightness adjustment can be this obstacle.

On the beast (on the region, the oxide, scrade) - the use of KP is extremely preferably. On the bear on oats - great, only a night sight or special twilight optics is better.

It can be noted that the CP is best suited for those hunting where you can successfully use shops and self-charging, but it will not be superfluous on the double-barrel. The CP is the optimal choice for a combined gun, since it is impossible to shoot with optics flying from the smooth barrel. KP will make it possible to accurately shoot a bullet from the race at a distance of up to 100 m, and at the same time leaves the opportunity to shoot a fly on a bird from a smooth trunk.

KP for shopping and self-loading guns

Russian rifles of classical species (MC21-12, TOS-87, IL-81, TOS-94, MR-133, MP-153, Bekas and Bekas car) are best suited for installing collimators on the corresponding bracket on the side bar. With such a bar, you can use the adapter bracket under the bar of the vaver, to which the scope itself will be attached directly (if you have such a sight). The installation of the bar is easy and can be made independently or at the weapons master.

Full board seats have only Saiga and Bekas-Auto models (on Saiga - this is a side plank, on Bekas - the grooves on the trunks box, and the aluminum alloy box). Bekas Auto for installation on regular landing places requires a special bracket.

The bar does not interfere with the use of a rifle without a collimator and when removing \\ installation, unscrewing the sight. In the photo - Ruzh MR-153

From models of collimator sights integrated with a bracket under the side bar, you can mention two - OKP-1 and Cobra. Sights are the same in reliability, and have no problems with the return. The cobra sight is made with interchangeable sighting brands. However, Cobra has a meniscus of a smaller diameter, a noticeable worst picture of a sight of a thick frame of meniscus and, most importantly, very large height Optical axis, as a result, the installation of high cheek is required.

Family of Collimators Cobra

The OKP-1 sight appeared recently on the market, but it can be safely called an excellent sight.

OKP-1 sight on MP-153

This is an open-type sight with an active brand backlight, which is a single whole with a bracket for a side bar. Removal / installation of the sight occurs without disruption. The main advantages of the sight are the minimum possible height of the sighting line, the possibility of using conventional aiming devices, regardless of whether or not the sight is on. Very high light and a good design of the housing, practically dissolving the lens amid the terrain. Visor, well-closing meniscus from above from clogging, is made removable, and in some models - quick-consuming. Aiming brand is made in the form of a mug with a point. A simple and convenient solution at once two problems - an accurate shooting (a small brand is required) and fast shooting (a large brand is required). The size of the point is 3.76 MOA. The low location of the sighting line - and on the market is currently not a sight of similar performance - significant dignity, as it retains the natural weapons and use of regular sighting devices. No high cheek installation is required. Automatic adjustment of the brightness of the glow.

OKP-1 sight on Saiga-12

The aiming brand in OKP-1 can be changed at the request of the arrow (ring with a point, increased ring with a point, point, square). The basic brightness of the brand can also be configured (for shooters that have not very sharp vision).

For Bekas-auto, it makes sense or purchase a CP closed type, and no longer remove it, because every time you have to shoot the sight again (the aluminum box of Bekas is unlikely to be able to withstand the multiple alternation of the installation and removal of the sight), or simply put the side bar.

Optical sights on a smooth-born rifle

The specificity of the shooting bullet from the shotgun is such that, as a rule, the maximum distance of firing, with rare exception, is limited to 75 meters (and most often it is 20-40m), and the goal is quickly moved. In such conditions, an optical sight with a high (above 4) multiplicity is not even useless, and simply harmful. The best effect gives the use of variable speeds from 1 to 4 with a lens diameter of 20 to 26 mm, called the Safari class or sights for injection hunting. This type of sights have a minimum increase of 1 (Leupold and Docter) - 1.1 (Zeiss) - 1.25 (SHMIDT & BENDER and almost all others) and are often equipped with an additional projected red targeted brand (so-called Flash Dot).

Zeiss 1.1-4x24t VaripOint VM / V

It is worth such a sight from the brands of non-sash (about 600-800 USD), for the optics of the average echelon (Titan, Bushnel and Burris Taxa) are asked around 350 USD.

In the minimum multiplicity mode (1-1.25) and with the backlit turned on, the optical sight will work almost as a collimator, but with that feature that its output pupil is not very large and has a fixed removal. So the image in the right eye, even at 1x, will differ from the image in the left. Required, but even after it, the convenience of shooting is noticeably inferior to the collimator, especially an open type. True, the sights without a projected brand do not require batteries, and the availability of an increase in up to 4 times will allow convenient to shoot at a distance in the region of 100-120 m. It should be remembered that the bullets from the smooth barrel usually begin to significantly round the flight path after 70 m, so that the gun Must be a shot used by the type of bullets to such distances. Optical sight for a shotgun for a big increase (more than 4 times at the maximum), it is useful to have the widest possible field of view.

The disadvantages against the collimator are obvious - a much large mass and cost, a substantially smaller sizes of the output pupil, the presence of a fixed value of the removal of the output pupil against unlimited, which greatly affects the speed of the first shot, noticeably different for both eyes the picture due to both the properties of optics and closing the case Precear review. The collimator will not hit the eye with a strong return (it is further) and it easily makes it easy to shoot to smooth-born guns to shoot a fraction of flying birds that is not available to optics. All this leads to the fact that a rapid sight of the speed and convenience of shooting at a moving target is inferior to a collimator, and on versatility and range of application - a class of grade 1.5-6x42. The multiplicity of 1-1.25 in terms of accurate auction gives very little, and it is due to the task of bringing closer to the target, but to align the picture for the right and left eye.

Thus, when waiting for the beast in the room, if the sight will be put up for minimal multiplicity, then the collimator would be better, as a more convenient, fast and lightweight, and when installed on multiplicity 1.5 and higher (i.e., for more remote purposes ) It is more convenient to shoot from the sight of the class 1.5-6x42.

Some uses have permanent multiplicity (2-2,5x), but this solution is inferior to the optics of a camp class (only cheaper) and collimators.

Laser target designators

The type of sight, which became popular mainly thanks to Hollywood cinoboevikov. It is a source of laser radiation, fixed in parallel with the trunk of the weapon. A red point is displayed on the goal, where the shell should get. Practices unnatural aiming skills - instead of the actual aiming of the shooter pulls the neck and tries to see the tiny point on the target. On the Hunt for Peru, its use is practically excluded. Some application can be found when shooting a bullet from a labaza, in addition to the main "normal" sight, if the arrows are confident that the beast will not go down this (although the beam itself is not visible, the included sight from the emitter side is noticeable at night with a long distance).

In conclusion, we note that in despite the fact that there is still an important role in aiming from a shotgun, new technologies are able to significantly fasten the traditional sight. Collimators, significantly improving the convenience of aiming from a shotgun, allow you to shoot faster and more accurate, while expanding the capabilities of the arrow at dusk. For firing bullet dignity of collimators are obvious. Thus, the established type of sighting devices on the fractional rifle - the Planck-Mushka - although he remained as a regular, but the new generation of sights - collimators - more and more often find their place on the guns, and add, perfectly deservedly.

Mikhail Hornet (C)

2002-2003

The device guides the aiming label in the eye arrow parallel to the rays forming the image of the terrain in the lens sight. Therefore, as if the shooter did not displaced the eye relative to the lens, the position of the aiming label will still correspond to the aiming line. Such a feature significantly accelerates the search for the goal through the sight and combining the aiming label with the circuit in the target.

When choosing such a high-precision device, a collimator sight is usually compared with traditional optics. When choosing a sight for the most common type of hunting weapon - 12 caliber smooth-born rifles - the collimator has the following important advantages:

• Accurate shot from smooth-bore weapons Limited by a distance of 100-120 m. At such a distance, the possibility of increasing the goal is not needed, which means that the characteristics of the optical sight are explicitly redundant. Or, in other words, the optical sight is the mobility than the fractional rifle itself. And once the characteristics of a complex optical sight are redundant - there is no need to overpay for them. The characteristics of the collimator sight fully correspond to the possibilities of the weapon itself.
• When hunting with smooth-born arms, the shooting in most cases is turned off. The time that can be spent on aiming, in such conditions is minimally, and the delay when aiming will almost certainly end with a slip. Aimicious speed through the collimator is much higher than the velocity speed with traditional optics, so the choice should be made in favor of the collimator.
• Aiming through the collimator does not deprive the arrow of the opportunity to use both eyes, and the narrow frame of an open collimator sight does not interfere with watching the goal movement. This allows you to quickly adjust the sight when shooting on a mobile purpose, for example, by flying game. Optical sight does not often give this opportunity.
• The shooting of a 12-caliber gun is usually driven by a fraction of an ammunition, which means that it does not need to extract the sighting line as accurately as possible. Consequently, aiming through the collimator will be quite effective and rapid.

What to pay attention to when choosing a sight?

Today, on the shelves of hunting stores, you can find a wide selection of collimators. Sights for every taste and wallet built on various schemes and made from different materials, domestic and foreign ... But how to choose among this variety suitable option for 12 caliber?

First of all, it is worth paying attention to the characteristics of your weapon. 12 caliber has a powerful cartridge, and, therefore, a great return. Shooting from such a weapon is usually turned off, and the weapon itself has a fairly large weight. Knowing these characteristics, it is clear that when choosing a collimator should pay attention to the following:

• Type of sight. It is best for smooth-born weapons of 12 caliber. Open-type collimators are suitable, with a single lens concluded in a thin frame. They provide the fastest aiming, comfortable when accompanied by a mobile purpose or quick device transfer. But closed collimators better leave for another weapon.
• Type of fastening. There is a variety, superior to the most bold expectations. Many sights are sold complete with fasteners, and for others (for example,) will have to separately acquire the landing base. Before buying it is worth clarifying which type of fastening will suit your weapon. Or bring a gun to the store to be able to try out the sight before buying and make sure that it will be able to install it.
• Type of sighting tag. Modern sights can have one label (most often - point), or several switchable - point, crossbar, circle and combinations thereof. The diameter of the point of the aiming label is expressed in Moa. For a 12-caliber shotgun, the sights are best suited with large points (not less than 7 MOA) or a label in the form of a circle.
• Brightness of the sighting mark. As a rule, a good scope must have at least 5 levels of brightness of the aiming mark. But here it is necessary to proceed from the real need: if you plan to hunt at dusk, then such a variety of brightness modes will be really useful. But for the hunt, a day can be enough and fewer adjustment modes.
• Power source sight. Batteries should be quite reliable and not sit at low temperatures. It is believed that the batteries are "tablets" quickly discharged in the cold, so on the winter hunt you can unexpectedly stay without a sight because of the seed battery. But modern high-quality lithium nutrition elements are devoid of this shortage.
• Cost. Typically, the price of high-quality collimator sight is quite high. There are many variants of cheap Chinese-made collimators, however, the possibility of their effective use on 12 caliber is extremely dubious. Powerful 12 caliber cartridge creates a high return, and low-quality cheap sights from this are protected very badly. Therefore, such a "high-precision element" after each shot can be shot down the settings.

Overview of collimator sights by 12 caliber

• . Very high quality German production collimator. The advantages of the sight are the high-quality optics of the cessis class, automatic adjustment of the brightness of the aiming label, very compact size and low weight. It is worth considering that DOCTER sights do not have brackets for attaching to weapons, so the sighting base will have to be purchased separately. It makes the sight more versatile, but forces to be additionally spent on buying a sighting base.
• . Inexpensive sight, well adapted for hunting in winter conditions. Even under cold weather, the manufacturer guarantees the lack of negative effects like falling the brightness of the aiming label or premature discharge of the battery. The device weighs little, well tolerate returns or a random blow. This makes the sight popular from fans of the running hunting.
• . Another device from SIGHTMARK. Its main advantages are compactness and a wide viewing angle. Thanks to the small size and compact landing database, this sight will not be cling to branches or grass. Its lens is concluded in a narrow case, which practically does not interfere with the transfer of sight.
• Available wide-angle collimator, very convenient for hunting for moving game (for example, hare). Aiming label can be adjusted in brightness and size. The weight of the sight is small, and the characteristics are quite sufficient for effective hunting. The sight is well withstanding the return, so it can even be attached to 12 caliber.
• Redring Mark II - a very high-quality sight for shooting 12th caliber. This device was developed by the Sweden team coach over the stand shooting. The aiming mark is made in the form of a ring, the diameter of which very well corresponds to the diameter of the fractional siege on a 100-meter distance. The sight perfectly holds the return, provides greater accuracy of hits at a fast flying game. The only drawback is a high price.

Thus, the correctly selected collimator sight will be quite effective when using 12 caliber with hunting weapons. But when choosing a sight is to carefully examine its characteristics and the method of fastening.

Hunters and fans of sports shooting, wishing to increase the efficiency of their weapons, improve the accuracy of the battle, the collimator is best suited for tuning. It is a collimator sight on 12 caliber of commercial weapons - this is the most rational version of the optical device. Aiming is performed by elementary guidance of the label to the target, which significantly increases the speed of manufacture and the firing itself. Eye arrow is at a safe distance from the device, which eliminates injury when recovery. And for beginners hunters best Assistant And it is impossible to come up. Similar sights provide a comfortable shooting to people with insufficient

Colmatory sight for smooth-bore weapons

The type of type of type is an electronic optical device. Refers to small multiplicity devices. In most serial samples it is equal to one. The brand is projected onto the front lens (output screen) tools. The label itself may have various forms: be in the form in a circle, square or intersecting lines. Each options are intended for a certain distance of the fire: up to 100 meters, up to 400 or more than 400 meters. The color of the brand can be red or green. Ease of use lies in the fact that the device does not light up the target, skips light and transmits a clear image.

Types and types of sights

Depending on the brand of device, the backlight methods can be active if used or passive. Active allow you to accurately shoot at the dark and with bad weather conditions. Active stereoscopic projects label only for one right eye. Passive can only be used in the day of day, the brand is not bright and does not differ in contrast.

Aimed tools are made of two types: in the form of a tube resembling external species Optics, or in the form of a frame with anterior lens. The tube consists of a LED emitter and two or more lenses. Such an adaptation is compact and easier compared to classical optics, but a little more than an open type device. The advantage is the good visibility of the tag in bright sunlight. All elements are securely protected by a solid shake case when shooting. A closed collimator speaker on 12 caliber is not entirely convenient, since this type of weapon is most often used when shooting from an unstable position.

Open-type devices have the best overview when shooting and significantly less weight. However, it is difficult to use them even during small precipitation. A variety is a halogen sight, although some experts refer it to a separate type of equipment. Externally, it is like a frame of an open device. However, the image of the brand is projected on the output screen with a laser beam. Depending on the conditions of hunting, the plate can be quickly replaced. You can use with any weather and in the fog.

Features of use

Practice of application shows that the aiming device is best installed on the rapid console. If necessary, the equipment can be quickly dismantled and continue the harassment of the game. The device allows you to fire from the moving vehicle, as well as affect the rapidly moving objects. On automatic weapon, it is usually fixed in the side of the trunks. Colimator sights are very sensitive to low temperatures. On a strong frost, the battery may refuse, and all the device fails.

Present Japanese quality

Some of the most common are Hakko Bed collimator sights. It produces their Japanese firm Tokyo Scope Co., Ltd. This means a lot with regard to the fact that almost all goods are manufactured in the PRC. The brands of virtually all industries have their own production facilities. Hakko's collimator sights to the last coat are collected in Japan. Products are characterized by high optical characteristics and structural strength. They are manufactured both in closed and in open versions. And those and others provide for the choice of one of four labels. In closed devices, it is possible to use 11 light levels.

The owners enjoying these devices confirm that the devices are really waterproof and shockproof, and the filling of the inner space gas prevents fogging. The collimator sight "Khakko" is characterized by great reliability and is able to withstand the return of the 12th caliber guns. The device provides installation on the Waaver fastening base. Although any scope collimator Hakko Bed is not critical to the distance from the eye Arrow: the most acceptable removal of the pupil from the output screen is at least 100 mm.

Unsurpassed holographic sight

Many experts and professional arrows with the best sample recognize the American Holographic Colimator Sight Eotech. This is a direct descendant of the military product. The difference between these open-type devices from their fellows is that they have a laser optical device (the label is recorded in the form of a hologram and highlighted with a laser), which gives considerable advantages. First, the brightness of the label can be adjusted in a large range - the variator involves 21 levels. This makes it possible to lead a shooting under all weather conditions. Some samples are equipped with thermal imager and night vision features. And secondly, the collimator sight Eotech practically does not have this managed to achieve due to the complex brand projection system. It is visible even in the rain, snow and with severe pollution. The device retains performance in mechanical damage.

For a long time of work is achieved by automatic shutdown. The device can be programmed for 4 or 8 hours. An important advantage is small size and cutting weight. The device is very convenient when used on 12 caliber guns. Many devices involve the use of standard batteries: AA size batteries. Batteries can be found in any store. Their replacement occurs through simple manipulation and takes no more than a minute. When changing the elements of nutrition, the shooting of a collimator trash is not required. The overseas products are very expensive. Top models are over 60 thousand rubles.

Another American product

The Sightmark collimator sightmark is significantly cheaper, but this does not mean that it is low-quality. Sightmark is a subsidiary of Yukon Holding, producing products for law enforcement officers and the Ministry of Defense. Products are mostly open, have up to 7 levels of brightness settings and are designed to be installed on smooth-bore weapons up to 12 caliber. Mounting device of type "Swallow tail", the bar has a width of 11 mm. Some samples are mounted on the Weaver / Picatini database. Sights are distinguished by low weight and great reliability. Much of the products are made in the territory of the PRC.

Domestic is not worse

In 2009, a collimator Sight "Cobra" in the ECP-8-21 version appeared on the market. This is the first and while the only digital optical device for civilian use. An open-type device is intended primarily for installation on a semi-automatic weapon of the Bekas series. The Russian sight is mounted on fastening the type "Lastochka Tail". The electronic circuit allows you to choose four types of tags, 16 brightness options, as well as memorize information about the type of tag and brightness of the glow. The maximum range of ballistic amendments is up to 600 meters. Colimator Sight "Cobra" is characterized by high reliability. The owners note that after several dozen settings, the settings are stored and the landing place is not deformed. Moreover, over time, aiming is improved in poor light conditions. Some owners make sure that the device has considerable weight and height. The device can be used with a rifle plank MR-251, IL-18, IL-27, IL-94, Taiga. You can aim both one and two eyes.

How to mount?

An important question that moves to the second plan to choose the device itself is a way to fasten the weapon. Most of the smooth-bore weapon samples do not provide any standard devices or consoles to install additional devices. The exception is the domestic "saiga", "Bekas", pumping rifles and some samples intended for self-defense. The hunter can independently look for a technical solution. The choice is poor: "Swallow tail" and the base (they are still named after planks) Weaver and Picatini. The attachment of the collimator trance in the overwhelming majority of samples provides for the placement on Weaver Planks using integrated seats. Only sights that are equipped with special mounting rings can be mounted on the "swallow tail" type. Some models are attached directly to the sighting bar of the gun. As a rule, such an electronic optics has small dimensions and weight. These include well-known compact docter compets. The light brand of this device is well distinguishable in the snow, and even against the sky. However, their cost may exceed the price of the weapon itself.

Not very reliable

Domestic craftsters mount the seat under Weaver and on the "swallow tail". For this, special adapters are manufactured. When choosing transitional devices, each sample requires an individual approach. Thus, the Vologda Optical-Mechanical Plant manufactures the product of the same name (VOMZ). The steel console is provided to be placed on it an additional target device of any types of fasteners. But, for example, the 16th caliber can be placed only on a ventilated sighting bar width up to 7 mm. Such a design leads to a significant weight gain of weapons and a violation of its centering. The weight of the adapter alone is more than 100 grams. According to user reviews, this mount does not differ in durability and begins to break off after a dozen shots. Alternatively, it should be installed not too heavy optical device. Based on this, the same collimator sight on IL-27 should weigh no more than 90 grams. What to talk about more powerful weapons And the corresponding technical means?

Expensive stone - a decent frame

If an expensive optical device is purchased, it makes no sense to save funds on its installation. Plank and bolt connections must have a sufficient margin of strength, so as not only to fix a relatively heavy target device, but also for a long service life, withstand recoil load. A collimator sight on 12 caliber must be mounted only with specially designed standard mounting devices. Planks of the type "LASTOVOST" and Weaver / Picatini in a large assortment are located in a free sale and online stores.

It is necessary to choose a product that repeats the contour of the boron box. Also, the thickness of the body itself should allow drill a hole and cut at least three threads of the thread. Thread cut the best on professional equipment. It should also be taken into account and the distance from the eye on which the collimator sight will be. Reviews of experienced owners talk about the need for additional processing of the thread sealant and the surface of the adjoining console itself to the plane of the deliveral box. All other installation methods are money thrown on the wind.

Shot of optics

Like any other optical device, after mounting on a rifle, the sight requires a shooting. The shooter must have a clear idea of \u200b\u200bwhere the bullet falls or fraction at a distance of 35-50 meters. Most devices are supplied with regulators. In this case, the fine tuning is carried out by adjusting in two planes with two rotated drum regulators. For a certain distance, remember the position of the regulators. Many believe that a rather so-called cold seasoning. In this case, an ammunition is used with the shooting of a collimator trance may not give the desired result. This is due to the fact that sometimes in hunting weapons There is a mismatch of the axes of the barrel and the chamber. Cold adjustment can turn into a sparing charter. It is necessary to take into account the amendment when shooting from hands, as well as a tangible return, because a collimator sight for 12 caliber is most often mounted.

Another way to adjust the optics is carried out by fixing the barrel in a special machine or visk. The barrel is at a fixed point, and after that the sight is adjusted. Cold targeting can be replaced with a procedure from several dozen trial shots. Any optics require painstaking adjustment, including a collimator sight. Reviews that experts place on thematic forums often contain advice to produce several series of four single shots. According to the results of entering the target of a specific series, the average point of hitting and its deviation from the center of the target is recorded. Adjusting the sight and then - the next series of shots. And so on until a satisfactory result is obtained.

With pool shooting, adjustment is carried out using the same type of cartridges and at the same distance, which will be used in real conditions. However, it is impossible in practice. It is best to target the device for use in several probable distances of fire, and the results of hits to the object to mark records in notepad. At the same time, corrections of angular parameters proportional to the shooting distance are recorded.

The law of the Russian Federation, which regulates the appeal of firearms, limits the permitted types of firearms by novice hunters, and therefore smooth-bore guns received the greatest distribution. In addition, in the market (even more secondary) many low-cost models with low cost of cartridges and maintenance. Therefore, the choice of sight for smooth-bore weapons is the most frequent thing that we ask. Very briefly and referring to other articles to open this topic.

The content of the article

To pick up the sight you need to understand the three key features of smooth-bore rifles:

1. Power Cartridge
2. Hoothing conditions
3. The method of installing the selected sight

To begin with, we figure out with common for all rifles of this type by the first two factors - the power of the cartridge and the conditions of hunting (we suzim the range of recommended sights), we will offer the best sights of each type (and explain why): optical, collimator and night vision, and then consider options.

Power of the cartridge and the conditions of hunting

The 12th is the most chassis caliber for a smooth-born rifle in Russia. It should be borne in mind that the muzzle energy of heavy bullets, the card or the fraction of 4,000 ... 4 500 Joule is the maximum, and when using Magnum cartridges can be more bosh. Accordingly, the return of the weapon causes an excellent shock load on the sight and bracket. Choosing a sight, first of all, pay attention to the muzzle energy of the cartridge and relate it to the weapon weight and characteristics of the sight, which is indicated in his passport. Despite the relatively low cost of smooth-borne guns, it is serious to choose from an impact load: most of the cheap models of the sights are not suitable for smooth-tv. And just should not be ordered.

Fraction and cart

Distance for firing by a shot or card does not exceed 35 meters. On such a distance for hunting, it is advisable to use only a collimator sight. If you already know exactly what you will be hunting only in this way (for example, on birds), immediately go to.

For self-defense, the conditions of which suggest closed spaces and a short distance, it is possible to use collimator or laser sights. There are also combined models - a collimator + laser, all of them are listed in. Functionally they do not differ from ordinary collimators and we will not stop in detail on them.

Bullet

Disputes about the sighting distance of the bullet released from a smooth-bore rifle will never subscribe. Separate craftsmen are achieved by good accuracy: using an optical sight, a dangle nozzle (paradox) or a special barrel (Lancaster) and bullets of their own manufacture, get the scatter in 200..300 mm even at a distance of 150 meters! But still, we should not talk about the mass hunt in this way. In the general case, the targeted range for the pool of smooth-bore weapons does not exceed 70 meters, and the confident defeat of the beast is 50 meters. Such a distance is sufficient for hunting on all major animals of the CIS countries, perhaps except the rapid bear. It is worth noting that the distance of 50 meters is suitable for almost all types of hunting.

Types and the best models of sights for smooth vehicles

So, having understood with restrictions on the power of the cartridge, which is the accuracy of a smooth-bore rifle - a distance and as a result: We will look at all the types of sights and model sights suitable for smooth-energile.

Optical sight for smooth-bore weapons

An optical sight on a smooth-bore gun will most likely disappoint a hunter: Unnecessary for small distances increase will lead to a decrease in sight and complicate aiming.

However, the use of such sights is justified in the following cases:

• for sports or amateur shooting on targets;
• to increase the accuracy in the laying of the bullet on the limit for smooth-tank distances (about a hundred meters);
• for hunters with weak vision.

Below we will list the best for the smooth-bore weapons of the model of optical sights.

	Civil analogue legendar Breakfast 3,5x22
Due to its low cost, lightness and reliability, a Vologda sight of 3.5x20 - Dean from the most popular optical sights for smooth-bore guns
Optical sights of variable multiplicity on smooth-bore weapons. A small multiplicity provides a wide overview for the rapid detection of the beast, and a slight increase (usually up to 4 times) helps more accurately aim at medium distances. Universal and inexpensive optical sight of variable multiplicity Hakko Hunter 1-4x20 withstands the depth of any smooth-bore caliber.
Optical sights of the Novosibirsk Plant - a standard of reliability. The new series of Sights with Litera P - is designed to install on the bar. This quick-release fastening will allow you to quickly replace the sight, for example, on a collimator. If there is no factory plank on the weapon, the bracket for or the location of the trunks is used.
	Compact and light Japanese collimator sight Hakko Bed-35 Panorama also has a MR-02 brand shift system (4 stamps) and 7 brightness adjustment steps. The finest housing that holds the lens during the aiming and focusing look at the object literally dissolves, providing a panoramic overview of the target. It is very convenient when shooting on moving targets, such as a bird.
	The US Optics American Optics Collimator Opening Sight is no less compact, has an adjustable backlight, which is more convenient to those who do not like "surprises" of automation. At the sight of the universal label 3 Moa, which is suitable for both hunting bullets and fraction. Its analogue with a larger label brightness (5 Moa, for Perfta Dići) - Op-La Reflex.

In Russia, a popular hunt for a night beast. In the dark, it is difficult to hunt large distances, so smooth-bore guns with their small range are often used in this form of hunting. For the selection of the sight of night vision, take into account that the sighting distance of the smooth-bore weapon will be small, therefore it is not necessary to chase the expensive sight of the 2nd or 3rd generation of the EOP and, moreover, the antimony-thermal inspears. However, on the night hunt for a longer distance to shoot and do not have (in more detail in the article). Thus, it is more practical to use 1st generation sights that allow to aim to 150 meters. But here, as in collimator sights, the dung energy of weapons is important. Not all 1st generation sights can withstand powerful returns. If we consider the most running 12 caliber, then such options for the sight of night vision are suitable as:

Separately, it is worth noting the digital sights of night vision. Their design eliminates the eota glass flask, and therefore digurities are withstanding any return. The first samples of digital sights were greatly inferior to the sight with the EOC in the corner of the review and, which is important for smooth-bore weapons, in price. Now the cost of digital sights has decreased and continues to decline and, if you have the opportunity, we recommend considering the purchase version of inexpensively digital.

Varieties of smooth-bore weapons and fastening options

The smooth-bore weapon has many varieties. The difference lies in the amount of trunks and their location, as well as in the use of various calibers and the recharging method.

An important factor for the selection of a sight for smooth-bore weapons is its installation. So many guns were made with the calculation of aiming exclusively mechanical sight, which often affected the lack of seats. To solve this issue, consider popular smooth-bore rifles.

Double-rich hunting rifle IL-27

The IL-27 gun has a number of features. First, a double-breakdown rifle with a vertical location, secondly, recharge is carried out by fracting the trunk. There is no landing place on the trunks. But the presence of a ventilated bar allows you to install sights. Installation of sights on the ventilated bar is quite simple, which led to the popularity of transition brackets, such as, for example:

Plank transitional with ventilated on Weaver mind-07. This transitional bar allows you to use a mechanical sight without dismantling.

It is also possible to buy a collimator sight with an already installed fastening under the ventilated bar, the most chassis:

Colimator sight PFO 1x25. Works without batteries, very easy.

Pilad P1x42 collimator sight for the ventilated bar. The collimator has a large lens of 42 mm.

The use of a ventilated plank for many rifles has become a simple solution for the installation of a hazard rifle. But this type of fastening is suitable exclusively for the installation of collimator sights. This is due to the limitation of the weight of the devices that are installed on the ventilated bar. For night vision sights and in the absence of landing space on the IL-27 trunks, the Novosibirsk plant made a unique bracket, which is set by the compression of two rifle stems:

Bracket for smooth vertical Vertical Viver. The bracket is set by girth of two stems.

For a hunting rifle MR-153, a swinging Tsevier or another pumping method of recharging is characterized. The presence of a ventilated bar, as described above, is already a way of installation, and for heavy nightnamines there are transition brackets installed at the expense of the standard pins of the boron box:

Weaver bracket for MR-153. The bracket has a cutout under the shutter handle.

Self-loading smooth-bore Carabins Saiga 12 and Saiga 410

The advantage of smooth-bore carbines based on AK in their rapidity. To strengthen this feature, you must use the appropriate sights:

• Laser scope - for self-defense (shooting on a short distance)
• Colimator sight - for all other cases

Combined sights are often used - laser + collimator, or even more "tricky" models - with a tactical lantern, for example.

Smooth-bore rifles on the basis of AK have a side bar. To install collimator and night sights, the transition brackets from the side on the top weaver are most often used. This type of fastening will allow you to use one bracket for two types of sights. Nevertheless, the hunters often use sights with the already installed side mount. Such sights eliminate additional mounting (for example, rings), which increases the reliability of the structure. In addition, the sights with the side bracket most often have quick-consuming mount, which allows you to quickly change the optics, for example, depending on the conditions of lighting or changing the type of hunting. Below the somewhat recommended models.

Collimator's sight Rakurs-A1 (P1x20 A1). The sight has a diopter adjustment.

Colimator Sight "Cobra" ECP-1C-03. Open-type collimator sight with side bracket for smooth-bore Vepr. Izhmash in small batches. Analogs can see in

If you want to install a compact collimator sight with a small weight, we recommend to get acquainted with such a type of fastening, like installing Weaver planks in the replacement of a regular fly:

Weaver bracket on Fish-AK. An easy-to-install bracket for which the shooting is a mechanical sight.

As a result, what should be taken into account when buying a sight of a smooth-born rifle:

• consider at what distance you shoot, optical sights are useless for smooth-born rifles;
• For each sight there are limitations on dung energy, for example, 12 caliber has 4200 J;
• Installation of sight is sometimes more important than the scope itself. Please note whether the installation is possible in your rifle.

The purpose of using any firearms from the moment of its invention was a quick and accurate bullet hit in target. All development and improvements in the weapon case for several centuries are aimed at increasing the rate of targeting speed for the target and the accuracy of the shot. So at one time there was a conventional fly, with the development of science called "Optics" - optical sights, and with the development of electronic technologies - collimators.

Features of the collimator tar.

The principal technical difference of this model from other species of the aimed devices is that it does not have a constant fly or grid. Aiming is based on the direction with the lenses in the eye of the light beam arrow, which is compared with the goal and gives a very accurate guidance on the target.

With a minor deviation of weapons along the horizontal or vertical axis, the label also shifts, still pointing the direction of the flight of the bullet. Such qualities of unimaginable for sighting devices of other types.

Principle of operation

The device of the collimator action is to use uncomplicated electronics and optical effects. The light source is sent to the lens-reflector, which forms the flow of light in the direction of the arrow. A man holding a weapon in a battle position sees this stream in the form of a point that shifts on the lens depending on the offset of the arms axis relative to the arrow's axis and makes it possible to quickly and accurate weapons on the target for the work of the shot.

The collimator uses the features of human binocular vision, giving the arrow the opportunity to aim without closing the second eye.

Difference from other types of sights

When using the standard open fly, the arrow to the work of the shot must be combined on one axis of its view, the fly on the nose of the trunk and the whole in its neighboring edge. Only when these conditions are made, performing a shot man can be sure that the bullet from the trunk will fly in the right direction. This method reduces mobility during shooting and overview, since the arrow needs to close the second eye so that the binocular vision does not knock down the exact targeting on the target.

In the case of using an optical sight of shooting in motion, it is almost impossible due to strong label oscillations. High accuracy of shooting in this case is achieved by a steady weapon position, in which the intersection is possible to target. For such a measured shooting, only the conditions of large distances between the shooter and the target are valid - conditions of sniper shooting.

This device allows you to conduct an accurate shooting on close and medium distances. It is required to combine only the direction of the view and the light flux, after which the arrows sees where the bullet falls. In comparison with the usual open sight, a collimator sight, the principle of operation of which allows you to spend a shorter period of time for aiming, gives more space for the exact shooting in motion.

In the conditions of shooting at distances, the collimator does not allow to conduct an accurate shooting, as the marker can close almost all the target, so it does not compare the competition with sniper optical devices.

An important distinction of the collimator from other devices is to use electricity to work. Without meals, the light source will stop working, then the exact aiming will be impossible. Therefore, when using a device of this type, it should be remembered that it works until the battery sat down.

Application

Since the appearance, collimator sights have spread to many areas of human activity related to weapons. In addition to military and police units worldwide, they are most common among hunters and airsoft. In some cases, the collimator even put onions.

This device is suitable for almost any species of small arms intended for loved ones and medium distances, including heavy shotguns and even machine guns. So what do you need a collimator sight? Shooting in combat conditions or ordinary hunting with a collimator sight After addiction to it, it will definitely become easier and more convenient.

Types of collimators

Colimators distinguish open and closed. Initially, these classes were meant two seriously distinguished by their structure of the type of collimator sights.

Closed in classical understanding was called such devices in which there was no transparent lens. Through it, the shooter did not see the space by the sight of the eye that he sees the fly.

Aiming was achieved by the need to use two eyes at once, one of which sees the space ahead, and on the second at that time the tag is projected by the collimator. Thanks to the binocular vision, the human brain in this case compares different images from two eyes and the shooter sees in front of the target of the fly and can aim.

Openly called a model with a transparent lens and an open front wall. Through such a sight is the target. Therefore, shooting with a collimator sight using only one eye is possible only with an open type.

With the development of collimators, the need for closed in a classical understanding of the sights disappeared. A new understanding of the difference between closed and open devices has come. Open this time is called a sight in which the lens is fixed in a small frame and has no auxiliary protective construction around itself.

The closed is called the device in which the focusing lens is in a hermetic design of a massive frame and an additional front lens. Such a design protects the focusing lens from hitting the rain droplets, dirt and other foreign objects that can spoil the quality of aiming. It is such an understanding of the concepts of closedness and openness is common at this time.

Operation, Care, Storage Rules

In order for the high-quality collimator to be out of order during shooting, it is necessary to install it only on weapons with the corresponding caliber. A device intended for pistols and light semi-automatic weapons cannot be put on weapons with great returns, as it can quickly deduce it.

Hurt this device is easy enough. The lenses poorly carry any physical impact, they easily remain scratches that reduce the quality of aiming. Wipe them from dust better with special napkins and without the use of girlfriend, as some fabrics are able to leave scratches.

Batteries are inserted into the device only before shooting and removed after its end. During storage of weapons, the batteries should KT; FNM separately to protect the electronic details of the device from possible damage if the batteries fail.

It is also desirable to remove the device for the time of transportation of weapons, or use special covers that protect it from possible physical impact.

How to choose?

When choosing, first of all should be aware of what caliber weapons it will be installed.

Choosing from models intended for weapons of suitable caliber, you need to understand that cheap options are not full and reliable, and will be knocked down during the shooting and cutting shaking. Sustainable and reliable design can be waited only from well-known and tested manufacturers, so it is impossible to save here. A cheap device during the active operation will quickly fail and still have to acquire a new one, therefore, it is better to immediately buy more expensive, but reliable.

When choosing between an open and closed device, it is based on what conditions it will be used. For mobile shooting in close distances, where an unforeseen physical impact on the device, strikes, hits the ground pieces, is better to acquire a device with a strong closed design.

To install on rifles, intended for firing on distances, you can choose an outdoor collimator suitable for such weapons, but fit and closed, since the viewing angle does not play an important role in this case.

Sniper shooting with a standard device is not possible, but there are options with lenses providing some approximation for a more convenient shooting at distances.

Features Square

After purchasing the device it is necessary to target it. First, it is necessary to study theoretical part, understand how the collimator sight works and how to adjust its targeting on the target, and then the kollimator's shooting will not cause any problems.

Installation and Setup

Quality branded devices are provided complete with fasteners for two mechanisms - a "swallow tail" and a picatinni plank. Weapon Also manufactured with appropriate fasteners on the housing, therefore, the installation of the device on the barrel is only in a strong fixation of it in the right place with the help of tight tightening of the presser screws. It is necessary to delay them tight, but in moderation, so as not to thread the thread.

Before shooting a collimator sight, you need to spend its initial setting. The setting is not particularly difficult, how to customize the collimator sight will discern any hunter. In expensive models, you can customize not only the brightness, but also the shape of the fly. Most often the choice is between the point, the cross, circle with a dot and a cross with a point. Brightness set up depending on the lighting.

In the dark, the level of brightness of the light flux should be reduced, so as not to lower the target.

It does not need to be afraid that the point in the sight will see the enemy who is on the other side of the weapon, because the visible beam of light is very weak and reflected in the direction of the eye arrow. Thanks to such a device, the fly is seen only to a person looking into the sight, and more to anyone.

Position and distance selection

To target weapons with any sight, you need to provide a relaxed atmosphere in the place where the shooting will be held. Ideally, there should be no wind and precipitation, and near the path of the flight of the bullet should not be places with moisture drops, such as flowing rivers. The shooting of a collimator sight begins with shooting on targets located close to the distance. With each stage of adjustment, the distance to the target can be increased.

Choosing a host

For targeting weapons with a target collimator, they are selected depending on the type of weapon. For the first steps of the shooting, it is preferable to choose large targets, since the error before the shooting can be very high. When using firearms, dense targets are suitable for firing by combat cartridges, and when shooting from pneumatic weapons, there are quite thin targets for pneumatics.

The process of shooting stages

The shooting occurs in several simple consecutive stages.

1. Before shooting a collimator, you need to put the weapon in a steady position so that the hands of the arrow rendered as little effect on the accuracy of firing. You can use the stop in the stand, or very tightly fix the weapon in vice with soft linings.
2. Weapons are directed to the target located 10 meters from the arrow.
3. Produce 3 shots.
4. According to the results of the shooting, there is a deviation of the bullet trajectory from the aiming place. With the help of the appropriate screws, the collimator trance is set and the position of the marker is adjusted.
5. Produce 3 more shots.
6. If the shooting results are acceptable, then the target is moving at a distance of 30 meters.
7. Shooting and adjustment is repeated in accordance with the firing results.
8. When the shooting accuracy in the target at a distance of 30 meters becomes satisfactory, then the target can be transferred to a distance of 100 meters.
9. The process of targeting shooting and adjustment is repeated again before obtaining satisfactory accuracy.

When shooting on close and distant distances becomes quite accurate, the shooting of a collimator sight is finished.

Cold Snack

In addition to the ordinary method, there is a so-called cold shooting. It happens without a single shot. For this, a special tube with a laser is inserted into the trunk of the weapon, which is directed exactly on its axis.

As a result of using such a device, a laser marker appears, which indicates exactly the point in which the weapon trunk indicates. This is the point of hitting the bullet without taking into account the decrease in its trajectory during the flight.

After installing the guide laser, the marker position is adjusted to the laser marker, taking into account the decrease in the bullet trajectory. After that, the device can be tried to be counted, but for reliability, it is still necessary to check the accuracy of the arms firing with combat cartridges after its cold shooting.

A brief overview of the models

There are several well-known manufacturers producing collimators. Each brand has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages.

Cobra

The Russian manufacturer who specializes mostly on open-type models with the ability to set up brightness and type of marker. Differences between models are mainly in the fastening method.

• EPP-8-02 is fixed on the trunk with the side of the fastening system with the location of moving levers in the hidden places to minimize the possibility of accidental pressing.
• ECP 8-18 has another way of fastening - Picatinni bar.
• EPP-1C-03 - a device with a side sightseeing bar, the location of the fixation levers from which provides maximum ease of installation and removal.

EOTECH

American manufacturer with good reputation. The devices of this brand are common among the military and tested in combat conditions. High quality data of products corresponds to their high price. The manufacturer specializes in the open sights of the compact size and on the standard are attached to the picatinni bar.

• EOTECH 552.A65 - Standard model with good moisture protection and setup capabilities.
• EOTECH EOLAD-1V - has a built-in laser target designator that facilitates the shooting from the hip.
• EOTECH XPS3 is a very compact model and has complete waterproof.

Aimpoint.

Manufacturer from Sweden. In the assortment of this brand, many models of various purposes, both sights for military special forces and hunters. Release with various fasteners, allowing the installation to be almost any weapon. Quality and price are very high.

• Aimpoint 9000L - a closed long sight for hunters. One of the most common models thanks to the versatility of setting with a variety of brightness levels, waterproof and mechanical damage stability.
• AimPoint CompC3 is a closed model of more compact size, more suitable for medium and near distances.
• Aimpoint Micro T-1 is a compact device used mainly on arms for shooting towards the close distance.

Sightmark.

Chinese manufacturer with moderate price devices. Satisfactory product quality and affordable price contributed to the widespread spread of this brand in an amateur firing and hunting environment. Used fastenings "Lastochka Tail" and a picatinni bar, and also have good resistance to the return of weapons up to the 12th caliber. SightMark devices usually have 4-6 brightness levels.

• Sightmark SM13003B is a compact and lightweight device that has been widespread among the airsoftists.
• SightMark SM13005 is a compact model with a shortened housing.
• SightMark SM13001 is the most compact and lightweight model with 2 levels of brightness and the lack of selection of the type of marker.

Video

See in our videos, how to target and configure a collimator sight on the example of the Aimpoint Micro T-1 model.