Telescopic sights

From Coniston, Cumbria, 3 posts

"To adjust a scope for parrallex the front of the scope must be removed without removing the lens.
The "Bell" may be stubborn so use a firm grip.
Once off, place it on a level surface and look through it at the range you need, if the scope was set for 50 yards or greater and you wish to set it for ten yards for target shooting or 35 yards for hunting do the following."

Field Shooter

I have a burris 8-32 ao scope. The lowest setting for focal point is about 45yds on 32x. It is a centre fire rifle scope. could your above post work on my scope so that I could use the 32x down to 8-10yds, or am I best trying to sell it. Its brand new and never been mounted (so to speak).

6 posts

You shouldn't attempt this procedure yourself with this scope. All Burris
products have a lifetime warranty which
may become void and I am sure that you do not to want risk damaging it without at least contacting Burris first. In all probability, Burris offers this type of parallax adjustment service (Leupold does). Try emailing them about having this procedure done by experts without harming your scope. Good luck.

From G.B., 13 posts

As you adjust the objective for the range of your interest the target should be at its clearest at this point but minor adjustement of the focus might be necessary.
Its always best if you can have the manufacturer adjust this for you as the warrenty will not be voided.
Many would be happy to do this to maintain good customer relations, and usually for no charge!

From Coniston, Cumbria, 3 posts

Thanks for your replies, I'll get back to the manufacturer to get it sorted.

From G.B., 13 posts

I have found this site that fully explains it in depth.

http://users.bestweb.net/~ateamh/A%20Team%20Parallax%20adj.htm

Cheers

From West Yorks, 7 posts

which is the better sight ??

HAWKE 3-9x40map....... or

AGS sapphire 3-9x40

just out of curiosity

4 posts

I know many of you use variable scopes. Those you mention are chinese made scopes. I believe from long experience, that you would be better going for a japanese (eg: EB Optimate) or german optic and spending the extra. Many of these can be purchased secondhand. Pecar for example have one of the finest optical systems of any scope and I bought mine secondhand 20 years ago and it is still the best of my scopes. It cost £95 when I bought it.



There is however an option none of you may have pursued - Kalinka Optics is a USA mail order firm selling Russian military optics for very low prices. I got some superb stuff off them. Link below -





http://www.kalinkaoptics.com/

From Eugene, OR, 333 posts

i know the rectile focus on my Simmoms is on the back. The front is for adjusting the Objective focus.

Just redialed it in yesterday.



Dave

From Ipswich, 3298 posts

Originally posted by boomerang on 26 May 2006 9:44 PM
which is the better sight ??


HAWKE 3-9x40map....... or


AGS sapphire 3-9x40


just out of curiosity



I'd go for the map because it makes it easier to give hold under for 20 yards and hold over out to 60 on a .177

From West Yorks, 7 posts

Originally posted by deadeyedick on 18 Aug 2006 11:36 AM
Originally posted by boomerang on 26 May 2006 9:44 PM


I'd go for the map because it makes it easier to give hold under for 20 yards and hold over out to 60 on a .177

cheers deadeyedick

i should of updated since i posted that question,

you maybe glad to know i went for the MAP and i find it very easy to use, it allows plenty of light in & the MAP system is a great success, i strongly reccommend it to anyone considering it.