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Posted: 12/17/2004 9:26:31 AM EDT
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I need help. I don't have much experience using magnified optics. My last experience at the range sighting in my rifle was frustrating. When I first look through the scope both the reticle and the target are clear and focused. After I fire a round, the target and sometimes the reticle also are both way out of focus. If I adjust the focus I can get either the target or the reticle back in focus but not both. I found that if I stand up and walk away from the line for a few minutes, when I sit back down the the reticle and target are both back in focus again. Is this an equipment problem or operator problem? How do I correct it? Reference link for equipment |
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Hi bigsapper, I received an e-mail asking me to reply to this post so here I go. What you described sounds like the shooter. This happens to me some times because I’m looking through the scope to long and to hard. If I look away from the scope and focus on an item a few inches away for a few seconds then look back through the scope it is back in focus. If it is the mechanics of the scope it usual stays that way (out of focus) and the impact of the bullet can shift. In the mechanics of it, if you have an adjustable objective on the scope use it to focus on a object about 100yrds or meters away, then if you have a diopter (the rear eye piece) it needs to be adjusted to your eye. A good way to adjust the diopter is to look through the scope at the sky and adjust it so you see the reticle sharp, then look at the object 100yrds or meters away. The object should be sharp and the reticle should be sharp. If the reticle is sharp and the objective is out of focus use the scopes ADJ to put the object in focus. You my have to fine-tune the diopter a little. The scope should be good to go. Hope this helps. www.csgunworks.com [email protected] Here’s some testimonials about CS GunWorks for AR15 Board Mike at CS Gunworks is... |
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Bigsapper: BREATHE! It's real easy to unintentionally hold your breath when you are trying for that perfect shot; in which case your eye is going to crap out from oxygen starvation. I've learned to incorporate "Breathe motherfucker!" into my shooting mantra; along with "hold your eye relief", "straight back trigger press", etc. Luck, SD |
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