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Picked up a 6-24 x 40mm (71- 6244) scope for my savage .17 hmr.

Love the optics, but I can't find the power (heard it was 9 in a random review) to utilize the mil dot reticle range finding capabilities.

Can anyone point me to a reliable source or happen to know what power setting to use to semi-accuratly determine range of a desired target.
 
There should be a power number on the ring marked in a different color red or orange probably at 12x on that scope.

If not you can pick up a 1" grid target and check at 100 yds.

I kinda cheat and check dot spacing at high power on a grid target at 100 yds.. I find 2" centers, 3" centers on the dots and use for hold overs and to range.
 
Most variable power scopes that have some sort of range finding or ballistic reticle will work only on the maximum power setting.

As you dial the power up and down, the reticle gets out of sync with the magnification...

The expection to this rule is the FIRST FOCAL PLANE reticle scopes. By putting the reticle on the first focal plane of the scope, the reticle zooms and digresses with maginfication changes. It remains constant, although at higher magnifications the reticle appears to be getting thicker, but in reality the scale of the reticle stays the same, no matter what power you are on.

If your scope has ballistic capabilities, then consult the operating guide for instructions on how to set the capabilities with the power....But, I'm guessing it'll work only on maximum magnification.

Barry
 
I also appy reticles for rangefinding at the optic's highest power like Lenny above. It's probably set up for the milliradian at 12x. At least the Elite and Trophy's are according to my literature. But i would apply it for rangefinding at it's highest power where it will be very close to 1.8 IPHY between dots, and the dot itself will still hold the same relative diameter of 0.2 of whatever the dot to dot spacing becomes (measure it to be sure as Lenny suggests).
 
Originally Posted By: sscoyoteI also appy reticles for rangefinding at the optic's highest power like Lenny above. It's probably set up for the milliradian at 12x. At least the Elite and Trophy's are according to my literature. But i would apply it for rangefinding at it's highest power where it will be very close to 1.8 IPHY between dots, and the dot itself will still hold the same relative diameter of 0.2 of whatever the dot to dot spacing becomes (measure it to be sure as Lenny suggests).

yep. it's just faster for me to work in even numbers 2-3-4 IPHY. Also if say at 22x It's 2" centers at 100 and my load drops 3.75 at 200 it's first dot down at 200 and shoot. Everything sscoyote said is spot on.

don't forget to check dot spacing at lower powers. For me mirage is quite bad at times groundhog huntin and I run the power down to cope with it and split the dot's for holdover, and holdoffs if needed. Mirage is good for reading wind at a certain level not so good when Mr. groundhog seems to be doin a disco dance way out there
 
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Thanks for all the replies guys...

Checked it out last night at 100 yards. It is set up for the milliradian at 12x.

Great idea on using the higher power to round off the numbers. Will definitely use that...

I've heard of people having the cross hairs move and not being able to re-set the turrent.

My question is if you put this cheap scope on a rifle with a lot of kick, will it throw off the cross hairs?
 
That is the $50,000 question isn't it? I've had 2 older model Bushnell Banners and loved them. They never lost zero that i can remember and 1 was even on this intermediate kicker pistol here (7 BR XP) a long time ago--

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Both of mine have the 12 in red meaning that is the correct 100yd setting. great scopes I love them and for the money you cant beat them. I have one on my Ruger 77 Vt 243 and my 788 in 223. nice to see others enjoying them and not slamming us for not buying an 800.00 dollar scope !!!!!!!
 


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