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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1668834" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>My most frequent encounters with mirage has been mid day antelope hunting and summer competition. Never loosing sight of the fact that mirage is one of the most viable wind indicators, my first strategy is to look for "lull's" in the intensity of the mirage(clouds, wind conditions, etc), and if they are occurring, wait for a low distortion shot. I agree with many that it is light refraction that distorts the target. Another line of attack is to vary magnification, seeking a sweets spot that sharpens the target. This is where the scopes power range and optical quality can make a difference. I find that my "high end" tactical scopes used for competition are often more effective at dialing out mirage then some of my hunting scopes. Lens and internal surface coating/designs play a role in reducing glare, a key contributor to target distortion in heavy mirage. Given all the possible remedy's, I can't count the number of times I have had to pass, change position, or wait out shots on some really nice animals at extended ranges in heavy mirage....frustrating!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1668834, member: 10291"] My most frequent encounters with mirage has been mid day antelope hunting and summer competition. Never loosing sight of the fact that mirage is one of the most viable wind indicators, my first strategy is to look for “lull’s” in the intensity of the mirage(clouds, wind conditions, etc), and if they are occurring, wait for a low distortion shot. I agree with many that it is light refraction that distorts the target. Another line of attack is to vary magnification, seeking a sweets spot that sharpens the target. This is where the scopes power range and optical quality can make a difference. I find that my “high end” tactical scopes used for competition are often more effective at dialing out mirage then some of my hunting scopes. Lens and internal surface coating/designs play a role in reducing glare, a key contributor to target distortion in heavy mirage. Given all the possible remedy’s, I can’t count the number of times I have had to pass, change position, or wait out shots on some really nice animals at extended ranges in heavy mirage....frustrating!!! [/QUOTE]
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