r/canadaguns • u/BrotherLefthand • 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/BigoteMexicano Apr 01 '26

What shotgun do you have? I'm a cheap bastard too, so I just use the factory sights. You don't have a factory sight?

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u/BrotherLefthand Apr 01 '26

I have a basic bead sight. I would like something that lets me get on target a bit quicker and let me have a modified cheek weld.

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u/BigoteMexicano Apr 01 '26

Well if you're on a budget and have non spherical eye balls, you're just gonna have to make due, I think.

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u/BrotherLefthand Apr 01 '26

An optic like the one I posted is within my budget. It seems like there are several options available, which is great!