Optical Boosters. Any Good??

[Barks]

Was wondering for those of you in the know if an optical booster would be a cost effective way to go to help my fathers failing eyes resolve .22 cal bullet holes at 200 yards.

We were at a local BR match today and he shot excellent at 100 yards. 1st place in factory class using a Savage LRPV in .223 with a Leupold VariX III 8.5-25x50. At 200 yards, things went downhill in a hurry. He said he just couldn't see where he was hitting and had no idea where to adjust. It was a warm sunny day with a bit of mirage, but nothing severe. I could see his shots fine, but he was quite frustrated.

I really don't know much about the boosters except they should bring the targets appearance a whole lot closer, but would I be sacrificing clarity and resolution as the result? What size booster is reccommended? 3x, 3.5x, 4x, 4.5x?? Any an all opinions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[6BRonwheels]

I use a 4x multi coated booster on my Sightron 36x scope. I can usually see 6mm holes at 500 yards unless the mirage is really bad. The 4x should increase the affective power of a scope by 40%, so 25x becomes 35x. That is still marginal for 22 holes for a person with vision problems, but doable.
Hope this helps,
Jack

 

[Barks]

It was explained to me that someone using a 4x booster on a 25x scope would now have 100x. This is not the case then????
Either way a 40% increase would be better than nothing.

How did the booster affect clarity and resolution. Did it make things more blurry or obscured at 500 yards.....or just that much better?

 

[6BRonwheels]

Hi Banks,
You get 40% increase from the 4x, 30% from the 3x booster.
For my eyes, I can see bullet holes much better with the booster.
It makes the mirage waves much clearer, but seems to make the target not 'dance' in the mirage. I am very impressed with it.
I also have the 3x non-coated booster. It is only good for close range BR.
Jack

 

[Obtunded]

I bought one,slip-on type) after reading so many rave reviews on them. It will not allow me to focus the reticle with any of my scopes,NF BR, LEUP LRT, Weaver T-36's). Same thing reported by FIVE other shooter I know that invested in them as well.

pieces of crap as far as I'm concerned

 

[Alaskaman]

I bought one,slip-on type) after reading so many rave reviews on them. It will not allow me to focus the reticle with any of my scopes,NF BR, LEUP LRT, Weaver T-36's). Same thing reported by FIVE other shooter I know that invested in them as well.

Hi,
same problem ! Works only with the Zeiss Conquest scopes for me. Works best for older people wearing correctur classes !

Alaskaman

 

[Taildrag15X]

Works fine for me on an of my Premier Boosted Leupolds without GLASSES or with them. I know of 2 World Records in F-Class that have been shot with them.

I suggest you contact Bulz Eye Pro yourself, they do have a Money Back warranty if not happy, Gene and Bill are good people.

 

[ridgeway]

My neighbor has a 2.5x multi coat booster that he will let go for $140 shipped. It fits a Weaver.

 

[RMiller]

A 4x didnt work for me with a Leupold 8.5x25. Wouldnt let me focus the cross hair/dot. I sent it back.