Recent content by Luke Mason

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Frank, You may also want to take a look at the Talbot QD bases/rings. It is a true quick detachment/return to zero everytime system that has served me well. He will also build you whatever moa bases that your require. Luke

WTS - NF NXS 3.5x15x50 mil-dot. Mint condition. No field use. $1,100.

Brent, 15x might be a limiting factor in sizing up the animal to that degree, maybe, just a guess. I think it just depends on how small it is on the target, by that I mean, are you trying to split in half a ½”, ¼” or what, and is it even feasible to do given the situation and distance. I...

Sorry for the screw up on that last post.

Brent, Going back a bit just to align ourselves… The best resolution I think the R2 reticle provides is .2 moa, or 1 tenth of a line. This is pretty easy to break down like this. The 12-42x56 has the advantage of twice this resolution if set on 42 power and would be .1 moa. On 42x the lines...

Brent, The reason that I show a .9 and a 1.1, is that each or those are paired with what would be the reading had the .25 dot been a .20 dot. Like I said, when I have readings over 1.0mil, I disregard the .125 increments that a 1/8th division would give, and divide even...

Brent, The formula didn't come out readable on the post, here it is again. Here is a working example: 30” target – (30” x 27.77 = constant of 833.1) Shooters method: Mil reading 1.1 -- C= 833.1 / 1.1 = 757 yds School house method: Mil reading 1.125 -- C= 833.1 / 1.125 = 741...

Brent, Thanks for explaining your NP-R2 in detail. I also appreciate the open mind. I hope this explains it well for you. Here is a basic idea of how I use my scope. As I mentioned, I am using a NXS, mine is in 3.5x15x50 w/mil dot reticle. As you’re aware, the dot represents .25mil, with half...

Brent, Thanks for the reply. Using an example to answer your question on mil estimation using .05 increments, I am basically visualizing what appears to be "not quit" a true .7 or .6, it then becomes .65 I am not saying this is easy, however, very much possible. I can walk that out in the...

Regarding range estimation with the NP-R2 reticle, I read in previous posts that the accuracy potential is greater than that with the mil-dot reticle. I am currently using a NF NXS with mil-dot reticle. When I mil my intended target sometimes my readings are in smaller fractions than...

Dave, Can you explain "Danger Space"? I have heard several explanations that are conflicting? Thanks

Guys, I recently spoke with the owner of Swift Bullets; he is a long range hunter/precision shooter. During our conversation, I asked him about performance differences with the Scirocco. This may all be basic info to some however, I thought this may help. He suggested the following...

Brent, I recently spoke with the Barnes people about the reported accuracy variances from different users. After listening, it appears that their bullets require a greater freebore than most. While most users are attempting to come within: slightly contacting - .005 (or slightly greater), their...