Thanks 40_rod!

I will keep those in mind. Biggest potential problem is the really small/thin reticles, as well as light transmission/brightness of 20X+ magnifications. Catarakt removal and new lens from both eyes may remove those concerns, but I will not know for some months.

Grisen

Schuetzenmiester,

I am sure hoping to be amazed!! 

My transition has not been so fast as yours. Mostly mine was a series of step-wise degradations in my ability to see sights and targets.

I have been shooting for last 10+ years with what has apparently been catarakts, but other major players are present. Recent I lost the last little place in my right eye where I could more or less clearly, accurately align front sight through tang peep. Even shooting from bench with scope has taken major hits.

IF catarakt operation does not provide enough good eyesight, next option is sighting system that blind biathelon shooters use. That should work for Schuetzen too!! Right??

Grisen

My eyes went rather quick, except the usual degradation of time, and the sum of it all is my shooting went to heck. Worse, the things I love even more were harder to appreciate. Now, my eyes are back to 20/20, the kids are more beautiful than before, and lo!, my scopes are nearly perfect again. Even the cheap ones. 
Get those eyes done, for sure.

"If wishes were horses beggars would ride". Not to slam anyone ...
Speaking of wishes ... if scope manufacturers would publish MTF's (modulation transfer
function) data we would have a quantitative way to evaluate optics.  Swarovski is the
only manufacturer to my knowledge that does, and probably only for binocs. MTF is essentially an evaluation of contrast. If there is no contrast you can't see it.   Actually it defines bandwidth IIUC.
Since few of us have infinite funds to throw at optics the experience of the community
is really appreciated. Tnx. 

Grisen 

Two brands dominate Silhouette Leupold and at less cost new model imported Weaver T series.  You rarely see anything else.  Of course Silhouette is not Schuetzen primary difference is weight limit on Silhoutte rifles rules out some of the new "Name" high dollar scopes. Most big and heavy.

One thing to think about is resolution and low light ability. Formal rifle range daytime match light gathering is not a big issue. I have two old US made Weaver T scopes, known to be one of the best repeaters and parallax adjusters. Not water or fog proof low light not all that good. Makes no difference on the target range.

Used old Weaver Ts are not all that expensive, however most are 40 plus years old repair is not easy.   Used Leupold repair is under warranty free and fast.

Side note my cataract surgery 10 years ago very successful able to shoot iron sights again 

Boats

And what about Unertl Vulture scopes with external adjustments?

Thanks,
Grisen

The Vulture was available in 8 or 10X with internal, target or dehorned adjustments. They sold for a skosh less than $100 in 1962. I have a 10X internal on a B78 22-250 and it compliments the rifle nicely.

The 1 1/2" target was $105!

I guess I don't understand why guys invest so much in the old time type single shot rifles and their loading techniques and so on then put the most modern scope they can find on said rifle . Kind of like saying, I am really into primitive camping but, not without cable TV and air conditioning. In other words it sounds like many single shot shooters like the old rifles but, all of that is out the window when winning matches is all they are really interested in!

Dave