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Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
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<blockquote data-quote="Laelkhunter" data-source="post: 1050748" data-attributes="member: 38154"><p>I think the short answer is the target turret has numbers on it, but that is for sighting in the scope, making click adjustments 1/4 inch at a time (at 100 yards) to zero the scope. I don't think they are designed to compensate for bullet drop at different ranges. The BDC turret has numbers on it that relate to the distance to the target, which you adjust to the known distance to the target, and then aim at the target without holding over (holding high). You have to sight in the scope first at 100 yards, then you have the "zero". When you determine the distance to the target, you then adjust the turret to the correct reference # or the distance, then hold "dead on".</p><p> </p><p>Can you post a picture of the turrets and/or the end of the box with the label on it? What reticle is in your scope? Is it the Plex, or does it have several lines in it?</p><p>What cartridge are you shooting? What velocity out of your rifle (not book velocity, but out of your actual rifle).</p><p> </p><p>Bullet weight and type (ballistic coefficient)</p><p>Velocity</p><p>Temperature</p><p>Altitude</p><p> </p><p>The above variables all can affect the point of impact, so buying one scope with one turret cannot be used for every cartridge. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>There are plenty of knowledgeable people on this Forum (I don't pretend to be one of them), and they can help you, but I am not sure you have supplied enough info for an accurate answer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Laelkhunter, post: 1050748, member: 38154"] I think the short answer is the target turret has numbers on it, but that is for sighting in the scope, making click adjustments 1/4 inch at a time (at 100 yards) to zero the scope. I don't think they are designed to compensate for bullet drop at different ranges. The BDC turret has numbers on it that relate to the distance to the target, which you adjust to the known distance to the target, and then aim at the target without holding over (holding high). You have to sight in the scope first at 100 yards, then you have the "zero". When you determine the distance to the target, you then adjust the turret to the correct reference # or the distance, then hold "dead on". Can you post a picture of the turrets and/or the end of the box with the label on it? What reticle is in your scope? Is it the Plex, or does it have several lines in it? What cartridge are you shooting? What velocity out of your rifle (not book velocity, but out of your actual rifle). Bullet weight and type (ballistic coefficient) Velocity Temperature Altitude The above variables all can affect the point of impact, so buying one scope with one turret cannot be used for every cartridge. There are plenty of knowledgeable people on this Forum (I don't pretend to be one of them), and they can help you, but I am not sure you have supplied enough info for an accurate answer. [/QUOTE]
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