My friend gave me a new (old stock) Simmons 2x scope, that has a seriously canted reticle (probably around 20-25 degrees). Another great example of Chinese quality control. I mean, if there was still a sales receipt with it, I would imply return it. But it was free and it's several years old, so be it.
I am considering mounting this on a .357 lever action that I use mainly for fun, at ranges no more than 50 yards or so. Maximum ever would be 100 yards. And I'll mostly be shooting .38+P out of it.
So, I want to be sure I have this right: If I mount it with the reticles "squared" (that is, at the proper 90 degree angles), then the turrets will obviously be canted a bit. But that won't matter, right? Any adjustments to the turrets will still move the POI properly in windage and elevation, right?
Therefore, assuming the rest of the scope was properly assembled, this strikes me more as a "cosmetics" issue than anything else.
Am I correct, or am I missing something?
Thanks
I am considering mounting this on a .357 lever action that I use mainly for fun, at ranges no more than 50 yards or so. Maximum ever would be 100 yards. And I'll mostly be shooting .38+P out of it.
So, I want to be sure I have this right: If I mount it with the reticles "squared" (that is, at the proper 90 degree angles), then the turrets will obviously be canted a bit. But that won't matter, right? Any adjustments to the turrets will still move the POI properly in windage and elevation, right?
Therefore, assuming the rest of the scope was properly assembled, this strikes me more as a "cosmetics" issue than anything else.
Am I correct, or am I missing something?
Thanks
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