Since this is a second focal plane scope, if I zero at 100 yards on 4x does it change the aim point of the cross hairs at 1x?
195838
Zero is zero. Where FFP and SFP differ is in the on the BDC or mil dots. The distance between dots changes on a second focal plane scope like this based on power setting. So you BDC dots will only be accurate at a certain power, usually highest. (Or 10 on mil dot scopes). I don't know where the BDC is set for on this particular scope, but I would bet it's 4/max. Who would shoot 500 yards on 1x?
195839
in my experience with this scope there is no change in POI to POA regardless of magnification. I have my zero at 100 yards.
863553
The Gunsite scout is a 308 rifle might not hold zero due to the recoil, I have a regular optic on my gunsite.
2149304
20moa bases will only give you the full range of the come up in your scope. At 1000 yards a 30-06 needs about 40 moa of come up if the scope doesnt have that much travel, bases wont help. Another thing to consider you might not be able to turn your scope low enought to get a 100 yard zero using this base it varies with every gun. in other words you might be shooting 10 inches high at 100 yards and the scope adjustment would be bottomed.
1593837
Technically no...the zero is where the cross hairs are set and the bullet meets, which is the center of a curved lense, as you move away from the center of the lense the image gets distorted, so zero is never changed but point of impact can change if you are shooting way past your zero and "holding the cross hairs over" target. parallax comes into play as well, longer conversation. ..in short, not on any shooting normal people do.
1739684
Yes, this is First Focal Plane. This is a very good scope and has excellent eye relief. It would be very good for close to intermediate range shooting. Since it is only 16 power at full magnification. I have shot paper at 200 yards with it and it does very well. Right now it is on an AR 10 and I am very happy with it. I will never sell it.
1672439
If the scope you are using now is losing its zero due to vibration, I would expect better results from this Nikon scope. However, David brings up a very important point about break-barrel air rifles. It is inherent in their design that the scope is likely to lose alignment with barrel during regular use and require frequent zeroing.
2046937
Yes..But I would recommend getting a better set of rings IMO. I have this scope mounted on my .308 and system does not lose zero.
1485426
Speaking solely for my scope and many other 1-4 scopes it's not a true 1x therefore the front sight does not show up. If you really focus hard you might see it but it's in the bottom 1/3 of the viewing area on a 30mm bodied scope.
2038950
I believe it's in the first focal plane. Optics are quite good for the price. I was shooting 3 inch groups at 150 yards with my AR15.
765725
you just need to set it at 100 ft afther that you can change focus without the need to set the scope again
611243
No. This is a second plane reticle, with 12x being the magnification for range-finding. While I have not tried it, I have heard that the "BSA Tactical Mil-Mil Rifle Scope 30mm Tube 4-14x 44mm Side Focus 1/10 Mil Adjustments First Focal MRAD Reticle Matte" is a good choice with a first plane reticle, though twice the price. It still seems to be affordable.
1010863
I would zero at 25 and then tweak at 50. This a good scope for 50 to 100 yards. I also have the P-223 3-9X40 for longer distances. I've read good things about the P-223, but haven't had much time to use them yet.
2249502
First off its not a scope it's a optic which is a red/green targeting dot. The 1x means no magnification. If you can see out at 200 yards you might hit the target deping how hiw accurately you zero the cross T. If you want magnification/zoom buy a actual scope. And magnifier does not work on this because the shape is odd.
385318
I don't have experience with the others, but I can see the holes in my target at 100 yds easily. It also holds a good zero, and I am getting 1/2 to 1" groups with my 24" heavy barreled AR at 100 yds.
300772
Pending on were place the scope on the mount i dont see it being a problem. As long as everything is nice and tight it should return to zero with ease. Happy shooting
1558123
John, to the best of my understanding (and I'm no expert) this is a 2nd focal plane scope. The reticle does not change size as magnification changes. If that isn't an issue for you I can assure you this is a fine optic. I've put hundreds of rounds through my Varminter (AR platform) using varying magnifications and I love the way this scope performs. Just one enthusiast's opinion.
427603
Nope - you'll see the front sight post through the scope at 1x power, but lower than the dot. No big deal. At 4x the post is gone.