Let's talk parallax in a hunting rig
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One of my friends just a month ago got a new scope which, in my opinion is more scope then he needs. He does not feel comfortable shooting at game at more than 300 yards., not that I do, He got a Vortex Optic Viper parallax adjustment SFP scope. $400. I think he got the 6.5-20x44. I agree on KISS.
See you picked a range 600 Yards where parallax might matter. You could and I say could induce 6" of error depending on where a fixed scope is set.
Accuracy is all about removing variables. Don't over look the easy ones, the hard ones add up quick.
400 fixed is good to go, 500 it gets wonky, 600 you best dial to win
Accuracy is all about removing variables. Don't over look the easy ones, the hard ones add up quick.
400 fixed is good to go, 500 it gets wonky, 600 you best dial to win
I have built 2 custom rifles for kids. My sons 6.5 and a7-08 for my best friends kid. On both rifles I put a Leupold 14 power that does not have a parallax adjustment. I agree after 600 yards that’s where shit gets real. I just so happens that after we put the custom turrets on that 600 yards is right about where one revolution gets us too. Works great almost like we planned it that way. My 11 year old can dial out to 650 and hit targets when fully supported. Pretty cool.
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I just put a NF 2-10 NXS on my lightweight rig, it’s a good reduction in weight and 10x can handle 600 yards with ease
Parallax helps make up for poor form…and It has helped me tremendously .
while hunting it is very difficult to keep perfect “form” in the field because actual shooting positions are usually awkward. If I was getting a fixed parallax scope, I would limit shots to 300y to 400y.
while hunting it is very difficult to keep perfect “form” in the field because actual shooting positions are usually awkward. If I was getting a fixed parallax scope, I would limit shots to 300y to 400y.
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Here’s an 11yo going 600 with a 6.5 creed and a Leupold VX3 4x14 no parallax and a custom turret. He can do this anytime off the bipod as long as it’s a target and buck fever isn’t an issue.
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Here’s an 11yo going 600 with a 6.5 creed and a Leupold VX3 4x14 no parallax and a custom turret. He can do this anytime off the bipod as long as it’s a target and buck fever isn’t an issue.
I think that's where your eyes don't cross. There are parallax to each other.
Trust me....that cut and stuff crap in the pack is overrated.....I don't shoot unless I can get the truck within feet of the dead mammal....plus I don't shoot far enough for parallax..75 yds max.....
I agree the glamor of it is over rated. But after the fact it is fun to drink beer and joke about how much it sucked!
If i ever have a choice, it is to shoot the animal i can get the truck closest to!