Originally Posted by
Chris jM
In reply to JMA and to build upon Wilf's statement, a magnified optic won't improve your grouping. You are very right Kiwigrunt in pointing out that the 1.5 scope is different to iron sights - something I had taken for granted.
Regardless, I will hand-on-heart say that if you can align a low-powered scope/ iron sights on a visible point of a target and take repeated shots, a magnified optic won't improve your ability to shoot more accurately in the same circumstance. The marksmanship factors at play will be dictating the grouping size, not ones ability to see the target, and being able to 'reach out and touch' the point of aim will not solve the factors that make a shooter inaccurate, such as a firer's poor breathing techniques, changing grip, trigger pull, etc. I can say this with some experience, as I myself am far from an inspired shot!
The major assumption to my above claim is in regards to a sight picture. If the iron sights aren't effective in ensuring the firer is always aligning the weapon the same way, obviously they will create further issues. That is on benefit to a sight - if you can see the target picture, you know where your rounds are going. Not only do you have to see a target picture with iron sights, you have to ensure you are aligned correctly.
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