I wonder at what distance this scope should be zeroed? Would zeroing at 50 yards be ok? I am relatively new at using a scope. Most local ranges are 25
1010862
For the BDC reticles to work properly, the scope needs to be zeroed at 100 yds. That being said, experimentation on your own at different distances may provide other workable solutions.
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.
1010864
If this is an AR-15, go on the internet and download the M16A2 or M4 25 meter zeroing target that the Armed Forces use. Go to the range and zero out the scope at 25 meters. The rifle should perform up to accurately up to 250/300 meters. See: http://armypubs.army.mil/doctrine/DR_pubs/dr_a/pdf/fm3_22x9c1.pdf
29191
I've used them at the 50 yd distance at my local gun club with my .22lr rifle with 4 x 20 scope. Works fine. I haven't tried them at any longer distances but even at 75 yds. should be ok.
1404397
I did mine at 20-25 yards. I took the scope off, however, and just use the iron sights. I bought this to eliminate a skunk infestation on my homestead. most of my shots were under 20 yards and at night. I mounted a tactical flashlight under the barrel and preferred to use the iron sights as it gave me better visibility of the area around the target should the target move and I have to use a follow up shot.
868145
I have reached out to 100yrds with it. Very comfortable at 50... Gonna try for 200 eventually, but a little far for the 7x this scope offers.
2075596
Best scope I own. I'm zeroed at 400 yards and have not had make many adjustments. I use a mil dot master slide.
2138688
RR, I found that you have to determine what distance you want as your target point. Plus, I found that the scope that comes with the rifle didn't do the job very well and I broke it trying to get it to get on target, not only for distance, but, also for the left and right setting. I bought another one, not expensive, and raised the rear sight up by about 1/4 inch on the rifle. My target point is about 250-300 ft.. Raising the rear sight allows for the ability to tune the scope to that distance without breaking it. After having done that, the accuracy was maintained even shooting about 2-3000 rounds in it. I also found that if I put my pellets in lubricating oil, the speed and distance are greatly increased. I found that, at a distance of about 50 feet, a pellet will go through an inch thick pine board. I am enjoying the rifle, I hope you will too! JimS
2062536
I sighted mine in from 30 yards using the stock sights and not the scope, and I do know that this gun is not a toy. If I want to shoot something over 50 yards, I will be using a different gun.
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?
152215
I can not answer that question. the optics are sharp. but I can tell you this at 50 yds. you can see what you hit without a spotting scope. I will be trying this scope out a 100 yds. soon. to make adjustments up and to the right you have to turn the knob counterclockwise. have fun with it.
1550214
Jim in my observation using this field scope I could very easily see the holes in the targets especially with the reactive paper targets that I have used. I have shot the targets with 22LR, 5.56 (223). No problems viewing at 100 yards on a clear day with ample day light. Hope this helps and good shooting to you!
1851141
i really haven't used it yet but I don't plan using it at the range. I'm looking maybe from 60 yards to 100 yards
2238623
It's ok but I would recommend upgrading to a different scope if you're planning on shooting from 50-80 yards to get more zoom, but for shooting between 10-25 yards it's ok. The stated max range on the scope is 100 yards but it is hard to see small objects within that distance using the scope that comes with it. The clarity of the scope after zooming in at about 6x is blurry and useless.
1700172
There is focus adjustment on the back end for adjusting ranges ... set it a 50 yards and mid-magnification and adjust if I need to for really close and over 100
413624
I have posted on this scope before. It is not a reliable scope, at least for me, as I could never get it to ZERO. If you cant get the scope to zero, parallax is irrelevant. Assuming you CAN get this scope to zero at some range, you can use the poor man's parallax determination technique. It is painful, but it may help you find the parallax distance. When parallax is set correctly, you should be able to move your eye VERY SLIGHTLY left to right and up and down. If the TARGET stays in the crosshairs, you have found your parallax distance. If the target dances around the crosshairs, you have NOT found the correct parallax. I would recommend setting up targets every 5 yards from 25 to 100 yards(assuming you are using this as a rifle scope not an air rifle scope). This should help you locate the parallax. Most scopes would be at 100 yards, but I do not know what this scope is set up for. I would recommend this link http://www.pyramydair.com/article/What_does_AO_mean_September_2005/25 for some discussion on Adjustable Objective. The idea is to turn the objective bell while watching your target. When the view becomes clear, the parallax is correct. Also, a number of these AO scopes place DISTANCES on the bell. This can be used for adjusting your scopes to hit higher or lower (for people that have an understanding of scope DOPE). Either way, you should be able to get your parallax under control with the AO adjustments or a fixed adjustment of the AO at a known distance. All of my longer range optics have a separate adjustment knob for parallax excluding the 2.5-10 which has a fixed parallax at 100 yards. My 5.5 -25 and 5-22 and the 4-30 ALL have parallax adjustments on the side of the scope. Hope this helps.
1991777
I ask the staff at my local range and they say to zero in at 50 yards. After you zero in at 50 yards, you should be able to make those long range shot at 200 yard. Not so sure if this will work for the 300 yard range.
1111320
I shoot factory a d reloaded 55gr fmj's, haven't done much testing beyond 100yds, but what I have done has been accurate. Scope is clear and focuses well throughout magnification range and has had no issue holding zero.
841429
When put together proper & tightened it is good for 50 yards. A proper distance for whatever you need. With that being said, I think if you take the sights off & just practice it can be even further. I shot it well over 100 yards by elevating it 6 inches or so.