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The Scope, Sights, & Mounts Super-Sticky (questions? try here!)

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This is a collection of helpful threads and links plus an overload of information from MGT. I hope that folks new to scopes and such will find this helpful and that our more seasoned members will find it to be a valuable resource of information. :)

Many thanks for all these great contributions to the forum! :t


Scope Setup

Setting Up a New Scope___by BigMike

Installing a Scope (video)

Mounting & Boresighting a Scope___by MGT

Is My Scope Level?___by Sophia

Can't Remember Which Way to Turn the Knob?___by Pans858

Which Way Do I Turn the Knob if Not Marked?___The Rule of Thumb___by Mac-man

MOA (Minute of Angle) Rails Explained


Guides, Recommendations, & Insights

Beginner's Guide to Scopes___by Sophia

Recommendations on Hunting Scopes___by MGT

Do You Need a Scope with an AO (Adjustable Objective) Lens?___by MGT

What is the Importance of an Adjustable Objective?

A Technique to Calculate Magnification Required for any Target and Range___by MGT

Why does my reticle seem to move when I adjust focus or magnification level?___by MGT

Why choose a Fixed Scope?___by MGT

The Box Test... Testing a Scope's Repeatability

Does My Scope Track Properly? Shoot The Box Test (video)

What Will a USBR Target Look Like at 16x, 24x, and 36x?

Where to get an older scope repaired___by ilikemilitaria

Cleaning Optics... Tutorial___by woodchuckssuck


Parallax, DOF, & FOV

Scope Parallax Error Illustrated with Photos___by Notfound

Adjusting Parallax can be done at home on a lot of scopes___by bchannell

Objective Lens Size, Image Brightness, Exit Pupil, and Vignetting___by MGT

Eyebox, Eye Relief, definition as well as list of some longer Eye Relief riflescope examples___by MGT

Derivation of Parallax Equation___by MGT

DOF (Depth of field) Explained___by MGT

DOF and Parallax Error Info/Data when making a decision between an AO or non-AO Scope___by MGT

How to Measure Magnification using Exit Pupil as well as FOV (Field of View)___by MGT


Reticle & Subtension Info

Reticle thickness comparison using PA (Power Angle) units ___by MGT

How to calibrate/verify a MIL-DOT reticle___by MGT

Handbook of Standard Reticle Patterns by Manufacturer___(pdf is 5.45mb, so save to your hd for later viewing)___by D. Andrew Kopas

Calculating Subtension Using FOV and the Reticle's Actual Physical Size

Burris Ballistic Plex Reticle Specs

Burris Ballistic Plex Reticle Calibration Charts

Leupold Reticle Offerings___(from the 2005 Custom Shop Catalog)

Leupold Reticle Subtensions___(from the 2013 Catalog, note: some errors in fine center specs due to being rounded up to the nearest tenth)

Leupold Ballistics Reticle Supplement

Premier Reticles Past Offerings for Leupolds and Others___(great info on the basic reticle types, actual physical sizes, and a little history) ;)

Post reticles and variations of the German #4 that Premier once offered___(with pics)

Lyman Permacenter Scope Manual___(Reticle subtension, click values, and more)

Pics of Weaver's various Ballistic-X reticles___by Signalman1

Pics of Weaver's V16 reticles___by Signalman1

Clearidge's Duplex/Dot AKA Weaver's Varminter

Weaver Reticle Subtensions___(from the 2007 Catalog)

Weaver 2012 Subtension Spread Sheet (converted to pdf)


Rings, Bases, & Dovetails

Scope Cant: Ring Fit on Grooves/Dovetails___by Sporter

What's the Difference Between Weaver and Picatinny rails?

Selecting the Proper Ring Height (don't forget about the bolt handle too!)___by AzizaVFR

The Difference Between CZ's 11mm and 3/8" Dovetails___by Sophia

Nicely Compiled Tables of Scope-Ring Combos for CZ rimfires___by TT5

Scope Bases for Savage Rimfires___by Shootnut with some helpful info from Ron AKA
Weaver Base Data___by RichJ

PDF Showing the use of the inserts in the Burris Signature line of rings


Sights

Replacing a Front Sight -- how tall?

Using Iron sights with Glasses


Other Links

Using Your New Binocular (video)

Electronic Sights -- A Primer


Test Targets

The first is a Box Test target (more of a rectangle) for testing a scope's repeatability. The USAF1951 and Eye Exam Chart are intended to be used for testing a scope's clarity, be it a rifle scope, spotting scope, or binoculars.


Box Test__USAF1951___ Eye Exam Chart

The Box Test and USAF1951 targets are from from Accurateshooter.net


Scope Reviews have been moved to Mr.X's Scope ReviewsScope Reviews (guidelines plus actual reviews by our...

Some of these links were taken from the scope section of Sophia's CZ sticky

If you see a thread or link that has really helped you or one that you feel should be added here, please PM me a link... thanks.
 
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