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Two SWFA SS10X42MQ out of calibration? |
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martinv
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Posted: September/26/2015 at 10:19 |
I am suspecting a bad batch of SWFA SS10X42MQ scopes or simply distance markings that should be ignored.
I purchase 2 of these scopes within a few weeks and both have parallax adjustments that are significantly off the labeled distances. Key points:
If I ignore the parallax number, the scope appears to work perfectly. Is this possibly normal for this scope? I'm considering keeping it as is since the first one I sent back got lost in the mail.
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Sparky
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I would ignore it and keep it. None of my scopes match the distance and the distance marked on the scope. Which are Swaro, Zeiss, Leupold among others.
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Kickboxer
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My Hensoldt is the closest to matching the numbers for parallax… but not exact. US Optics is pretty close. I've not found any that are "exact". I don't use the numbers on the dials, just adjust until it is where I need it.
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Rancid Coolaid
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I have yet to own a scope where the yardage markings are accurate.
I wouldn't' worry about it if all else is working. |
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martinv
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Thanks for the replies. I feel a lot more comfortable knowing this is normal and will keep the scope.
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cheaptrick
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My 10x SS is almost right on, but not quite.
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Kickboxer
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I have a 10xHD, and it is "close", but not right on. Parallax adjustment is not merely a mechanical thing… is it also a "visual" thing. My wife and shoot a lot of the same firearms, look through the same binoculars… we ALWAYS have to adjust focus/parallax after the other's use. I've never picked up a rifle with a scope with parallax adjustment, looked through and said… dang, right on. Some have been close, but everyone has needed fine tuning. It once bothered me, but years ago I realized it was just a cost of shooting… I really don't pay much attenton to it anymore.
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Magnumdood
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I have a few riflescopes, among them two Hensoldts. Neither of my Hensoldt's parallax markings match the actual distance that the parallax has been corrected for. It doesn't bother me at all. I just adjust the knob until the parallax is corrected for and fire away.
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