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GeoJAP
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Posted: February/28/2008 at 22:49 |
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In this thread,
http://opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9717 I requested help concerning scope choices for an FN PBR XP that I was going to get. I ended up choosing an IOR 2.5x10 tactical scope with the MP8 reticle. The glass quality, build quality and reticle are amazing, I'm very impressed. When I went to pick up the rifle today from my FFL, I talked to him for a bit about my purchase as he is a very experienced shooter (but not a know-it-all by any means). I know he uses a Remington 700 in 308 with a Nightforce scope (with the upper magnification limit at 24x to 32x) in the same role that I will use the FN PBR (target shooting and tactical if, god forbid, it is ever needed as such). He had never handled an IOR scope, so I brought it in for him since I had it in the car. He asked if there was any parallax adjustment, and I responded no, I had not seen any on this one. He stated that I would not like it, as it could be off an inch or more at 100 yards. I do want to be able to shoot as precisely as possible out to 600-800 yards with this rifle, but 95% of my shooting will be done at the local range from 100-300 yards. If anyone can help, I would greatly appreciate it. What are the limitations of this scope? How much will its lack of parallax adjustment cost me in accurate at different ranges? Is parallax adjustment even worth it, as I read it is not completely accurate as printed on the adjustment dial? What other scopes with similar quality glass and mechanical construction have parallax adjustment? Thanks for the help. I'm just wondering if I should replace this scope or not worry about it. I turned this scope up to 10X and was looking at a target about 80 yards away across the street and saw very little if any parallax effect. I'm wondering what it will be like with a target at 500 yards, however. |
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supertool73
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Here is an explanation of parallax from Chris, the reason it does not have a parallax adjustment is it is a 10x max power scope. They usually only start putting that on scopes at around 12x and up.
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8shots
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"At short distances, the parallax effect does not affect accuracy."
I have to disagree with you Supertool. Parallax actually becomes a problem at shorter distances, and the further out you shoot the less parallax error becomes a problem. The reason is that at longer distances the angle of incoming light from your target is less acute. At shorter distances the angle of incoming light from your target is more accute and therefore more prone to misalighnment.
It is for this reason that air-rifle competitors who shoot with high power scopes all have parralax adjustments. (They shoot at 10meters etc).
So GeoJap, in my opinion the further out you shoot the less of a problem you will have.
At a 100yds or less, if you maintain good consistent cheekweld, and you make sure you have a full clear view circle (no dark edges), parallax will have very little effect on your grouping or shooting consistency.
On your other question, a parallax adjustment is done by looking through the scope and dialing untill the reticule does not apparently move when you move your head about. The numbers on the dial is for fun! Leupold do not even put numbers on the dial. Edited by 8shots - February/29/2008 at 03:14 |
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8shots
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To test for parallax error, firmly lock the scope/rifle in position. Then look at your target through the scope and move your head about without moving the scope. If the reticule appears to move about on the target, then that is parallax error. Try it on closer targets and on far targets and you will see it will become difficult to move your head about without losing sight of the target on far targets. That means on far targets you have to have consistent cheek weld, thus eliminating parallax.
Edited by 8shots - February/29/2008 at 03:20 |
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GeoJAP
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I have decided that it is not worth me exchanging this scope for one which has higher magnification and parallax adjustment. The sweet spot for your head position for this scope at 10x is actually pretty small, so I don't think Parallax will be a huge issue. Thanks for the help.
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luv2shoot
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For a hunting scope I think a paralax adjustment is a pain in the rear and not necessary, when it comes to printing tiny groups on paper then in my opinion it is a must.
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