Yep. Wanted to show that building too much of a “range” mindset needs to be checked. Appreciate you sharing that it had an affect. Had to plan all of this video to leave something with the viewer! Thanks again!
For real! That one little blip shook up my entire outlook on my preparedness. All the prep work, ammo, food storage, able to draw on a target in 0.9 seconds doesn't mean much if you cant/don't see the threat. I need to do some awareness and observation exercises, cause getting smoked within 75 yards because I didn't see the threat doesn't bring me warm fuzzies
@@deltathirtyfour My brain tricked me. I saw the light brown and first went, "Somethings there" then a split secound said, "No thats just a tree rub." When she stood up I was quite shocked. Goes to show just how effective something simple as camo can really make it hard to see your target.
In the Marines, we used to shoot human sized targets at 500m with iron sights on the M16A2. While this sounded good on paper, it was totally unrealistic because the distance/location was known. Not to mention the target was stationary. Without magnification, we had no idea what we were shooting or if we even made a hit.
My time in the Army was the same. I was in before optics became standard issue, and even while in Iraq I was never issued one. Iron sights and not being able to see jackshit was the name of the game. Anyone who went to Sadr City could tell you, you want magnified optics of some sort.
Thanks for saying this. Gets so tired hearing people say shit like “I hit 300 with red dots and irons all day” Yeah buddy. On a flat white target that doesn’t move and stays fully exposed.
The point was to instill confidence in the effective range of the rifle. Target ID is great though, optics are better than irons in all but the most niche/rare of circumstances. Our KD course was 500 yds though. Yeah, it was silly to shoot 500 yards at Edison Range using a 500m dialed turret :)
I've commented before and I'm compelled yet again. As many others have stated in different ways, the production quality, educational value and combined entertainment is top notch. The effort you put into this content really shows.
@@deltathirtyfour worth it. Valuable information on a platform that's forever. Much respect for not having sponsored ads or pushing kit. Not easy this day and age and I understand people are trying to make a living.
Yes man, thanks dude. These are not only fully comprehensive and packed full of real world knowledge, but the time you take to record and edit all this to make the best and most informative video possible. Plus they're just chill AF.
D34 - Deserves every Thumbs-Up, every Share, every Comment. Extremely well-thought-out, planned, and executed videos (his animated Ballistic Drop/Zero Series videos have no equal on YT) - with a ton of quality information. Some guys create single video content that is on a par with a $1,500 High-end weekend training seminar.
Seriously, I have yet to find anyone who is able to break a subject matter down to such a degree and still describe it in such a manner so that the average person can understand it. Keep up the good work! 👍🏼
Just found this guy and this is by far the best combination of real info, multi perspective, and application ive seen anyone make shooting videos with while keeping it entertaining without losing value
My only regret... is not finding this channel sooner! I've bounced all over the place with optics and channels..Your videos are truly next level.. no BS, but intuitive and educational info. Well done! Merica
You say you have bounced all over the place, but the reality is that there are multiple excellent optic channels. Delta excels at talking about the why, but there are other channels that do a good job of explaining that as well.
#1 best channel for real world advice from another jar head, that's better, more informative and more kick ass than ANY OTHER DUDE ON UA-cam! the ANTI-Gun-Tuber
Even with all the high-quality content that is put out on this channel, I did not expect a shift to a mini-philosophy lesson talking about virtue and the distortion that perspective, personal truth has on objective truth. The way we see the world must always be taken into account, like correcting for parallax. Fantastic video!
This video is GOLD. I just sent it to all my friends. The off range points about how difficult it is to see "targets" was 1 hell of a reminder of... potential fight capability
Having higher mag for PID at range and having a 1x thats all in one package and can be used battery free is super nice. The extra weight is a tax im willing to pay for performance.
@@SeniorBillzy "If ya wanna be infantry, ya gotta be thin. Because Im hardcore! Motivated! Dedicated! Hooo-ah-ah!"🎵 Sorry, I had a infantry flashback. If you look at most grunts, they are mostly thin bros until they get up in rank. We spent most of our time doing exercises with our own body weight. If you see military bros looking like the hulk, those guys are typically in non-combat related jobs. All that extra muscle may look good for the ladies, but in the field, it eats up too much energy and makes them slow when you have to navigate terrain.
The good thing about running with a group of guys instead of lone wolfing it is that you can have those guys who are dedicated to the lpvo like the team leader and the marksman. Your “squad automatic weapon” guy can run around with a 2.5x or 3x power prism optic with red dot offset and the rest of the grunts/medic/comms guy can run the red dot/magnifier setup confidently. Know your purpose in your team and act accordingly. Just like you said in the video. Great video.
@deltathirtyfour that's the big sticking point. Pick something and TRAIN with it. Proficiency matters just as much as the tool you use. Not that training makes up for deficiency with equipment, but that proficiency gets the most out of that equipment. My chosen optic is the Vortex Razor 1-6x Gen 2 JM-1 reticle (the old heavy model they replaced with the lighter, but arguably less robust "E" model). The weight sucks, but for all the reasons mentioned in the video it gives the best odds of rounds where they're wanted from bad breath distance at 1x, out to 400-600 yards, or those pesky low visibility targets in concealment at closer distance at 6x. I've played with an offset MRDS, but for reasons you've stated in another video, I'm going to move that to a 12 o'clock mount. Thank you for the work you do, my cousin and I are both big fans, hope you're able to keep it up and grow your subscriber base.
@@deltathirtyfour no dude, your content is high tier AF. I work a gun counter job and I literally share the URL via text to your red dot zero video to people asking me about red dot choice and what zero to use. Your 3d video models in that video of the ballistic trajectory of the different zeroes and POI at each distance, that was something I'd expect from a History Channel or Discovery documentary on ballistics more than an under appreciated UA-cam contributor. It's the BEST demonstration I've EVER seen done on the topic. Customers will agree to watch it later when they get home, they'll come back some time later thanking me for telling them, because they never understood it that well before, I tell them not to thank me, thank D34, he's the one who put the work in, give him a thumbs up and subscribe to help him out.
What I like about your videos is that you offer a lot of food for thought. I don't own a bunch of guns, but I do practice often with those that I have. Over the past couple of years, I've found myself reaching for my red dot only rig less and less, because I've found it more often leaving me wanting for something more. I usually take my rig with the TA31/piggyback setup when I want to be prepared for the widest range of circumstances. Its light, compact and some magnification is better than none. I recently started shooting in an environment where even a 300 yard shot with the 4X ACOG was very difficult and only knew the target was there because I knew it was there. If the target had been a real threat, odds are that I would have missed it. When we went to taking turns shooting in a scenario where the shooter was only informed of the number of targets, but not their location, I had to go and grab my rig with the 2-10x32 on top. This worked pretty well out to about 500 yards. That day left me scratching my head. After 35 years of shooting, I thought I had things figured out. I'm not abandoning the ACOG, because my experience, however limited, tells me that the ACOG is aguably the most bullet proof. The aftermath of Katrina taught me a lot about having to move fast and light and what is really important in that sort of situation; so, the question stuck in my head now is .... what do I grab if I can only have one? Despite my recent experience, my inclination is still to grab the rig with the ACOG.
Everything you said is great. We set up some special ranges that will make people come to the same conclusions. They’ll quickly being trying to find targets and want magnification. As far as Acog being bullet proof? I got something for that coming .:) thanks for watch btw!
I’ve tried them all, with of course all of them having their advantages and disadvantages. I’ve settled on a 1-8 PLXC and don’t see my self going back for the foreseeable future. The 1x is insanely good, eliminating my need for a second dot. The weight is absurd at 16 ounces. Loved the video man, subscribed.
Did you, or do you, ever find that reticle too cluttered? I looked at all the options (2 or 3, I think) and they all look super-busy. And they all rely on the chevron, which IMO is a weakness at 4x+. Can't deny that every video I've seen, with scope-cam footage, looks insanely good sight picture/glass quality wise, thin-ness of the bezel is very good. ATACR 1-8x or even NX8 1-8x look more functional to me for reticles, though. I have an Arrowhead 1-8x with Guerrilla BDC, that I wish I'd got in Sharpshooter Mil or whatever is the mil hash version. But I didn't know then what reticle types I'd prefer. The image quality and brightness in low light are pretty decent. It's not swanky glass but it's functional. Minus the poor choice on BDC reticle.
@@seanoneil277 it’s a case of different strokes for different folks. The chevron at the higher magnification range can be a bit much. But personally it does the job for me. I rarely shoot farther than 400 yards, but I could see how it might be difficult to push further with the reticle size and clustering. I think the reticle is the only part of the PLXC that has a perceived disadvantage compared to the others, but at the end of the day it’s personal preference.
@@bradyeason9638 Thanks. I've come close to buying one a couple times but each time the reticle scares me off. I could order one and send it back if I don't like it, I suppose. PA scopes aren't stocked by anyone near me so I can't look before buying.
Another outstanding video by this man. I look at the title and think, " I already know what I need to know about the topic". Nope. He gives insight that never occurred to me. That's the definition of valuable information.
How am I just now finding this channel? INCREDIBLY UNDERRATED content, my man. Between you, hop, brassy boi, and desert night gigachad, this is a renaissance of granular, long-form, gear selection content.
I agree. Great video!! This is basically the new Rifle Scopes 101 that folks will be linking to. Wouldn't be surprised if even military units show this as part of their training! Keep up the great work!!
Great video! The beginning was fantastic. Also this has been one of the most informative channels on UA-cam. From risers to red dots and lpvos the information is really easy to understand. Keep up the good work. Notifications turned on!
As a 12 year old kid, some 5 decades ago, I hankered for a 4x scope for my Crosman .177 pump air rifle. I learned basic Daisy spring BB rifle marksmanship at a summer camp in elem school, it hooked me immediately. The 4x wish was from me wanting to see more distinguishing features at distance, like a bird on a scarecrow overlooking a garden. But after I got a driver's license I stopped shooting my air rifle. Waited another 40 some years to begin. Started with RDS because irons are tough when you have to wear reading glasses to see the front sight post. Struggled with the desire to see more things at distance, began marching through LPVO/MPVO choices. Ran them in different settings to see pluses and minuses. This whole video spoke to me as wise lessons, learned from real situations not bench racing or flat ranges with known distance markers. Very well done. Best emphasis is, you have to run the setup to know if it works. You can't bench race it. Bench racing, not a bad way to pass idle time, but it never results in real world utility from my experience. Definitely can't replace it.
Totally agree. A lot of the stuff I do is beyond bench stuff so most people may not know yet what we mean. If they do they revisit the videos and it’ll all make sense! TY for watching !
Never seen your videos before but god damn I lucked out on the reccomended today. Presentaion was phenominal, informative, taught me something I can do immediately, (marking scope holds with marker) reeled in my ADHD brain with an entertaining opener with thought-provoking dialog that got me invested in the conclusion. This has got to be one of the best informative firearms videos I've seen. Well done.
Tear roll down my face how well this video is put together. Dude, from beginning to end, I really enjoyed this informative and entertaining video. Damn, I will rewatch and share with my 2A buddies.
6:00 Iron sights old gang here. I realized early on that a person lying still in the prone is damn near invisible (and invincible) from a 2D ground pounder on the move. There's just FAR too many pixels for our brains to sort through, then you take a single step forward and your brain has to reprocess everything because it looks different now. Also, your movement makes you stand out like a white steel range target to Mr Enemy. I love being good with iron sights, but in the age of night vision, thermals, aerial drones (3D detection), lasers and lidar, they're anachronistic for serious applications. An unaugmented human is a dead human on the near-future battlefield. This is among the few videos that I've watched more than twice. Amazing rationale and presentation. 🎉
6:40 super good point. American land is huge. Go out and range where the potential threat would hide around your house. Easily 200yards. My eotech frame covered almost a half of it’s at about 60 yards. Woods behind the bird made it so much harder to spot and aim it with my AR especially since it was flying away.
How this video doesn't have a 1 million views is criminal. Don't give up, brother. The graphs and examples are top-notch. You can't find stuff like this anywhere else on YT. Will like your input on the new Scope Switch by antimatter industries.
Just found out about it. By the time I ever check it out it’ll probably be beating a dead horse whichever way it goes. Also- glad you enjoyed watching as much as I did making it!!
Assuming the PA 5x micro prism + piggyback red dot is going to be a part of this larger analysis, I think will be a very strong contender, especially when considering both price and weight.
I'm actually going for that set up. I like lpvos but weight and bulk is a very important factor. If you start adding oz here and there eventually you have pounds, and those are pounds you have to carry with your arms for miles.
This is hands down the best optic video on UA-cam. I could watch this 100 times and learn something new with everytime. Plus I learned about perspective and virtue.
This is by far the best video I have ever watched on UA-cam. It really makes you evaluate you weapon setups. Thanks for posting!! I shared with all my shooting buddies.
That was an amazing job on your video. I'm not sure why you have such a small subscription.That was one of the best put together and well thought out presentations I've ever seen. I loved the video game like intro :P The "virtue" part was very well spoken. You have incredible attention to detail, and you are able to narrate those thoughts and ideas are impressive. A job very well done, and my subscription didn't take a second thought.
You deserve way more subscribers. I’ve been watching your videos for the last few months, and they are by far the most in depth and informative for actually applying the use of optics in the real world. The way you present footage through the optics to demonstrate what you’re talking about makes it easily digestible. Stuff that I’ve had to figure out on my own over the years by spending tons of money on new optics and lots of time at the range you quickly demonstrate in a 20 minute video. Love it! 😂
dude, so much money wasted between trying different optics. I hope to save people money by avoiding cheap bad opions that fail , and get good with what works.
Excellent analysis. I've been trying to tell officers, even "tactical" officers that - in the real world - when they look down on the ground, there won't be a number written there.
The best video on the interwebs hands down. The details and explanation is insane. Bravo! Looking forward to more videos. Hope to see more ACOG videos in the future.
Thanks, this is by far the best tutorial/video on this subject. Something I am in the process of evaluating at this time myself. I think one of the huge points made is how the LVPO helps identify threats you cannot see with a red dot or the naked eye. I tested this some as well and your point was proven. So many videos on this subject do not point this out. Also your on target reticle presentations are the best I have seen and I know how difficult this is to do. Great Job - Thanks again
I am so relieved and hope is restored to my mind and heart that a thinking and pragmatic explanation of something so obvious as the need of a quality scope. Finally, a no BS straight explanation of how important a variable optic.
EXPS3 on Unity Mount and Vortex Micro or G43 3x MAGNIFIER on Unity FTC Mount is my preferred choice for general purpose. For 90% of the people i still think Red dot or HWS is all thata needed . If they want some zoom just throw on triplier. Even shooting in 2Gun matches when we shoot 300Y I'm using EXPS3 with triplier . Anything past 300Y i prefer Mil FFP X-Mas Tree style reticle. I have 0 issues shooting BDC style reticle . I just prefer Mil base . LPVO damn sure do not make you shoot better but they sure do make you see better. I can run LPVO almost as fast as my EXPS3. Shooting on the move using EXPS3 is 10000x faster than my Athlon Ares UHD ETR 1-10X24 MIL FFP ATMR3 . Thats a fact for sure . I have shot my EXPS3 with Triplier out to 405Y and i impacted on the 3rd shot . I know i can shoot past 300 with Triplier but it damn sure is easier with LPVO... I wanted to do this comment before the video is posted so you dont influence my answer lol.. Ill always be a sucker Triji TR24 or TR25 and ACOG .. Been a while bro we have missed you lol
Best video I’ve seen on this topic. You bring up so many good points for the guys/girls saying they’ll never shoot more than 100yds. That’s the argument that’s used the most. Then the same about the magnifier. Well done sir
Outstanding video. I've been spewing about the virtues of PID to my red dot buddies for years. Finally many are on board with at least going the magnifier route. IMO, although the added weight is worth mentioning, I have embraced the idea of running a separate LPVO with ranging capability AND an additional red dot . One of these would be in a pouch in my pack based upon the giving training scenario. No optic does it all. My current favorites are the G3 Vortex 1-10 for DMR functionality and a T2 for close range speed . The COF would ultimately dictate which optic on a QD would be used. Easily changed in the field in less than a minute. Also worth mentioning, I run a 12 o'clock mounted RMR on the G3 1-10 as well for hasty shots using a chin weld if needed.
Interesting video with lots of great things to take into consideration I like both LPVO and dot with magnifier. I think dots have a clear advantage in urban environment. Distance out to 200 with the correct zero gives virtually no hold overs . No parralex and if you suck at judging distance won't matter inside 200yds. However I still like the LPVO also. Choices we all have to make them .
This is an OUTSTANDING teaching video. It made me think about scenarios that would have never crossed my mind as a plinker, target shooter, small game hunter, and home defense enthusiast. I just purchased a CMMG 8" Banshee in 7.62 x 39 and this video, and perhaps some to follow will help me with an optic, or at least an initial optic for this firearm decision. Thank you, deltathirtyfour!
Bruh…..!!! I have to compliment you on putting together what IMHO is the absolute best video I’ve had the privilege of being exposed to, ever. Awesome job! You made excellent points with absolute objectivism. Your comment on virtue resonated with me and your attribute diagram taught me a whole new way to effectively and quickly evaluate, well, almost anything. Keep up the good work! I hope to learn more from you.
I’m subscribed to a lot of great channels on UA-cam about guns and tactics but this by far has become my favorite channel!! The content is user friendly, very descriptive and useful!
Holy crap, that's a lot of great information! I am seriously overwhelmed but somewhat excited to try and figure out what is best for me. Your subject matter is extremely technical but well laid out, without being condescending. Thank you and I will try to catch up.
Eyes open doesn't mean we can see. This has me looking at everything differently and that doesn't happen very often. Subbed and can't wait for next year's video. Keep em coming.
Your videos are absolutely insane - the quality of information, and the way it's presented is better than anything I've ever seen. Thank you so much for creating this content.
I'm fairly new to the AR platform and variable optics. This video blew my mind and opened up a whole new world for me, wow. You might be my new favorite guntube channel
Not only is this the YT video that I had given up looking for, it’s the only video I have ever downloaded from YT. I cannot thank the creator enough for this complete education on optics, at last, not a moment too soon.
Never heard of this channel. But, this is hands down one of the most informative videos. No ego. The logic, map overlays, side-by-side comparisons between optics, etc. #subscribed
Probably the most logical and comprehensive explanation on why having an LVPO makes more sense. Personally I have both. Lol 😂 not a gamer but the editing was pretty cool….Subbed!!
You described my primary set up. I have a Knights SR15 lower dedicated to 2 SR15 uppers. One upper is an 11.5 CQB with EoTech and G33 magnifier. The other upper is the 14.5 Carbine with Kahles K16i SM1 reticle with the dial-able turret. I have various accessories for each such as an Atlas Bipod, flashlights, padded and non-padded slings, RC2 and RC3 suppressors. I can do just about any configuration I could need for any given situation.
Thanks for posting this video (I've been anxiously been waiting for a notification signal to appear indicating new content from your channel!!). Once again you've knocked it out of the park with your thorough and in depth analysis coupled with un-rivaled video/graphics and clear narrative. It was MORE than worth the wait for this informative presentation.
This is yet another demonstration of how you are a MASTER of visual examples and clear, concise explanation. You're a gifted teacher. And that intro was sick haha. A few things I'd like to add, if I may: 1 - Another downside of the RDS magnifier combo is zero shift. Zeroing with the magnifier on may not result in the same POI with it off and vice versa. This is something the user must account for that is not present with a quality LPVO. 2 - With many red dots, battery life is long enough that it is entirely practical to leave the sight on. This may matter to someone using his rifle as a bedside gun. One may argue that with a weaponlight an illuminated reticle is unnecessary but it is still something to be cognizant of.
3 - In keeping with the idea of home defense, red dots have no ocular settings to adjust therefore giving them easy interchangeability between multiple users (although y'all really should each have your own guns). 4 - Where can we get those active camouflage mags? 🙏🙏🙏
@@Pishadoo42 Zero shift may still occur even if you use the adjustments on the magnifier. This is not true for all, but is a definite possibility. The best thing to do is to experiment with your own setup
Just found your channel. 35k subs right now. These are great. Your voice, editing, and style are all on point video wise and it's clear you know what you're talking about. Thanks!
First time on your channel, I actually watched the entire video (never happens) that was extremely informative and you considered every avenue, informative, unbiased and great quality
Great to hear! This was fun to make and paint a picture for people to consider if they can’t get out to ranges to see what I mean. Huge thanks for watching sincerely!
The editing on this was amazing. Your other videos with the drops animated are also without compare, but the video game load out at the beginning and then your solution for UA-cam clipizine rules are creative genius.
VIRTUE! thank you, a great perspective and explanation on how I have felt for years! I've been talking about this since the early 80's - to anyone who would listen, pointing it out, bitching about it, and using a volume of word salads to try and get my point across - then here you come with the perfect analysis, summed up in a neat, simple to understand example. I tip my hat to you sir and no doubt will steal your wise words in the future!!! Thank you! I grew up in a time very much unlike todays America. I listened to my father and his friends speak of opposite views, Democrats and Republicans - all remaining close friends and hunting partners. I find it all so sad, Americans drawing lines in the sand and forgetting AMERICAN UNITY FIRST as in UNITED and LOVE OF COUNTRY. Slipping that in this video - genius
Well great minds used to “interlock” when debating ideas with the goal that they would walk through differences in thought, devils advocate, and eventually arrive to truth. The loser of the the debate would be grateful to the winner because together they both are now more intelligent with better information. Imagine being thankful to someone when they show you your errors, Nate as of nowadays they want to destroy you for hurting their ego and perspective when faced with contradiction. Culture has shifted, but there are still plenty who may see interlocking as a way to be better, and not feel threatened. Appreciate you watching!
Great Video! I never bother to like or comment on videos & rarely subscribe, but this video deserves all the things. Easy to follow, great diagrams, concise, great speaking voice! Gonna jump into the channel and see what else I can find 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Friggin awesome intro! Not only are they entertaining, I learn something every time I watch one of your uploads. Your dedication to content quality and creativity is appreciated, well done sir!
Good lord, man. This was such a well put together video. I really appreciate the work you put in to make this. Admittedly I skipped a little bit of the intro footage but mostly because it was making a little motion sick to watch lol I recently realized that red dots are way blurrier for me than they for anyone else. I had been shooting with a mild astigmatism for years and never knew the problem was my eyes. I stumbled over your channel researching alternatives and have had a very difficult time finding accurate and objective information. Thanks for putting this out there.
You make a great argument for having a quickly accessible pair of binoculars. My chest rig, plate carrier, and rucksack all have quickly accessible bino pouches. I keep my binos lanyarded so I can quickly drop them and raise my rifle if need be.
Wow! Honored, sincerely ! Super glad you stumbled across one of my videos! Hope one day mine are as high quality as yours. I can tell how much effort you put in, trust me! TY
The tarcom tarac is cool for red dots for getting easier holds out to 600, but this video explains it so well that even with 3x it doesn’t do near as well as higher magnified optics. Great content as always!
I remember in 1998 we had to clear threats in the woods as you approached the shoot house or risk taking a hard sim round. If you didn’t clear the shoot house well, the same thing. Later there, were smaller and smaller cover areas to end in a telephone pole. During these smaller and smaller cover points an instructor was behind plexiglass fire full auto large hopper paint balls. The goal was not to get hit. Also, you couldn’t advance until you hit the plexiglass with a sim round.
@@deltathirtyfour No, OG United States Border Patrol. Except for law and Spanish, our lives were ran by instructors who were originally former Marine DI’s and Gunnies and treated it as such. 6.5 months of that. Hell week, the sand pit. There was zero mercy and men and the occasional woman were held to the same standard. We had one of four women graduate. We only lost one former DI for another one. Apparently, the mat room standing at a field interview stance making a woman’s sexual organ symbol and doing underwater push us and sit ups “went too far,” mostly because of the illnesses associated with the swamp water paper mill adjacent.
There is only one acceptable answer. Multiple Uppers or complete rifles. ( I favor the complete rifles as you still have multiple uppers, but now you can toss a complete rifle to a buddy and you are no longer alone in the fight) Great video, love your hard work on the presentation and post production side. Can't wait for more videos.
Good video man. I feel like after watching so many guntubers over the years they kind of start to all seem the same...you have a new, refreshing video style. I learned a lot
This is really good! You hit on all the common argument points and im very much appreciative of that. I will say the durability point is pricepoint and build quality based. A high end lpvo is equally as durable as a high end red dot, or irons. Likewise, cheap irons are just as fragile as cheap red dots, and cheap lpvos.
A ton of variation by brand. some optics are built like tanks but have crappy features and feel generic at a low cost point. thats the hardest part of a diagram.
This was definitely a fun video to make. Hopefully people realize how a range can restrict real world use. A lot of internet Mumbo Jumbo giving sub par perspectives. Appreciate you watching!
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“Did you even notice earlier, the threat next to this target?” Man… that sent chills down my spine.
Yep. Wanted to show that building too much of a “range” mindset needs to be checked. Appreciate you sharing that it had an affect. Had to plan all of this video to leave something with the viewer! Thanks again!
For real! That one little blip shook up my entire outlook on my preparedness. All the prep work, ammo, food storage, able to draw on a target in 0.9 seconds doesn't mean much if you cant/don't see the threat. I need to do some awareness and observation exercises, cause getting smoked within 75 yards because I didn't see the threat doesn't bring me warm fuzzies
Did other vets also see that threat before it was mentioned?
@@etherealceleste no idea, they’d have to comment if they did or not.
@@deltathirtyfour My brain tricked me. I saw the light brown and first went, "Somethings there" then a split secound said, "No thats just a tree rub." When she stood up I was quite shocked. Goes to show just how effective something simple as camo can really make it hard to see your target.
In the Marines, we used to shoot human sized targets at 500m with iron sights on the M16A2. While this sounded good on paper, it was totally unrealistic because the distance/location was known. Not to mention the target was stationary. Without magnification, we had no idea what we were shooting or if we even made a hit.
Bingo! Totally agree and I appreciate yo I sharing that personal expierience !
My time in the Army was the same. I was in before optics became standard issue, and even while in Iraq I was never issued one. Iron sights and not being able to see jackshit was the name of the game. Anyone who went to Sadr City could tell you, you want magnified optics of some sort.
@@Arkancide I was o.g. Iron sight gang as well.
Thanks for saying this. Gets so tired hearing people say shit like “I hit 300 with red dots and irons all day”
Yeah buddy. On a flat white target that doesn’t move and stays fully exposed.
The point was to instill confidence in the effective range of the rifle. Target ID is great though, optics are better than irons in all but the most niche/rare of circumstances.
Our KD course was 500 yds though. Yeah, it was silly to shoot 500 yards at Edison Range using a 500m dialed turret :)
Underrated video production. Underrated teaching value. Underrated ballistic explanation. You are awesome dude.
Same same to you!
Truly. Amazing and most appreciated.
@@SCOTTEDM TY!
I agree - this guy is incredible.
i watch a good bit on youtube and i will say this is my favorite video i’ve watched in years. fantastic job sir
I've commented before and I'm compelled yet again. As many others have stated in different ways, the production quality, educational value and combined entertainment is top notch. The effort you put into this content really shows.
I enjoy making them. Tap into both the creative side and logical side !
I appreciate the time it takes to make videos like this. One of more objective guntubers out there too imo.
Thanks, these do occasionally crash my computer and I have to restart …. Frustrating
@@deltathirtyfour worth it. Valuable information on a platform that's forever.
Much respect for not having sponsored ads or pushing kit. Not easy this day and age and I understand people are trying to make a living.
@@2amichaelj id only promote things I can get behind over $
Yes man, thanks dude. These are not only fully comprehensive and packed full of real world knowledge, but the time you take to record and edit all this to make the best and most informative video possible. Plus they're just chill AF.
First 44 seconds and I had to pause and give this man props. Very creative and I appreciate this as a BR player.
I miss being able to pub here and there, and thanks for watching. It was a fun idea.
D34 - Deserves every Thumbs-Up, every Share, every Comment. Extremely well-thought-out, planned, and executed videos (his animated Ballistic Drop/Zero Series videos have no equal on YT) - with a ton of quality information. Some guys create single video content that is on a par with a $1,500 High-end weekend training seminar.
Appreciate you watching!
I can't agree more. Paint me impressed!
Seriously, I have yet to find anyone who is able to break a subject matter down to such a degree and still describe it in such a manner so that the average person can understand it. Keep up the good work! 👍🏼
I love both my LVPO and my eotech. Suddenly everyone has to be on one team or the other. Makes no sense.
No sense at all. Lack of perspective.
Piggyback eotech? Every day is arm day!
You can only shoot one gun at a time. You must choose a side.
I run both….so I switch sides mid argument to cause extra annoyance and bad attitudes
@@anonymous_friend backpack that cqb upper.
Just found this guy and this is by far the best combination of real info, multi perspective, and application ive seen anyone make shooting videos with while keeping it entertaining without losing value
Kind words ! TY!
My only regret... is not finding this channel sooner! I've bounced all over the place with optics and channels..Your videos are truly next level.. no BS, but intuitive and educational info. Well done! Merica
Xoxo , I think I was pretty fair in this video.
You say you have bounced all over the place, but the reality is that there are multiple excellent optic channels.
Delta excels at talking about the why, but there are other channels that do a good job of explaining that as well.
#1 best channel for real world advice from another jar head, that's better, more informative and more kick ass than ANY OTHER DUDE ON UA-cam! the ANTI-Gun-Tuber
@@ThePatriotParadox I’m a creative dude so I’m pumped everyone is digging it! Especially my marine siblings.
@@Osprey1994 True True
Even with all the high-quality content that is put out on this channel, I did not expect a shift to a mini-philosophy lesson talking about virtue and the distortion that perspective, personal truth has on objective truth. The way we see the world must always be taken into account, like correcting for parallax. Fantastic video!
Bingo and yeah wasn't sure if any philosophy would deter peoples attention, risky. thanks for letting know it was good to go.
This video is GOLD. I just sent it to all my friends. The off range points about how difficult it is to see "targets" was 1 hell of a reminder of... potential fight capability
Also, that intro made me grin ear to ear. Very cool
Having higher mag for PID at range and having a 1x thats all in one package and can be used battery free is super nice. The extra weight is a tax im willing to pay for performance.
True
If you're worried about weight, you need to do pushups. Notice I didn't say to lift weights or go to the gym to bulk up.
@@Murderface666 why? I don’t necessarily disagree
@@SeniorBillzy "If ya wanna be infantry, ya gotta be thin. Because Im hardcore! Motivated! Dedicated! Hooo-ah-ah!"🎵 Sorry, I had a infantry flashback. If you look at most grunts, they are mostly thin bros until they get up in rank. We spent most of our time doing exercises with our own body weight. If you see military bros looking like the hulk, those guys are typically in non-combat related jobs. All that extra muscle may look good for the ladies, but in the field, it eats up too much energy and makes them slow when you have to navigate terrain.
@@Murderface666 yea I beg to differ there bud. Maybe big army dudes, and most of them are fat and slow now anyways
The good thing about running with a group of guys instead of lone wolfing it is that you can have those guys who are dedicated to the lpvo like the team leader and the marksman. Your “squad automatic weapon” guy can run around with a 2.5x or 3x power prism optic with red dot offset and the rest of the grunts/medic/comms guy can run the red dot/magnifier setup confidently.
Know your purpose in your team and act accordingly. Just like you said in the video. Great video.
Bingo. this Idea is very forward thinking for an uncertain future. Thats why I appreciate having friends that are good with what they like.
@deltathirtyfour that's the big sticking point. Pick something and TRAIN with it. Proficiency matters just as much as the tool you use. Not that training makes up for deficiency with equipment, but that proficiency gets the most out of that equipment.
My chosen optic is the Vortex Razor 1-6x Gen 2 JM-1 reticle (the old heavy model they replaced with the lighter, but arguably less robust "E" model).
The weight sucks, but for all the reasons mentioned in the video it gives the best odds of rounds where they're wanted from bad breath distance at 1x, out to 400-600 yards, or those pesky low visibility targets in concealment at closer distance at 6x.
I've played with an offset MRDS, but for reasons you've stated in another video, I'm going to move that to a 12 o'clock mount.
Thank you for the work you do, my cousin and I are both big fans, hope you're able to keep it up and grow your subscriber base.
@@d3ltaohniner261 I’d be honored for more to watch so I appreciate you sharing! As far as the razor, solid optic. Razors are high tier af.
@@deltathirtyfour no dude, your content is high tier AF. I work a gun counter job and I literally share the URL via text to your red dot zero video to people asking me about red dot choice and what zero to use. Your 3d video models in that video of the ballistic trajectory of the different zeroes and POI at each distance, that was something I'd expect from a History Channel or Discovery documentary on ballistics more than an under appreciated UA-cam contributor. It's the BEST demonstration I've EVER seen done on the topic. Customers will agree to watch it later when they get home, they'll come back some time later thanking me for telling them, because they never understood it that well before, I tell them not to thank me, thank D34, he's the one who put the work in, give him a thumbs up and subscribe to help him out.
What I like about your videos is that you offer a lot of food for thought. I don't own a bunch of guns, but I do practice often with those that I have. Over the past couple of years, I've found myself reaching for my red dot only rig less and less, because I've found it more often leaving me wanting for something more. I usually take my rig with the TA31/piggyback setup when I want to be prepared for the widest range of circumstances. Its light, compact and some magnification is better than none. I recently started shooting in an environment where even a 300 yard shot with the 4X ACOG was very difficult and only knew the target was there because I knew it was there. If the target had been a real threat, odds are that I would have missed it. When we went to taking turns shooting in a scenario where the shooter was only informed of the number of targets, but not their location, I had to go and grab my rig with the 2-10x32 on top. This worked pretty well out to about 500 yards. That day left me scratching my head. After 35 years of shooting, I thought I had things figured out. I'm not abandoning the ACOG, because my experience, however limited, tells me that the ACOG is aguably the most bullet proof.
The aftermath of Katrina taught me a lot about having to move fast and light and what is really important in that sort of situation; so, the question stuck in my head now is .... what do I grab if I can only have one? Despite my recent experience, my inclination is still to grab the rig with the ACOG.
Everything you said is great. We set up some special ranges that will make people come to the same conclusions. They’ll quickly being trying to find targets and want magnification. As far as Acog being bullet proof? I got something for that coming .:) thanks for watch btw!
I’ve tried them all, with of course all of them having their advantages and disadvantages. I’ve settled on a 1-8 PLXC and don’t see my self going back for the foreseeable future. The 1x is insanely good, eliminating my need for a second dot. The weight is absurd at 16 ounces. Loved the video man, subscribed.
That optic looks like a pretty good choice. Haven’t had time with it yet , but what I heard it’s pretty sweet ! Glad to have yah!
Did you, or do you, ever find that reticle too cluttered? I looked at all the options (2 or 3, I think) and they all look super-busy. And they all rely on the chevron, which IMO is a weakness at 4x+. Can't deny that every video I've seen, with scope-cam footage, looks insanely good sight picture/glass quality wise, thin-ness of the bezel is very good. ATACR 1-8x or even NX8 1-8x look more functional to me for reticles, though.
I have an Arrowhead 1-8x with Guerrilla BDC, that I wish I'd got in Sharpshooter Mil or whatever is the mil hash version. But I didn't know then what reticle types I'd prefer. The image quality and brightness in low light are pretty decent. It's not swanky glass but it's functional. Minus the poor choice on BDC reticle.
@@seanoneil277 it’s a case of different strokes for different folks. The chevron at the higher magnification range can be a bit much. But personally it does the job for me. I rarely shoot farther than 400 yards, but I could see how it might be difficult to push further with the reticle size and clustering.
I think the reticle is the only part of the PLXC that has a perceived disadvantage compared to the others, but at the end of the day it’s personal preference.
@@bradyeason9638 Thanks. I've come close to buying one a couple times but each time the reticle scares me off. I could order one and send it back if I don't like it, I suppose. PA scopes aren't stocked by anyone near me so I can't look before buying.
Hands down some of the best info and video production on YT for gun content!! Thanks for the hard work! Loved the video!
I gladly lose sleep to make these
@@deltathirtyfour Well, it's certainly appreciated!
Another outstanding video by this man. I look at the title and think, " I already know what I need to know about the topic". Nope. He gives insight that never occurred to me. That's the definition of valuable information.
Humble af, respect.
How am I just now finding this channel? INCREDIBLY UNDERRATED content, my man. Between you, hop, brassy boi, and desert night gigachad, this is a renaissance of granular, long-form, gear selection content.
Appreciate you watching! Stick around, Friday night premiere is gonna be brutal. 9pm eastern.
Wow. Best video I’ve seen in two or three years? Informative, clear (no rambling), great production quality.
TY! Had a lot of fun making this one so thank you!
Incredible video quality! Respect for all the hours this took to produce.
Brutal hours .
I agree. Great video!! This is basically the new Rifle Scopes 101 that folks will be linking to. Wouldn't be surprised if even military units show this as part of their training! Keep up the great work!!
This is the best video I’ve ever seen on this subject and it’s not close. Thank you sir. Your production value is through the roof.
Great video! The beginning was fantastic. Also this has been one of the most informative channels on UA-cam. From risers to red dots and lpvos the information is really easy to understand. Keep up the good work. Notifications turned on!
You are appreciated !
As a 12 year old kid, some 5 decades ago, I hankered for a 4x scope for my Crosman .177 pump air rifle. I learned basic Daisy spring BB rifle marksmanship at a summer camp in elem school, it hooked me immediately. The 4x wish was from me wanting to see more distinguishing features at distance, like a bird on a scarecrow overlooking a garden. But after I got a driver's license I stopped shooting my air rifle. Waited another 40 some years to begin. Started with RDS because irons are tough when you have to wear reading glasses to see the front sight post. Struggled with the desire to see more things at distance, began marching through LPVO/MPVO choices. Ran them in different settings to see pluses and minuses. This whole video spoke to me as wise lessons, learned from real situations not bench racing or flat ranges with known distance markers. Very well done.
Best emphasis is, you have to run the setup to know if it works. You can't bench race it. Bench racing, not a bad way to pass idle time, but it never results in real world utility from my experience. Definitely can't replace it.
Totally agree. A lot of the stuff I do is beyond bench stuff so most people may not know yet what we mean. If they do they revisit the videos and it’ll all make sense! TY for watching !
Never seen your videos before but god damn I lucked out on the reccomended today. Presentaion was phenominal, informative, taught me something I can do immediately, (marking scope holds with marker) reeled in my ADHD brain with an entertaining opener with thought-provoking dialog that got me invested in the conclusion. This has got to be one of the best informative firearms videos I've seen. Well done.
Appreciate you watching and taking something from it. More cool ones in my library!
6:03 thermals for spotting. Great videos !
Tear roll down my face how well this video is put together. Dude, from beginning to end, I really enjoyed this informative and entertaining video. Damn, I will rewatch and share with my 2A buddies.
Watching , and sharing, and getting out of it what I had hoped! Thank you for all of that ! Sincerely ! TY
6:00 Iron sights old gang here. I realized early on that a person lying still in the prone is damn near invisible (and invincible) from a 2D ground pounder on the move. There's just FAR too many pixels for our brains to sort through, then you take a single step forward and your brain has to reprocess everything because it looks different now. Also, your movement makes you stand out like a white steel range target to Mr Enemy.
I love being good with iron sights, but in the age of night vision, thermals, aerial drones (3D detection), lasers and lidar, they're anachronistic for serious applications. An unaugmented human is a dead human on the near-future battlefield.
This is among the few videos that I've watched more than twice. Amazing rationale and presentation. 🎉
This channel is seriously underrated, the editing is great and the narration is really entertaining with good humour sprinkled in
Can’t thank you enough for watching and leaving a kind comment. You rock !
6:40 super good point. American land is huge. Go out and range where the potential threat would hide around your house. Easily 200yards. My eotech frame covered almost a half of it’s at about 60 yards. Woods behind the bird made it so much harder to spot and aim it with my AR especially since it was flying away.
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How this video doesn't have a 1 million views is criminal. Don't give up, brother. The graphs and examples are top-notch. You can't find stuff like this anywhere else on YT. Will like your input on the new Scope Switch by antimatter industries.
Just found out about it. By the time I ever check it out it’ll probably be beating a dead horse whichever way it goes.
Also- glad you enjoyed watching as much as I did making it!!
This is by far the BEST explanation on the different set ups someone may need. Thank you for taking the time to do this video.
Glad to make it and you to watch it. Food for thought
Assuming the PA 5x micro prism + piggyback red dot is going to be a part of this larger analysis, I think will be a very strong contender, especially when considering both price and weight.
I’m actually diggin it!
I'm actually going for that set up. I like lpvos but weight and bulk is a very important factor. If you start adding oz here and there eventually you have pounds, and those are pounds you have to carry with your arms for miles.
My thoughts exactly.
This is hands down the best optic video on UA-cam. I could watch this 100 times and learn something new with everytime.
Plus I learned about perspective and virtue.
Quote the compliment! TY and yeah philosophy is great!
This is by far the best video I have ever watched on UA-cam. It really makes you evaluate you weapon setups. Thanks for posting!! I shared with all my shooting buddies.
Glad you checked it out, and super grateful when people share to friends. You da man!
That was an amazing job on your video. I'm not sure why you have such a small subscription.That was one of the best put together and well thought out presentations I've ever seen. I loved the video game like intro :P The "virtue" part was very well spoken. You have incredible attention to detail, and you are able to narrate those thoughts and ideas are impressive. A job very well done, and my subscription didn't take a second thought.
Glad to have everyone coming on board. And not sure on subs. Haven’t earned em yet I suppose. Appreciate you.
You deserve way more subscribers. I’ve been watching your videos for the last few months, and they are by far the most in depth and informative for actually applying the use of optics in the real world. The way you present footage through the optics to demonstrate what you’re talking about makes it easily digestible. Stuff that I’ve had to figure out on my own over the years by spending tons of money on new optics and lots of time at the range you quickly demonstrate in a 20 minute video. Love it! 😂
dude, so much money wasted between trying different optics. I hope to save people money by avoiding cheap bad opions that fail , and get good with what works.
This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and I’m subscribed! I have many LPVO scopes and less dots for all these reasons
Some cool ones in my library to check out if you liked this one. Glad to have yah.
@@deltathirtyfour thanks! About to go through them
Excellent analysis. I've been trying to tell officers, even "tactical" officers that - in the real world - when they look down on the ground, there won't be a number written there.
Nope, funny how everything ends up being used where there are no distances laid out so conveniently for us.
The best video on the interwebs hands down. The details and explanation is insane. Bravo!
Looking forward to more videos. Hope to see more ACOG videos in the future.
Acog vid is next.
Thanks, this is by far the best tutorial/video on this subject. Something I am in the process of evaluating at this time myself. I think one of the huge points made is how the LVPO helps identify threats you cannot see with a red dot or the naked eye. I tested this some as well and your point was proven. So many videos on this subject do not point this out. Also your on target reticle presentations are the best I have seen and I know how difficult this is to do. Great Job - Thanks again
Damnit man…now I’m rethinking the acog vs lpvo thing again
I do everyday haha, I just keep ‘em both.
I am so relieved and hope is restored to my mind and heart that a thinking and pragmatic explanation of something so obvious as the need of a quality scope. Finally, a no BS straight explanation of how important a variable optic.
Thanks for watching .
I'm slightly annoyed you didn't include any BC2 dolphin diving in this video, but it was still pretty good.
Couldn’t blow my whole load now!
Btw, where we you in this squad drop ? Had to knock him on my own, were you busy looting ?
I seriously love the way you explain things and your mindset on why/how. Amazing, so glad I found your page
THUMBS UP FOR MY ACOG BROS ❤
👍🏻
Long live!
Acog gang rise up
This has got to be your best video yet. Amazing production.
Damn , I was actually worried it wasn’t as cool as the last one.
EXPS3 on Unity Mount and Vortex Micro or G43 3x MAGNIFIER on Unity FTC Mount is my preferred choice for general purpose.
For 90% of the people i still think Red dot or HWS is all thata needed . If they want some zoom just throw on triplier.
Even shooting in 2Gun matches when we shoot 300Y I'm using EXPS3 with triplier . Anything past 300Y i prefer Mil FFP X-Mas Tree style reticle. I have 0 issues shooting BDC style reticle . I just prefer Mil base .
LPVO damn sure do not make you shoot better but they sure do make you see better.
I can run LPVO almost as fast as my EXPS3. Shooting on the move using EXPS3 is 10000x faster than my Athlon Ares UHD ETR 1-10X24 MIL FFP ATMR3 . Thats a fact for sure .
I have shot my EXPS3 with Triplier out to 405Y and i impacted on the 3rd shot . I know i can shoot past 300 with Triplier but it damn sure is easier with LPVO...
I wanted to do this comment before the video is posted so you dont influence my answer lol..
Ill always be a sucker Triji TR24 or TR25 and ACOG ..
Been a while bro we have missed you lol
I’ve missed all of you and yep. This video is more about perspective so should be fun.
Great choices by the way.
Best video I’ve seen on this topic. You bring up so many good points for the guys/girls saying they’ll never shoot more than 100yds. That’s the argument that’s used the most. Then the same about the magnifier. Well done sir
Appreciate you watching, definitely a lot of work In these vids so thank you !
Outstanding video. I've been spewing about the virtues of PID to my red dot buddies for years. Finally many are on board with at least going the magnifier route. IMO, although the added weight is worth mentioning, I have embraced the idea of running a separate LPVO with ranging capability AND an additional red dot . One of these would be in a pouch in my pack based upon the giving training scenario. No optic does it all.
My current favorites are the G3 Vortex 1-10 for DMR functionality and a T2 for close range speed . The COF would ultimately dictate which optic on a QD would be used. Easily changed in the field in less than a minute. Also worth mentioning, I run a 12 o'clock mounted RMR on the G3 1-10 as well for hasty shots using a chin weld if needed.
That’s gonna be one of the options in a future video. Also my last nv video. Should be some good points to make! TY
one of the best channels i’ve ever stumbled upon, been having this internal debate for months now in my head and you just cleared up so much
Thanks 🙏🏻
Interesting video with lots of great things to take into consideration I like both LPVO and dot with magnifier. I think dots have a clear advantage in urban environment. Distance out to 200 with the correct zero gives virtually no hold overs . No parralex and if you suck at judging distance won't matter inside 200yds. However I still like the LPVO also. Choices we all have to make them .
Well said, getting pulled in two directions :)
this is the best optic video on UA-cam and has condensed my own 30 years of experience in a singular video. Like, holy shit man you're the goat.
Thanks for the kind words! Glad I got some people to watch and enjoy.
You got yourself a subscriber, I'm just starting to get into Lpvo's with a Strike Eagle 1-8x SFP. Thanks for the info.👍🏻
My pleasure.! Use whatcha like for what you need.
This is an OUTSTANDING teaching video. It made me think about scenarios that would have never crossed my mind as a plinker, target shooter, small game hunter, and home defense enthusiast. I just purchased a CMMG 8" Banshee in 7.62 x 39 and this video, and perhaps some to follow will help me with an optic, or at least an initial optic for this firearm decision. Thank you, deltathirtyfour!
My pleasure! Always glad to hear people take away something even if it’s just a small bit!
Bruh…..!!! I have to compliment you on putting together what IMHO is the absolute best video I’ve had the privilege of being exposed to, ever. Awesome job! You made excellent points with absolute objectivism. Your comment on virtue resonated with me and your attribute diagram taught me a whole new way to effectively and quickly evaluate, well, almost anything. Keep up the good work! I hope to learn more from you.
This is the most informative content I've seen on LPVOs vs other sighting options.
TY!
Dude, you produce the best videos and really think these through without bias. No cheese and all butter.
Probably one of the most in depth analysis videos on optics I have seen to date. Moral of the story, we should all run in squads. "The Entourage"!
Who knows it that will end up being what happens.
The production of this video is insane! Grey work man, best video about optics that I’ve seen!
I’m subscribed to a lot of great channels on UA-cam about guns and tactics but this by far has become my favorite channel!! The content is user friendly, very descriptive and useful!
Holy crap, that's a lot of great information! I am seriously overwhelmed but somewhat excited to try and figure out what is best for me. Your subject matter is extremely technical but well laid out, without being condescending. Thank you and I will try to catch up.
My pleasure I hope it helps my fellow Americans get better and sharper!
This is the channel I put on while I’m working. That sponge of I need to know more about the more fine tune areas this channel does very well.
This is the best UA-cam video in terms of content and quality I have ever seen. On a completely different level. Wow.
TY! Took a while to make so feel free to share and get the ball rollin!
Eyes open doesn't mean we can see. This has me looking at everything differently and that doesn't happen very often. Subbed and can't wait for next year's video. Keep em coming.
Your videos are absolutely insane - the quality of information, and the way it's presented is better than anything I've ever seen. Thank you so much for creating this content.
Kind words and much appreciated! Always get pumped when my videos are appreciated!
I'm fairly new to the AR platform and variable optics. This video blew my mind and opened up a whole new world for me, wow. You might be my new favorite guntube channel
Glad to have yah. Just think what best suits you
Not only is this the YT video that I had given up looking for, it’s the only video I have ever downloaded from YT. I cannot thank the creator enough for this complete education on optics, at last, not a moment too soon.
My pleasure and thanks for watching !
Never heard of this channel. But, this is hands down one of the most informative videos. No ego. The logic, map overlays, side-by-side comparisons between optics, etc. #subscribed
Pleasure to have yah! I can’t post too often but I try to make it worth peoples time. TY!
@@deltathirtyfour Worth the wait. Cheers!
Damn you put a lot of work into your videos and go deeper down the rabbit hole than 99.9% of the other channels
Appreciate that, they definitely take a bit to pull off. Glad to have you check em out!
This is absolutely one of the best explanations of these optics types that I've ever ran into. Excellent vid. Thank you!
My pleasure ! Appreciate you watching!
You make a good case for the humble LPVO, sir. Good job and great video. I had almost given up on using them for my rifles.
Pros and cons, pick your poison.
Probably the most logical and comprehensive explanation on why having an LVPO makes more sense. Personally I have both. Lol 😂 not a gamer but the editing was pretty cool….Subbed!!
I haven’t been able to play a game in like 2 years.
Videos are some of the best on UA-cam no contest- thorough, concise and entertaining.
I’ll take it!
this is literally one of the best YT videos i've ever watched on this topic, and more.
Powerful comment ! I’ll gladly accept it ! Thank you!
You described my primary set up. I have a Knights SR15 lower dedicated to 2 SR15 uppers. One upper is an 11.5 CQB with EoTech and G33 magnifier. The other upper is the 14.5 Carbine with Kahles K16i SM1 reticle with the dial-able turret. I have various accessories for each such as an Atlas Bipod, flashlights, padded and non-padded slings, RC2 and RC3 suppressors. I can do just about any configuration I could need for any given situation.
Thanks for posting this video (I've been anxiously been waiting for a notification signal to appear indicating new content from your channel!!). Once again you've knocked it out of the park with your thorough and in depth analysis coupled with un-rivaled video/graphics and clear narrative. It was MORE than worth the wait for this informative presentation.
Thanks for watching! I’ve been super busy this year, life yah know so I had to prioritize like an adult. But I have some cool stuff coming.
This is yet another demonstration of how you are a MASTER of visual examples and clear, concise explanation. You're a gifted teacher. And that intro was sick haha.
A few things I'd like to add, if I may:
1 - Another downside of the RDS magnifier combo is zero shift. Zeroing with the magnifier on may not result in the same POI with it off and vice versa. This is something the user must account for that is not present with a quality LPVO.
2 - With many red dots, battery life is long enough that it is entirely practical to leave the sight on. This may matter to someone using his rifle as a bedside gun. One may argue that with a weaponlight an illuminated reticle is unnecessary but it is still something to be cognizant of.
3 - In keeping with the idea of home defense, red dots have no ocular settings to adjust therefore giving them easy interchangeability between multiple users (although y'all really should each have your own guns).
4 - Where can we get those active camouflage mags? 🙏🙏🙏
Not sure what you mean about the zero shift. Zero the red dot then zero the magnifier to the dot right?
@@Pishadoo42 Zero shift may still occur even if you use the adjustments on the magnifier. This is not true for all, but is a definite possibility. The best thing to do is to experiment with your own setup
@@shootinbruin3614 got ya thanks 👍🏻
@@Pishadoo42 My pleasure man
Dude, this was by far the best LPVO info video every. So comical throwing in "ACOG" and also the intro COD footage.
Had to give the cog some love so it didn’t think I was cheating on it.
Just found your channel. 35k subs right now. These are great. Your voice, editing, and style are all on point video wise and it's clear you know what you're talking about. Thanks!
Appreciate you watching! kind words make it all worth it.
First time on your channel, I actually watched the entire video (never happens) that was extremely informative and you considered every avenue, informative, unbiased and great quality
Great to hear! This was fun to make and paint a picture for people to consider if they can’t get out to ranges to see what I mean. Huge thanks for watching sincerely!
The editing on this was amazing. Your other videos with the drops animated are also without compare, but the video game load out at the beginning and then your solution for UA-cam clipizine rules are creative genius.
:) I try to deliver something worth it! Thanks!
great info...not boring, not too much talking, straight to the point, no biased...keep up the great work!
Thank you and plenty more inbound !
This is probably the most comprehensive video I've seen on the topic & well articulated. New subscriber...
Glad to have you! TY x100
Most practical and demonstrative explanation of SFP/FFP I've seen yet, simple and retainable information even for the adhd minded👍
There will be better ones later, just wanted a small section on it for now
VIRTUE! thank you, a great perspective and explanation on how I have felt for years! I've been talking about this since the early 80's - to anyone who would listen, pointing it out, bitching about it, and using a volume of word salads to try and get my point across - then here you come with the perfect analysis, summed up in a neat, simple to understand example. I tip my hat to you sir and no doubt will steal your wise words in the future!!! Thank you! I grew up in a time very much unlike todays America. I listened to my father and his friends speak of opposite views, Democrats and Republicans - all remaining close friends and hunting partners. I find it all so sad, Americans drawing lines in the sand and forgetting AMERICAN UNITY FIRST as in UNITED and LOVE OF COUNTRY. Slipping that in this video - genius
Well great minds used to “interlock” when debating ideas with the goal that they would walk through differences in thought, devils advocate, and eventually arrive to truth. The loser of the the debate would be grateful to the winner because together they both are now more intelligent with better information. Imagine being thankful to someone when they show you your errors, Nate as of nowadays they want to destroy you for hurting their ego and perspective when faced with contradiction. Culture has shifted, but there are still plenty who may see interlocking as a way to be better, and not feel threatened. Appreciate you watching!
The intro was well done and quite funny, had to watch it twice to appreciate it and understand what you said.
Was a fun way to lead into the subject ! :) thanks for watching !
This has become my "go to Channel " about all things optic. Pretty much anything else is just a "sales" pitch. Thank you again Sir !! G. Speight
Powerful compliment , all I can say is I’m grateful !
Great info. I will use your video to get my “dot only” friends to comprehend LPVO benefits thoroughly. Thank you.
My pleasure. Charts posted on Instagram.
Great Video! I never bother to like or comment on videos & rarely subscribe, but this video deserves all the things. Easy to follow, great diagrams, concise, great speaking voice! Gonna jump into the channel and see what else I can find 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Dude ! Much appreciation . Glad to have yah and there are some other cool ones in the library. I also have cool stuff I’m thebwirks
Friggin awesome intro! Not only are they entertaining, I learn something every time I watch one of your uploads. Your dedication to content quality and creativity is appreciated, well done sir!
Glad everyone had some fun with the intro. And love it when people watch .
Good lord, man. This was such a well put together video. I really appreciate the work you put in to make this. Admittedly I skipped a little bit of the intro footage but mostly because it was making a little motion sick to watch lol
I recently realized that red dots are way blurrier for me than they for anyone else. I had been shooting with a mild astigmatism for years and never knew the problem was my eyes. I stumbled over your channel researching alternatives and have had a very difficult time finding accurate and objective information. Thanks for putting this out there.
My pleasure can’t thank everyone enough who watches and takes something away they may be looking for .
You make a great argument for having a quickly accessible pair of binoculars. My chest rig, plate carrier, and rucksack all have quickly accessible bino pouches. I keep my binos lanyarded so I can quickly drop them and raise my rifle if need be.
I hear a lot of people liking the bino method.
You did an excellent job with this video, well done!
Wow! Honored, sincerely ! Super glad you stumbled across one of my videos! Hope one day mine are as high quality as yours. I can tell how much effort you put in, trust me! TY
The tarcom tarac is cool for red dots for getting easier holds out to 600, but this video explains it so well that even with 3x it doesn’t do near as well as higher magnified optics. Great content as always!
TY!
I remember in 1998 we had to clear threats in the woods as you approached the shoot house or risk taking a hard sim round. If you didn’t clear the shoot house well, the same thing. Later there, were smaller and smaller cover areas to end in a telephone pole. During these smaller and smaller cover points an instructor was behind plexiglass fire full auto large hopper paint balls. The goal was not to get hit. Also, you couldn’t advance until you hit the plexiglass with a sim round.
Epic example ! Love it. Very cool training for 98, regiment ?
@@deltathirtyfour No, OG United States Border Patrol. Except for law and Spanish, our lives were ran by instructors who were originally former Marine DI’s and Gunnies and treated it as such. 6.5 months of that. Hell week, the sand pit. There was zero mercy and men and the occasional woman were held to the same standard. We had one of four women graduate. We only lost one former DI for another one. Apparently, the mat room standing at a field interview stance making a woman’s sexual organ symbol and doing underwater push us and sit ups “went too far,” mostly because of the illnesses associated with the swamp water paper mill adjacent.
There is only one acceptable answer. Multiple Uppers or complete rifles. ( I favor the complete rifles as you still have multiple uppers, but now you can toss a complete rifle to a buddy and you are no longer alone in the fight)
Great video, love your hard work on the presentation and post production side. Can't wait for more videos.
Yeah I solve this Dilema by keeping multiples haha
Good video man.
I feel like after watching so many guntubers over the years they kind of start to all seem the same...you have a new, refreshing video style. I learned a lot
Appreciate that! I’ve had a lot of fun making these so far, and plenty of spicy ideas are coming soon! TY TY TY!
This is really good! You hit on all the common argument points and im very much appreciative of that.
I will say the durability point is pricepoint and build quality based. A high end lpvo is equally as durable as a high end red dot, or irons. Likewise, cheap irons are just as fragile as cheap red dots, and cheap lpvos.
A ton of variation by brand. some optics are built like tanks but have crappy features and feel generic at a low cost point. thats the hardest part of a diagram.
Best gun topic type video I have seen on the internet. You have a real talent. Thank you for this. Subscribed!
This was definitely a fun video to make. Hopefully people realize how a range can restrict real world use. A lot of internet Mumbo Jumbo giving sub par perspectives. Appreciate you watching!