Videos tagged with Optic Troubleshooting

This video details a user's frustrating experience with multiple Trijicon optics failing to power on, despite using new batteries. The speaker notes that batteries known to not work in the Trijicon sights function perfectly in other optics, suggesting a potential issue with the Trijicon units themselves or a lockout mechanism. They are seeking solutions from the community.

The Regular Guy Training host identifies a deliberate flickering issue with the Vortex Defender XL red dot sight, initially suspecting a low battery warning. After comparison with Holosun's low battery indicator and further research, it's confirmed to be a bug, not a feature. This highlights the importance of verifying optic behavior and staying informed about reported issues.

This video from Regular Guy Training LLC highlights a critical flaw in the Vortex Defender XL optic: the brightness lockout setting resets every time the optic enters sleep mode. This issue, discovered through manual analysis and practical implications, can lead to a dimmer reticle than intended during critical moments, impacting both competition and defensive scenarios. The speaker, demonstrating high authority, points out that accidental button presses during slide manipulation can inadvertently reduce reticle brightness.

This review of the Vortex Defender XL highlights its features and performance over a 6,000-round test. While it offers modern features like shake-awake and a top-loading battery, a significant issue emerged: the brightness lockout resets when the optic goes to sleep, and a common bug causes the dot to flicker intermittently, often mistaken for a low battery. This unreliability makes it difficult to recommend for duty or serious competitive use.

This guide, presented by GUNBROS, offers an expert technique for diagnosing blurry red dot sight reticles. It leverages a simple smartphone camera test to differentiate between user-induced astigmatism and potential optic defects. The method is explained clearly, demonstrating practical troubleshooting for shooters.

This video explains how astigmatism can cause red dot sights to appear distorted, like a starburst. It provides practical, phone-free and phone-assisted tests to diagnose the issue. The instructor offers several solutions, from adjusting brightness and using polarized lenses to switching reticle colors or exploring alternative optics like holographic, prism, or LPVO sights, emphasizing that a blurry dot is not a dead end.

This video addresses a specific issue with an LPVO (Low Power Variable Optic) that is producing a squeaking sound. The description mentions support through affiliate links for outdoor gear and apparel from Basement Operator Company, along with social media and contact information for collaborations. The creator emphasizes they are not a gunsmith and the content is for educational and entertainment purposes, with a disclaimer about user risk. The primary focus is troubleshooting a faulty optic.

This guide details a workaround for a specific quality control issue identified in the Holosun EPS Carry micro red dot sight. The speaker, Bret from Nightwood Guns, an experienced firearm instructor, explains how to use the button lockout mode to compensate for a failing Shake Awake feature. This modification ensures the optic remains operational for concealed carry applications despite the technical glitch.

This guide addresses the common issue of blurry red dot sights, often caused by astigmatism. It provides a practical testing method and recommends prism scopes with etched reticles as a solution for affected shooters. The information is presented with the authority of an experienced gear reviewer and shooter, incorporating insights from optometry professionals.