jasper65 6 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Must say this looks a cracking tool for aiding most shooters like myself suffering with Parallax Errors. If you click on the site to view the video's it will explain more AccuCover Quote Link to post
rapidjenky 97 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 i was all excited to get one of these. then i tried one at a game fair last week and to be honest, for me a waste of time. i dont know how they are for everyone else but when i look threw the scope i dont even see the yellow pointers, just a yellow blur round the out side of the bell. try to focus on the pointers and carnt see threw the scope. so how can the pointers show you the cross hirs out of line if you cant see them both in focus? might just be my eyes but for me would be a waste of time. i did just have a quick look threw a scope with one on on a rifle. maybe if i had a decent session using one it might be better but so far ive been put right off. Quote Link to post
Phantom 631 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Hey Jasper, There was a thread about these some time ago, think it must have been last year when I was much more active, the general consensus was pretty negative regarding the cost of them when you could achieve much the same result with 4 drops of Tippex or such like. Take care bud Tony Quote Link to post
SEAN3513 7 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 i have used one........great in clear and decent light.......otherwise , makes a better pen pot for your desk Quote Link to post
Sweeney-Todd 208 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Hi Jasper. Have you thought about a scope level instead? http://www.scopemounts.co.uk/accessories.html Scroll down theres a few there ATB. Bill. Quote Link to post
j j m 6,625 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 i tried one not for me Quote Link to post
jasper65 6 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Thanks for the input guys! I think I have a genuine bad parallax problem so I'll probably give one a go in the future as who know I might get on with it . I tried doing all the normal Parallax adjustments by the rule book and yet still find I have this problem which shows up at different ranges... atb Jasp Quote Link to post
Phantom 631 Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Like sitting squizzers :11: Quote Link to post
jasper65 6 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Like sitting squizzers :11: tell me about it mate. Its annoying as I normaly zero the gun at around 40 yds, I noticed if the angle is different shooting high up into the canopy of the trees then boy does the POI change? I expect it to change a bit but I feel I'm not looking square through the scope as with other shots... Jasp Quote Link to post
andyfr1968 772 Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Not wanting to teach granny how to suck eggs, Jasper but have you tried to work on your technique? What scope are you using and why are you convinced it's PX error? Cheers. Quote Link to post
jasper65 6 Posted May 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Not wanting to teach granny how to suck eggs, Jasper but have you tried to work on your technique? What scope are you using and why are you convinced it's PX error? Cheers. You're 100% right Andy . If I pick up another gun like say my old webley Vulcan, its obvioulsy lighter and the stock feels like a gunstock I get on well with it. the Ranger on the other hand it pretty bulky! the fore end doesn't feel right due to this bloody great bottle and Bipod bolted to it, I have to say from shooting a gun freehand this Ranger is the most uncomfortable rifle I have shot. Its funny Andy even though I have always had a gun since I was a lad I can't honestly I have been in the zone! if you know what I mean? there's was a good few years I was into my Shotty and didn't really pick a air rifle up for a good few years except for the odd shoot at some vermin or targets, trust me! I'm pretty behind the times pal. I think this AccuCover might show me where I'm going wrong, I know 100% I keep the gun good and upright with every shot but think I'm not looking directly through the scope the same each shot. scope is a: MTC MAMBA 3-12X44 I'm not making excuses mate Honest Jasp Quote Link to post
andyfr1968 772 Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 From what you've said, Jasper and reading between the lines a bit, I'll bet whatever sight you've got on the Vulcan is rather more basic than the Mamba...? It sounds like a classic case of the gun just doesn't fit you. Fit is so important and it's something a lot of shooters overlook. If it don't feel right to you then it's not right for you, mate. If you're ok shooting on the flat, you'll most likely find the errors when shooting at an angle is because you're moveing your head closer to the scope without realiseing it. This, combined with the fussy nature of your scope will exagerate even the slightest error in eye position. Just practice (without actually shooting...) picking up and pointing your rifle at stuff whilst being aware of where your head and eye is in relation to the scope. Don't waste your cash on more technology, you're only addressing the symptom and not the cause.... Cheers. Quote Link to post
Sweeney-Todd 208 Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Hi Jasp. Even more to think about . In ANY shooting stance you adopt, dont force the rifle onto aim, or into position, but rather move the body to compensate. Also, without shooting the rifle, bring it to the shoulder with your eyes closed, when naturaly comfortable open your eyes, and check your eye relief, do this several times, might supprise you with regard to eye relief. Just a thought. Bill. Quote Link to post
jasper65 6 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Spot on guys some pretty informative posts to keep me occupied Must say I have suffered more with Parallax on this rifle than any other, in the late 90's I had a Falcon Raptor Lighthunter which I never really had a problem with, I also had a Webley Tomahawk in 2003 without a problem. Can't help thinking if I fixed a adjustable recoil pad on this rifle this would help in correcting my cheek position on the stock, I'll give it a try and if I still can't get its sorted it will have to go... Quote Link to post
markha 99 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Some scopes are just badly made with missaligned lenses that will never be PA free regardless of how much you adjust them. My current Hawke scope is very good for getting rid of PA at all ranges, However a Bushnell scope I have, 3-9x40 which is a nice scope is non PA adjustable and was supposed to be set for PA free at 100yds - utter tosh. A simple head bop test confirmed it wasnt set up properly, so a few turns of the Objective lens and the occular lense soon had it PA free, however this wasnt the case if I tried to get rid of PA at closer ranges, I got it pretty close to PA free at 50yds however no amount of tweaking got rid of just a small amount of PA at closer ranges. It could be your scope Jasp mate Quote Link to post
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