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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1341851" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>I know lots of people know how to set/check parallax in a scope, but for those that are not sure maybe this will help.</p><p></p><p>There are several types of parallax adjustments that need to be understood.</p><p></p><p>The first is the objective lens adjustment located on the objective lens. It was the original method for adjusting to parallax free the scope. Parallax is present in all scopes even those scopes below 8x, even though they don't have enough to make a large difference at lower power, they still have some or they are adjusted at the factory for a certain distance only.</p><p></p><p>The side focus/parallax is the newer method and it works differently and in conjunction with the focus.</p><p></p><p>The reference numbers are not that dependable because of the shooter, and should be used for a reference only. The person/shooter needs to verify the parallax for him self. also some side focus types of parallax adjustment must be returned to zero and advanced until Parallax is removed. If you go past the Parallax free condition you should return to zero and advance back to the best location.</p><p></p><p>There are many ways to adjust parallax but the easiest way I have found is to set the rifle on some kind of rest that prevents the rifle from moving easily. then after you have determined the distance you want the scope to be parallax free, set it to what you think is correct but do a final check by placing your head in the shooting position without touching the rifle and place the reticle on the target at the desired distance. While not touching/moving the rifle bob you head up and down about 1/2 inch looking through the scope. If there is still parallax the reticle will move up and down on the Point of aim indicating the presence of parallax. Windage is effected the same, so when parallax</p><p>is removed from the vertical it will be removed from the horizontal at the same rate.</p><p></p><p>The worse the parallax, the more the point of impact will move based on the shooters head position. </p><p></p><p>Hope this helps some</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1341851, member: 2736"] I know lots of people know how to set/check parallax in a scope, but for those that are not sure maybe this will help. There are several types of parallax adjustments that need to be understood. The first is the objective lens adjustment located on the objective lens. It was the original method for adjusting to parallax free the scope. Parallax is present in all scopes even those scopes below 8x, even though they don't have enough to make a large difference at lower power, they still have some or they are adjusted at the factory for a certain distance only. The side focus/parallax is the newer method and it works differently and in conjunction with the focus. The reference numbers are not that dependable because of the shooter, and should be used for a reference only. The person/shooter needs to verify the parallax for him self. also some side focus types of parallax adjustment must be returned to zero and advanced until Parallax is removed. If you go past the Parallax free condition you should return to zero and advance back to the best location. There are many ways to adjust parallax but the easiest way I have found is to set the rifle on some kind of rest that prevents the rifle from moving easily. then after you have determined the distance you want the scope to be parallax free, set it to what you think is correct but do a final check by placing your head in the shooting position without touching the rifle and place the reticle on the target at the desired distance. While not touching/moving the rifle bob you head up and down about 1/2 inch looking through the scope. If there is still parallax the reticle will move up and down on the Point of aim indicating the presence of parallax. Windage is effected the same, so when parallax is removed from the vertical it will be removed from the horizontal at the same rate. The worse the parallax, the more the point of impact will move based on the shooters head position. Hope this helps some J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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