Scope reticle re-centering?
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pyledriver
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Great discussion..and I'm not trying to end it. Having said that the simplest response I can give is BECAUSE I WANT IT THAT WAY. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif It may not make a popcorn fart of difference and in fact, be a total waste of time...but it's me and I gotta make me happy! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I'm not really interested in doing this, but how is it that y'all are mounting your scopes to allow the elevation adjustment to be at the bottom of the range at 100yd? Also, at what range does that come in handy?
I'm not really interested in doing this, but how is it that y'all are mounting your scopes to allow the elevation adjustment to be at the bottom of the range at 100yd? Also, at what range does that come in handy?
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I'm not really interested in doing this, but how is it that y'all are mounting your scopes to allow the elevation adjustment to be at the bottom of the range at 100yd? Also, at what range does that come in handy?
I use a 20 MOA base. The base is canted downward to the front. This is to allow for really long range shooting. When sighted in at 100 yards, my elevation adjustments are all most bottomed out. Without this base, I could not reach out to 1000 yards with out running out of elevation.
That is why I want my scope windage centered when mounted. If I have to dial in windage with the turrets, I eliminate some of the elevation adjustments due to the fact my reticle is now sitting to the side of a round tube.
I'm not really interested in doing this, but how is it that y'all are mounting your scopes to allow the elevation adjustment to be at the bottom of the range at 100yd? Also, at what range does that come in handy?
I use a 20 MOA base. The base is canted downward to the front. This is to allow for really long range shooting. When sighted in at 100 yards, my elevation adjustments are all most bottomed out. Without this base, I could not reach out to 1000 yards with out running out of elevation.
That is why I want my scope windage centered when mounted. If I have to dial in windage with the turrets, I eliminate some of the elevation adjustments due to the fact my reticle is now sitting to the side of a round tube.
pyledriver
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Aha! Well that may be the issue that brought this up the first time that I ran across it. So for my purposes (less than 400yds) it may not matter so much..interesting! I'm still gonna do it though! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
wrongtarget
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The other alternative for us laypersons is to use Burris Signature rings with their offset insert kit, windage or elevation corrections can be made with the inserts to perfectly align the scope with centered reticle with the bore or to the desired amount for elevation for long range shooting, then fine adjustments are made with the turrets at sight-in. They're real popular for 200yd rimfire matches just for fun too!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-006.gif
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Signature Pos-Align® Offset Insert Kit
Signature Rings also accept Pos-Align Offset Inserts so you can virtually sight-in your gun without moving the scope adjustments. Lens systems perform at their optimum when all lenses are optically centered. By keeping the internal optics centered, you'll see through the scope all of the clarity, sharpness, and brightness that the optics designers intended for you to see. The offset inserts also correct for any mis-alignment caused by receiver holes drilled off center, or the bases or rings being slightly off perfect center. And for you 1000 yard and other long range shooters, the need for expensive tapered bases or shimming becomes a hassle and expense of the past.
http://burrisoptics.com/sigrings.html
How to Use Burris Offset Inserts
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Signature Pos-Align® Offset Insert Kit
Signature Rings also accept Pos-Align Offset Inserts so you can virtually sight-in your gun without moving the scope adjustments. Lens systems perform at their optimum when all lenses are optically centered. By keeping the internal optics centered, you'll see through the scope all of the clarity, sharpness, and brightness that the optics designers intended for you to see. The offset inserts also correct for any mis-alignment caused by receiver holes drilled off center, or the bases or rings being slightly off perfect center. And for you 1000 yard and other long range shooters, the need for expensive tapered bases or shimming becomes a hassle and expense of the past.
http://burrisoptics.com/sigrings.html
How to Use Burris Offset Inserts