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Posted: 3/30/2010 2:49:02 PM EDT
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I don't know anything about optics, save what video games have taught me, so really nothing.
I'm looking for a scope with proper range finding markings that will work with 8mm Mauser as a cartridge. If not that, then whatever is the next best thing. Also, just for grins, are there any other scopes with a similar reticle as the PSO -1? |
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Leupold, I believe, will offer a bullet drop chart reticle for just about any load in existence, but it's a custom job on their scopes, and I'm sure it isn't a cheap option. IIRC, you'll need to provide them with the drop at various ranges to ensure it's set up right.
For me, I prefer a mil-dot reticle and some proper ballistics software. I just memorize the drop (or elevation adjustment) per distance for whatever load I'm running, and if I want to change load or even mount the scope on a different rifle, I'm not hosed. The mil-dots make an excellent range-finding mechanism as well. |
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If you check out the custom shop website for Leupold a custom reticle isn't that expensive. If I remember correctly it isn't much more than a standard mildot. There was a guy who had a custom built 2x-7x or 1x-4x VX-1 with a custom BDC reticle matched to a load he specified the ballistics for. His cost for it was $260. To me that is really inexpensive when you consider you are getting a custom scope built to your specs.
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Speaking of mil-dots, do they have to be calibrated to the round or will any scope work for any round? Mildot isn't set to any round, it is used as a fixed reference to measure distance, but is also usefull for adjusting for wind without touching the turrets and can be used for bullet drop if you know it. |
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