Scope questions for deer rifle

[Bwana John]

Unless you know how to test for parallax effects, I would ignore it.

It is not hard to test for.

Just hold the rifle still while looking thru the scope from different angles.

The scope is parallax free at the range where the crosshairs and their position relative to the target don't move as your viewing position does.

This is easiest to see with a 25 yd target and a big game scope.

It you always use the exact same hold and cheekweld, parallax dosent matter.

 

[Tim the student]

I have Monarch and Leopold 3x9s on a number of deer rifles. Started with Leupold and migrated to Nikon

Well, that should tell you something.

I have a Buckmasters, I think its a great scope.

 

[22-rimfire]

Parallax generally comes into play when folks mount scopes intended for use with centerfire rifles onto 22 (or similar) rifles since most shoot at distances under 100 yds most of the time. Many 22 target shooters who care have been going to AO scopes for their target shooting for this reason. The other side of the coin is that most centerfire shooters will not be adjusting their AO scopes in the field. Same goes with 22 shooters. So they use it where ever it is set at. The scope manufactures aren't so dumb.

Rimfire scopes have the parallax adjustment set at 50 to 60 yds. Even they may have a bit of a problem at 10 yds, but most would not notice it at all. It will usually be stated in the specifications that come with the scope.

It you always use the exact same hold and cheekweld, parallax dosent matter.

Correct.

Parallax is not a fussy image as you look through the scope (aka focus) because you are trying to shoot at a closer range than the focus is set for with you scope. It is the shift of the reticles when not viewed perfectly "straight on". It's real and it will effect your shots at longer range and on paper. But a 1/2" shift of point of impact at 100 yds is not usually a big deal when you are shooting at the heart-lung area of a whitetailed deer.

 

[Uncle Mike]

IOW, we all seem to want a bunch more scope than we really need, and worry way too much about trivial BS.

HAHAHAHA.... How true it is.....:banghead:

1-36X77mm with side focus, end focus, BDC reticles, mil dots, lighted in green, blue, red, Front focal plane, 2nd. focal plane, target turrets in mils, inches, mm's
lets not overlook some kind of reticle rangefinder, 1"tube, 30mm, 34mm, 40mm tubes, aluminum or steel construction.... after all that, the deer topped the ridge and the ol' boy with the weaver 4X just dropped your trophy!

K.I.S.S.- It works!

 

[jimmyraythomason]

I use Leupold VX-1 and Nikon 3x9x40(Buckmaster and Pro-staff) also Bushnell Banner and Sportview scopes in 4x12x44AOL. All of these work very well in the Southern deer woods. Target acquisition seems to be a little quicker with the Leupold. Never had a problem with parallax or even gave it a thought.

 

[P.B.Walsh]

Are there any scopes with target turrets and a dueplex retical for under $500?

Thanks, 'cause i'm looking to replace my BSA, 'cause well......

 

[Alagator]

Here's a thought-- you don't really need that parallax adjustment unless you are target shooting at known or lasered distances. You don't need to put 5 shots in less than 1/2 inch, you want your first shot in the vitals of a deer. And you don't want to be fiddling with that parallax, you want to be shooting that deer. So maybe you could get something else for your money, like a 50mm objective for a little bit more light at deer-dark. Like the Nikon name?
http://www.nikonhunting.com/riflescopes-monarch-monarch-25-10x50.html
You still get your choice of reticles, either plex or BDC. Personally, I have a plex on my 270. I have it zeroed in for a maximum point blank range with a 7 inch vital zone. Shooting Hornady 130 grain Interbond light magnums (muzzel velocity 3215 fps) It is 2.7" high at 100 yard, climbs up to 3.5" high at 160 yards, drops back to 0" at 283 yard, then to 3.5" low at 333 yards. So out to 333 yards if I hold in the center of the vitals, the shot will never be over 3.5 inches high or low. In shooting over 300 Alabama whitetails I have never taken a shot beyond that range, and very few even beyond 250 yards, because you can laser for distance, but not for wind. Do I believe this computer generated stuff? No. I practice from hunting positions, at various distances out to 350 yards, and I don't shoot real animals at those distances unless I can consistently do well on the targets. Hope this helps.

 

[inherentical]

I have a Zeiss Conquest 4x32 on my deer rifle, a Remington 700 MTN in .30-06. In my opinion you would be well served by such an optic for deer hunting. I know in the Wisconsin northwoods I'm not taking any 500 yard shots, it's got great eye relief, and the optics are nice and clear. It can also be had for $300.

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/zeiss.pl?page=521405

 

[blackops]

I have Monarch and Leopold 3x9s on a number of deer rifles. Started with Leupold and migrated to Nikon

Yeah, this tells me something as well, you don't want to pay the extra money for the better glass. Let's get things straight here, you can't honestly say you went from Leupold to Nikon because the Nikons are better. You get what you pay for. Nothing against Nikon because I like them as well. I just have a feeling you would rather pay less for a little less scope because the Nikons aren't as good, but they get the job done.

 

[22-rimfire]

Nice hunting rig tmpick. I also had a 4x scope on my first deer rifle. I later shifted to 3-9x on another rifle for more flexibility for varmints at longer range.

Years ago, sometimes the reticles shifted the point of aim as you changed the power settings on variable scopes. This problem was largely on cheap scopes and has been worked out even with them. But, it is something a shooter needs to check at some point with a new scope just to satisfy yourself that there is no change.

 

[rodngun]

Leupold 4.5 x 14 x 50.

Learned in the military a long time ago.The better you see -the better you shoot.
I like the 50 mm part because of the light gathering ability in low light situations.They are also great under a full moon while hunting hogs.
What other scope do you know of that you dont hvae to be the original purchaser to get a repalcement or have one fixed..Also I have to admit - imay be a little bias since I have used them & only them for the last 41 years.