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Aperture Alternatives

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 9:02 am
by Tancred
I have two questions since the Merit sight doesn't seem to be available anymore.
1. Is there an alternative insert for a Williams sight with an aperture smaller than .050"?
2. Is the Merit that attaches shooting glasses legal?

thanks,
Tancred

Re: Aperture Alternatives

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 6:02 pm
by cedestech
You mean the adjustable Merit disks aren't available?

Re: Aperture Alternatives

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 6:10 pm
by Tancred
For months I have been waiting for them to be in stock. Several weeks ago I received a message from one online retailer that they were no longer available. My two emails to Merit have never received a reply.

Re: Aperture Alternatives

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 8:18 pm
by frankmako
It looks like merit Web site is gone. After some time I was able to get on their site. Nothing for sale they send you to three companies to buy. All three are out of stock. Don't look good at this time.

Re: Aperture Alternatives

Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 7:54 pm
by cedestech

Re: Aperture Alternatives

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 7:27 am
by Doodaddy
cedestech wrote: ↑Wed Dec 27, 2017 7:54 pm http://meritcorporation.com/

Still there?
http://meritcorporation.com/orderform.asp wrote:At this time Merit Corp. is not taking direct orders. Please visit any of our trusted partners including:
That's rough. I can't ever recall a time where I've seen a Merit product in stock.

Re: Aperture Alternatives

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 9:33 am
by Tancred
And when you go to their three "trusted partners" they are all out of stock, with one saying the products are no longer available.

Evidently, you can still order the version that attaches to your glasses. But I don't know if that's legal for this game, or if it would really work when using with a receiver peep.

Re: Aperture Alternatives

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 8:19 pm
by cedestech
I emailed them... lets see what happens... ;)

Re: Aperture Alternatives

Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 7:58 am
by emmettva
I spoke with the owner a few weeks ago business was slow so he took an job with the railroad.

Re: Aperture Alternatives

Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 8:33 am
by Tlee
emmettva wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2017 7:58 am I spoke with the owner a few weeks ago business was slow so he took an job with the railroad.
Sounds like an opportunity?

🀠

- Tim

Re: Aperture Alternatives

Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:20 am
by Tancred
He’d have more business if he answered his email!

Re: Aperture Alternatives

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2017 9:54 am
by cedestech

Re: Aperture Alternatives

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2017 3:25 pm
by Doodaddy
cedestech wrote: ↑Sun Dec 31, 2017 9:54 am http://www.champchoice.com/store/Main.a ... item=PH510

Should fit Redfield and Williams?
What's the outside diameter on that?

I had already been anticipating a move away from the Merit discs as I've been sharing one across three rifles. I was looking at getting three of these, but with the diameter being 1" there would need to be some of the disc machined away to allow clearance with the sight at its lowest. I don't particularly need the adjustable capabilities of the Merit disc; it's never moved since I set it. I want about a .050" opening with ~0.75" OD.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/16608 ... teel-black

Re: Aperture Alternatives

Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2018 11:39 am
by Tancred
Great find, Cedestech. Thanks.

Re: Aperture Alternatives

Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 6:41 pm
by cedestech
PH510 fits both Redfield and Williams... Your welcome. :)

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