Competition with a Galil R5 and Armson OEG

Published on August 8, 2020
Duration: 12:56

This competition shooting video showcases a Galil R5 clone with an Armson OEG optic during a two-gun match. While the OEG's 'both eyes open' concept was innovative, it proved impractical for modern competition, especially at longer ranges and when encountering obstructions like barricades. The video highlights the limitations of older optic technology compared to contemporary red dot sights.

Quick Summary

The Armson OEG optic uses an 'both eyes open' concept, projecting a red dot onto a black circle. While innovative in the 1970s, it's impractical today due to limitations at range and its failure when obstructions block the non-shooting eye's view.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Galil R5 & Armson OEG
  2. 01:05Stage 1: Close Range & Movement
  3. 03:01Stage 2: Long Range Challenges
  4. 06:49Stage 3: Barricade Shooting Issues
  5. 11:06Conclusion: OEG Impracticality

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Armson OEG optic?

The Armson OEG (Occluded Eye Gunsight) is an early 'both eyes open' optic. It projects a red dot onto a black reticle circle. One eye sees the dot/circle, the other sees the target, and the brain merges them for aiming.

Why is the Armson OEG impractical for modern shooting?

The Armson OEG is impractical due to limitations at longer ranges where the dot is too large, and its complete failure when obstructions block the non-shooting eye's view, preventing the necessary visual superposition.

How does the Armson OEG perform with barricades?

The Armson OEG becomes unusable when shooting through a barricade if the barricade obstructs the view of the target for the non-shooting eye. This prevents the brain from superimposing the red dot onto the target.

What rifle is featured with the Armson OEG?

The video features a Galil R5 clone, a South African variant of the Galil rifle, chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, equipped with the Armson OEG optic for a competition match.

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