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Vortex Maxed Out Elevation Problem?
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<blockquote data-quote="Jay Kyle" data-source="post: 1071153" data-attributes="member: 347"><p>This is not unusual as most folks don't think about properly sizing the rail. Properly sizing a rail requires considering all factors to maximize dial capability. The premise here is to NOT be in the mechanical center, but near the bottom of the range to maximize dial range.</p><p> </p><p>1. Consider the max advertised dial range of a scope, which is usually less than the actual dial capability - my preference is to stay within the advertised dial range to ensure I'm in the 'safe' scope tolerance window. This is for both windage and elevation.</p><p> </p><p>2. Consider any bullet drop between your barrel and your zero distance - typically very little</p><p> </p><p>3. Consider your max windage adjustment you will need at 100 yds, 200 yards, etc - again staying within the advertised range window.</p><p> </p><p>3. Consider mount error - e.g. when you zero your scope after mounting it's 3 moa to the left - and how that reduces both the windage and elevation window</p><p> </p><p>When you do the math and put all of this together you should end up with a rail size that will maximize your safe adjustable range in both windage and elevation. That could be some oddball size like 33MOA - we all know oddball rails don't exist so stay within your tolerances and get one that's as close as you can - it's the best you can do.</p><p> </p><p>Jay</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jay Kyle, post: 1071153, member: 347"] This is not unusual as most folks don't think about properly sizing the rail. Properly sizing a rail requires considering all factors to maximize dial capability. The premise here is to NOT be in the mechanical center, but near the bottom of the range to maximize dial range. 1. Consider the max advertised dial range of a scope, which is usually less than the actual dial capability - my preference is to stay within the advertised dial range to ensure I'm in the 'safe' scope tolerance window. This is for both windage and elevation. 2. Consider any bullet drop between your barrel and your zero distance - typically very little 3. Consider your max windage adjustment you will need at 100 yds, 200 yards, etc - again staying within the advertised range window. 3. Consider mount error - e.g. when you zero your scope after mounting it's 3 moa to the left - and how that reduces both the windage and elevation window When you do the math and put all of this together you should end up with a rail size that will maximize your safe adjustable range in both windage and elevation. That could be some oddball size like 33MOA - we all know oddball rails don't exist so stay within your tolerances and get one that's as close as you can - it's the best you can do. Jay [/QUOTE]
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