Magnifiers, Glasses, and Actually Being Able to See
So there I was, messing around with my Impulse 1x28 Red Dot Sight and a Diverge 3x Magnifier on my Henry .22 Magnum Express the other night, testing out the Impulse’s visible laser in the dark—because, let’s be honest, what’s the point of having a laser sight if you don’t see how cool it looks at night? Now, normally, I need glasses to see my reticle clearly because, well… I’m a nerd who spends most of his day with his eyeballs glued to a computer screen. But something wild happened.
Normally, when I look at a simple red dot reticle, I see a starburst instead of a dot—kind of like the burst of light you see on traffic signals while driving at night. Usually, I only shot with my glasses, but this time was different. I adjusted the reticle focus on my red dot’s adjustment ring, and BOOM—clear as day. I COULD SEE. IT WAS A MIRACLE. Suddenly, for the first time in a long time, I wasn’t squinting at a blurry starburst of a reticle. The thing was crisp. Sharp. It was actually a dot.
Now, let’s be real—I have no clue if this will work for folks with severe astigmatism, but as a near-sighted marksman? This changed my life. And when you combine that with 3x magnification on the target, you’re getting a guaranteed clearer and more precise shot—even without prescription glasses.
Why Use a Magnifier?
A 3x magnifier like the Firefield Diverge upgrades your red dot sight by providing:
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Extended Range: Your red dot stays the same, but your target is three times bigger.
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No Re-Zeroing: Flip up for zoom, flip down for speed—no adjustments needed.
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Faster Target ID: Perfect for spotting varmints or dialing in precise shots.
The version of the Impulse 1x28 Red Dot I use has a built-in visible laser for fast aiming and a standard red dot for precision. Add the Diverge 3x Magnifier, and you get:
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Quick red laser for close-range shots
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Sharp red dot for medium-distance accuracy
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3x magnification for long-range confidence
And the best part? The Diverge 3x flips out of the way when you don’t need it.
Upgrade Your Setup
If you want a faster, clearer, and more precise shooting experience, the Impulse 1x28 Red Dot and Diverge 3x Magnifier are the perfect pair. Check them out on Firefield’s website and see the difference for yourself!