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[jericho]

I feel like I should know this but here goes...Do you have to choose scopes according to calibre?lightbulb

 

[AJ Peacock]

No, but there are scopes specifically for rimfire rifles. This is because of the normally 22lr short ranges, rimfire scopes will typically have parallax set at 50yds; centerfire rifle scopes will have either adjustable parallax or will be set at least 100yds. Also, pistol scopes will have a longer eye relief than rifle scopes.

AJ

 

[FEENIX]

No, but there are scopes specifically for rimfire rifles. This is because of the normally 22lr short ranges, rimfire scopes will typically have parallax set at 50yds; centerfire rifle scopes will have either adjustable parallax or will be set at least 100yds. Also, pistol scopes will have a longer eye relief than rifle scopes.

AJ

+1. This also applies to air rifles.

 

[jericho]

I think that is what threw me, how many types of scopes there are. Thanks for clearing that up.

 

[CS T]

It really just comes down to what is your application with the setup. Are you going to use it for Tactical, Bench-Rest, Hunting, and How far are you going to shot it. Why it would be nice to know the caliber is so you can get a scope that will last or not be overkill.

Mike @ CSGW