mil dot reticule

[SEAN3513 7]

just a quick question

 

for accurate reading of your mil dots on a zoom scope, i presume the most accurate reading is on maximum magnification.

 

i tend to spend about 1/2 an hour to an hour zeroing once a week ( i say zeroing, its more a case of familierising myself with my scopes, to ensure optimum accuracy)

 

i tend to use my scope mainly on x6 and use the mil dots according to that range on targets set at 20, 30, 35 and 40 yards, and i am happy that i hit the target at all ranges.

 

but if i alter the magnification ( theoreticaly) the mil dot range will change, won't it ?????

 

sorry if its an obvious question and thanks in advance for any replys

 

all the best

 

sean

[ArchieHood 3,692]

surely what ever magnification your on makes no differance as the distance between gun and target is still the same ?

[SEAN3513 7]

no, but it makes a difference where the mil dots are placed.

 

the further you are zoomed in the further apart the dots are on the target.

 

cheers

 

sean

[ArchieHood 3,692]

see what you mean mate this might be of help http://www.shooterready.com/mildot.html

[SEAN3513 7]

very intersting mate..............thank-you

[Guest buster321c]

To me this is the difference between FT / HFT shooters and me . They generally have a very good idea of the workings of their scopes and can place a pellet exactly where they want it every time . Where as i dont do paper , i find my spot 25 - 30 yds from a warren , or feeding area , and set my parallax adj to the required distance , Bob`s yer uncle . Ok its a bit higher or lower by a bit ,but thats the way i do it , and it suits me . All the working out distance by size of the target, and milldots stuff thingy milldot range stuff is mindblowing to me and if i had to think about that it would drive me mad !!! But i just found this out Sean , dont know if it helps , and anyway If i spent an hour a week zeroing my rifle , ide be shooting with my eyes shut

 

Parallax Adjustment – some scopes are offered with an ‘Adjustable Objective’ or ‘Parallax Adjustment’ feature.

 

This is commonly found on the front objective lens of the scope, but can also be located as a sidewheel – the function of both is identical. Parallax is an ‘apparent’ movement of the reticle, in relation to the target, when your eye moves off centre of the sight picture. It indicates the scope is out of focus.

 

Even when parallax adjusted for a designated distance, there is an inadvertent error at other distances. Parallax worsens at higher magnifications, so parallax adjustment is usually found on scopes offering a higher magnification range.

 

So i would have thought the same with the mag , would`nt you ?? atb mate Buster

[shaun sale 0]

what a great post sean . arnt each scopes mill dots difrent aswell depending on reticule i dont mean the size i mean how menny milldots the scope has and if they use millcrons and all that other highley sientific stuff

Edited April 6, 2009 by shaun sale

[SEAN3513 7]

hey buster........i can shoot with my eyes shut........well......one of em !!!!!!!!

 

thanks for the info mate...........makes sense.

 

and are you accusing me of peing a paper puncher????.....................cheeky git.

 

theres only one way to make holes in paper .................................... and thats with a hole punch !!!!!

 

cheers mate.

 

shaun, thanks mate.............yes, they are different, thats why i have 3 scopes the same, so i can be confident every time.

 

cheers fellas

 

all the best

 

sean

[Guest buster321c]

Well sometimes when i shoot , im better with my eyes shut !!!

[SEAN3513 7]

Well sometimes when i shoot , im better with my eyes shut !!!

 

[Malt 379]

Well sometimes when i shoot , im better with my eyes shut !!!

:clapper:

[Guest buster321c]

You lot are laffin , its bloody true !!!

[andyfr1968 772]

The point about this is to get to know what you've got, and where it shoots!

You can pi** and fart around with so much stuff and if you've got that option, it's so easy to pi** and fart about with all you can!!

Keep it simple. The more you've got to play with, the more you've got to get wrong.........

 

Eyes closed may work!!!!

Edited April 6, 2009 by andyfr1968

[RAMCAM 4]

CHAIRGUN2

 

The software shows that if I zero in at 25 yards x8 mag I need -7 mildots at 100 yards, but if zeroed in x32 mag i need -7 mildots at 55 yards.

 

Is this correct?

[andyfr1968 772]

CHAIRGUN2

 

The software shows that if I zero in at 25 yards x8 mag I need -7 mildots at 100 yards, but if zeroed in x32 mag i need -7 mildots at 55 yards.

 

Is this correct?

Ramcam. I get the impression from some of your posts that you're a bit of a gadget man. You're falling into a trap....

Yes, what you've got has LOADS of adjustment. Too much. The software is a rough guide made by someone who's not useing your gun, your ammo, your mounts or your shooting style.

You're beating yourself up trying to make sense of it all.

Just set your scope to an average (for you) setting, leave it alone and get used to how and where it shoots.

Better still, get rid of the thing that's doing your head in and get a nice simple scope that's much better for field use.

Good luck, mate!