Higher magnification is better with a first focal plane optic. Lower magnification is fine for second focal plane scopes. If you're into precision shooting, especially in matches, a first focal plane riflescope is the way to go.
For reference, standard sniper scopes are FFP. Military snipers...
Absolutely agree with @cmshoot. Here's a few suggestions:
https://warnescopemounts.com/scope-rings/
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1601522023
https://www.talleymanufacturing.com/product/remington-700-scope-mount-for-model-700-721-722-725-40x-8-40/...
If you do have an astigmatism, you may need a prismatic optic.
Primary Arms The SLx 1x MicroPrism
Vortex Spitfire 1x
PRIMARY ARMS SLX COMPACT 1×20
Atibal SAP 1x Micro Prism
Athlon Midas TSP1
All of those optics are reasonably comparable, so I'm sure he'll be happy with any of them. Let him check out your Vudu and see if he likes it. Personally, I'd tell him pick Nightforce.
You're quite welcome. Whatever you get, practice practice practice. Red dots are faster than irons because there's only 2 focal planes instead of 4, like with irons.
Irons = front sight (elevation & windage) + rear sight + target
Red dot = target + red dot
Remember this when using a red dot...
There's a few things to consider when selecting pistol optics.
1. MOA - the larger the dot, the easier it is to acquire. But larger dots cover the target more at distance; making longer shots more difficult. Smaller dots are more precise, but can slow down your engagement time. In my opinion, a...
Fixed or Variable? What are you putting it on? What caliber?
Monstrum G3 1-6x24
Monstrum G2 1-4x24
UTG 3-9x32 Bugbuster
Bushnell AR Optics 1-4x24
Burris Fullfield II
Not sure what you're hunting or at what range, but here's a few optics I've personally used. I'm no hunter but hope this helps:
ATN Thor series
ATN LT
ATN OPMOD
Sig Sauer ECHO3
AGM Python
Burris BTS 50