r/canadaguns Mar 31 '26

Buy recommendations Dots vs astigmatism (advice request)

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I have a gnarly astigmatism that impacts my ability to use dots. I've tried etched reticle prisms, but the ones in my budget are too bulky for my shotgun. I need something relatively small and low-profile.

I'm considering the PA x1 microprism with the green dot, but haven't seen reviews of it from people with astigmatism. Does anyone have advice on this unit?

I'm trying to keep my budget sub $400, which is why I'm not looking at fancy closed emitters or holographics. I don't have an Eotech wallet.

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u/MrBlackroc Apr 01 '26

I have this one on my 44 mag. Its great.

Wanted to convince myself to get one for my shotty but it does sit high, even on the lowest rail. 

I got the vortex viper SG in green. Green is better for astigmatism and when im outside i dont get as bad of a flaring on a lower brightness setting