Basic Scope FAQ (non-tactical)

owlcreekok · December 05, 2005, 12:12

How about some of the learned step up and offer up some posts with basic (and not so basic) info on optical sights. Non- Tactical type. Meaning the kind of scope one would put on a "hunting" rifle (or handgun). IMO, the SUIT and hi-speed, lo-drag EOTECH and such ought to have their own FAQ thread.

Possible gems of knowledge:

Parallax- Definition, technology thereof.
Variable power vs Fixed
3 x 9 - 40 WTF ? 3 power variable up to 9 power, but WTF is "40"

Low light scopes. What works ? What don't.
Rangefinding. Good guts or glitzy gimmick ?
Reticle, how you say dat ? Which one you like ? Why ?
Mounting systems. Pro - Con, Favorites.

Worth a Sticky ?

Da Nerd · December 05, 2005, 12:51

OWL..3 x 9 - 40 WTF ? 3 power variable up to 9 power, but WTF is "40"

the 40 is the mm size of the lens. It amounts to how much light the scope will let in.............so the higher the "40" number is, the better you will see in low light.

Range finding is wonderful IF you are good at estimating the range, and if the range finder is correct for your load and caliber.

December 05, 2005, 12:12	#1
owlcreekok Registered FALaholic #: 15323 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tejas Posts: 9,331	Basic Scope FAQ (non-tactical) How about some of the learned step up and offer up some posts with basic (and not so basic) info on optical sights. Non- Tactical type. Meaning the kind of scope one would put on a "hunting" rifle (or handgun). IMO, the SUIT and hi-speed, lo-drag EOTECH and such ought to have their own FAQ thread. Possible gems of knowledge: Parallax- Definition, technology thereof. Variable power vs Fixed 3 x 9 - 40 WTF ? 3 power variable up to 9 power, but WTF is "40" Low light scopes. What works ? What don't. Rangefinding. Good guts or glitzy gimmick ? Reticle, how you say dat ? Which one you like ? Why ? Mounting systems. Pro - Con, Favorites. Worth a Sticky ? __________________ "It is necessary for the welfare of the nation that men's lives be based on the principles of the Bible. No man, educated or uneducated, can afford to be ignorant of the Bible." - Theodore Roosevelt - (1858-1919) 26th President of the United States FOUNDER- Free ggiilliiee Foundation hehe

December 05, 2005, 12:51	#2
Da Nerd Registered FALaholic #: 10960 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,022	OWL..3 x 9 - 40 WTF ? 3 power variable up to 9 power, but WTF is "40" the 40 is the mm size of the lens. It amounts to how much light the scope will let in.............so the higher the "40" number is, the better you will see in low light. Range finding is wonderful IF you are good at estimating the range, and if the range finder is correct for your load and caliber. __________________ BigBob :fal: "April 10th 2006 will go down in history as the day the USA gave up with out a fight."

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