ndking1126
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I know side focus distances are normally not accurate, but I'm curious how far off yours are?
I have a Vortex Diamondback HP (decent scope I guess) and finally took the time to figure out what number on the side focus dial would correlate with actual distances. So I got out my laser range finder, bipod, a few boxes and found some items I could test it on.
With the rifle completely supported and me not touching it, I found out the scope had no parallax (reticle didn't move on the target as I moved my head) at the following:
-Actual distance of 60 yards I had to put the sidefocus knob on 105 (best approximation)
-Actual distance of 100 yards I had to put the sidefocus knob on 365 (best approximation)
-Actual distance of 130 yards I had to put the sidefocus knob on 490 (best approximation)
I was surprised the numbers were off that far. I even went back and did the tests again another day just to validate the numbers. Any concern this is too far off and should be looked at by Vortex? Thanks!
I have a Vortex Diamondback HP (decent scope I guess) and finally took the time to figure out what number on the side focus dial would correlate with actual distances. So I got out my laser range finder, bipod, a few boxes and found some items I could test it on.
With the rifle completely supported and me not touching it, I found out the scope had no parallax (reticle didn't move on the target as I moved my head) at the following:
-Actual distance of 60 yards I had to put the sidefocus knob on 105 (best approximation)
-Actual distance of 100 yards I had to put the sidefocus knob on 365 (best approximation)
-Actual distance of 130 yards I had to put the sidefocus knob on 490 (best approximation)
I was surprised the numbers were off that far. I even went back and did the tests again another day just to validate the numbers. Any concern this is too far off and should be looked at by Vortex? Thanks!