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.
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.