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Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
I need to decide on a scope
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<blockquote data-quote="HAMMERHAND" data-source="post: 564448" data-attributes="member: 33066"><p>That's what's great about the system, it is a "christmas tree" shaped reticle, and you get on Zeiss website they have a calculator which generates dead hold values for ranges out to 800 or 1000 yards, plus 5 and 10 mph wind variations. Plug in the Scope mount height, BC, Velocity, Altitude, Temp, and a few other variables, and it will tell you what power to use for "dead on" hold through the reticle range from 100-800 yards. It's usually at the top of the power range for the scope (in my case about 13X power in a 14X scope). You can input specific power values, and the calculator will print out a "dope" card for you if you would like to shoot at another power.</p><p> In long range shooting its always nice to have a spotter for you, however I often don't have that luxury. This means I have to evaluate the wind and range the shot for myself, which isn't a big deal, but when you're fumbling on the knobs to "dial-up" the shot, you're wasting precious seconds on public land that could cost you an opportunity. As I mentioned I can think of atleast three distinct occasions with a Leupold or Burris that I missed the window on HUGE bulls by fumbling with knobs, while I could have been shooting. Not to mention that something with parts that move a bunch is also way more prone to problems in the long run than something that remains stationary. I had a leupold and a burris XTR scope back to the factories because they wouldn't maintain Zero after quite a bit of some use, which has me losing confidence in movement of turrets. When it comes to shooting at a trophy animal under often physically and especially mentally demanding conditions I find the "dial-up" method is a real hindrance. Of course both methods require verifying your rifle and ammo to the Tee before you even attempt those longer shots. Looks like nightforce has put out a velocity reticle that looks and works very similar to the zeiss. I was talking to Ken Jarrett not to long back and he also favors these long range reticles as opposed to dialing it up for many of the same reasons.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HAMMERHAND, post: 564448, member: 33066"] That's what's great about the system, it is a "christmas tree" shaped reticle, and you get on Zeiss website they have a calculator which generates dead hold values for ranges out to 800 or 1000 yards, plus 5 and 10 mph wind variations. Plug in the Scope mount height, BC, Velocity, Altitude, Temp, and a few other variables, and it will tell you what power to use for "dead on" hold through the reticle range from 100-800 yards. It's usually at the top of the power range for the scope (in my case about 13X power in a 14X scope). You can input specific power values, and the calculator will print out a "dope" card for you if you would like to shoot at another power. In long range shooting its always nice to have a spotter for you, however I often don't have that luxury. This means I have to evaluate the wind and range the shot for myself, which isn't a big deal, but when you're fumbling on the knobs to "dial-up" the shot, you're wasting precious seconds on public land that could cost you an opportunity. As I mentioned I can think of atleast three distinct occasions with a Leupold or Burris that I missed the window on HUGE bulls by fumbling with knobs, while I could have been shooting. Not to mention that something with parts that move a bunch is also way more prone to problems in the long run than something that remains stationary. I had a leupold and a burris XTR scope back to the factories because they wouldn't maintain Zero after quite a bit of some use, which has me losing confidence in movement of turrets. When it comes to shooting at a trophy animal under often physically and especially mentally demanding conditions I find the "dial-up" method is a real hindrance. Of course both methods require verifying your rifle and ammo to the Tee before you even attempt those longer shots. Looks like nightforce has put out a velocity reticle that looks and works very similar to the zeiss. I was talking to Ken Jarrett not to long back and he also favors these long range reticles as opposed to dialing it up for many of the same reasons. [/QUOTE]
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