Mike375,

Just how old are you and how near blindness???

I did a lot of open sight shooting when I was younger, but have a hell of a time trying to see everything I need to, to use open sights now.

Much depends on terrain and quarry. A blue gray mule deer standing in blue gray sage at 300 yards isn't exactly an open sight shot. It is a common scoped rifle shot in this country, however. Add the early morning or late afternoon light, and dark canyon shadows and those open sights look like city busses parked on top of your rifle.

I am at a stage in life where I have to rely on scopes often, or hang it up altogether...not ready for that option...Accordingly, I am having my Merkel 9,3x74r scoped with a good QR system.

Try closing your eyes and "feeling" your shot instead of aiming...but wait until I'm out of range!