"Binocular" rifle scope?

TXAZ · December 17, 2021, 04:22 PM

In the "so why don't they..." I heard a conversation about why doesn't any company build a binocular rifle scope.

No idea on my part other than double the cost.

Has anyone here ever heard of such?

ballardw · December 17, 2021, 04:50 PM

To see through two lenses like binocular pretty much need to have the optic centered between the eyes. Might be possible for pistol in a two hand grip but the ergonomics for a rifle are mind boggling.

The question might also be in the "what problem is this intended to solve?"

**Unclenick** · December 17, 2021, 05:48 PM

I don't know what the point would be. Unless the primary objectives were yards apart, it's not like it would give you enough stereoscopic depth of field to better estimate the range of a target. Incorporating a laser range finder in a single optic makes more sense to do than that and would be dramatically less clumsy. If it is to overcome an individual's inability to ignore what the weak eye is seeing, that's really just a matter of practice.

Zak Smith · December 18, 2021, 10:21 PM

The Swarovski BTX is a huge spotting scope (singular objective) with a binocular eyepiece. It is awesome.

std7mag · December 19, 2021, 09:33 AM

Several reasons.
Like was mentioned, how are you going to get over the rifle for both eyes to look through?

Cost.

How is the reticle to line up with 2 separate lenses?

King Of 2 Miles teams use 2 spotting scopes mounted like huge binoculars.
And i've seen the Swarovski spotting scope with 2 eye pieces.

But 2 scopes mounted to a rifle, just doesn't seem logical.

December 17, 2021, 04:22 PM	#1
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December 17, 2021, 04:50 PM	#2
ballardw Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 1,413	To see through two lenses like binocular pretty much need to have the optic centered between the eyes. Might be possible for pistol in a two hand grip but the ergonomics for a rifle are mind boggling. The question might also be in the "what problem is this intended to solve?" __________________ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ All data is flawed, some just less so.

December 17, 2021, 05:48 PM	#3
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	I don't know what the point would be. Unless the primary objectives were yards apart, it's not like it would give you enough stereoscopic depth of field to better estimate the range of a target. Incorporating a laser range finder in a single optic makes more sense to do than that and would be dramatically less clumsy. If it is to overcome an individual's inability to ignore what the weak eye is seeing, that's really just a matter of practice. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

December 18, 2021, 10:21 PM	#4
Zak Smith Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 1999 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA Posts: 2,682	The Swarovski BTX is a huge spotting scope (singular objective) with a binocular eyepiece. It is awesome. __________________ Zak Smith . DEMIGOD LLC . THUNDER BEAST ARMS CORP . COLORADO MULTI-GUN *My PM inbox full? Send e-mail instead.*

December 19, 2021, 09:33 AM	#5
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	Several reasons. Like was mentioned, how are you going to get over the rifle for both eyes to look through? Cost. How is the reticle to line up with 2 separate lenses? King Of 2 Miles teams use 2 spotting scopes mounted like huge binoculars. And i've seen the Swarovski spotting scope with 2 eye pieces. But 2 scopes mounted to a rifle, just doesn't seem logical. __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...