Rifle Scopes Do you have this problem with 6x variable power?

[jhegg]

I have had 2 USO scopes (SN3 3.2-17 and the SN3 3.8-22) that the cross hairs are too thick to use effectively at the MAX magnification and too congested to use at the MIN magnification. Is this a problem with me or have others encountered this also?

Jim

 

[Toddcal13]

Re: Do you have this problem with 6x variable power?

Nope..not at the top end at least. Love my sn-3s... Never use it below 6x so I guess I don't run into the bottom end issu either. What reticle are u using?

 

[XTR]

Re: Do you have this problem with 6x variable power?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jim Heggeness</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have had 2 USO scopes (SN3 3.2-17 and the SN3 3.8-22) that the cross hairs are too thick to use effectively at the MAX magnification and too congested to use at the MIN magnification. Is this a problem with me or have others encountered this also?

Jim </div></div>

When you say the x hair is to thick, too thick for what target? If you're ringing steel I'm sure they are fine, if you are trying to shoot a 5" X-ring at 1000 yds, then maybe so

 

[BobinNC]

Re: Do you have this problem with 6x variable power?

Rather than speculating, let's look at some real pictures.

Scope USO 3.2-17x44mm T-Pal Mil Gap reticle:

@3.2x

At 10x:

At 17x:

Range to the trees in the background, 115 yds.

I see a reticle that is eminently usable throughout it's power range. If the reticle were finer/smaller, it could not be used for reticle holds @ 3.2X.

It the reticle too fat/big @ 17x? Depends I guess on what you want to use it for. For tactical matches it is a very good reticle.

 

[nfoley]

Re: Do you have this problem with 6x variable power?

I have 2 IOR 3-18X scopes. One is FFP and the other is SFP. I understand what you're saying - comparing the two reticles at max or min magnification there is a difference. But I would still say the FFP is completely effective. I have compared objects at 800-1000 yds and for me could not discern a difference in being able to hit because of the reticle in either.

 

[Rich Coyle]

Re: Do you have this problem with 6x variable power?

Jim, does your scope have first focal plane crosshair?

 

[BobinNC]

Re: Do you have this problem with 6x variable power?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Old man now</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Jim, does your scope have first focal plane crosshair? </div></div>

Old Man,

Since Jim did not answer you, he was talking about two US Optics scopes. All USO scopes are FFP, as is the through the scope pictures I presented.

Bob

 

[jhegg]

Re: Do you have this problem with 6x variable power?

Sorry folks, I have been away. I will post some "through the scope" pics next t9me I get to tHe range.\

Jim

 

[M21guy]

Re: Do you have this problem with 6x variable power?

I have the 1.8-10x37mm tpal with the c2 reticle. Pictures of one like it can be seen here. http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2333599
running around outside my house looking at things with it, anticipating rings to mount it, I find it to be pretty awesome really. No it isn't a ultra fine varmint reticle, but shouldn't have any problem ever seeing one bigger than a crouching gopher with it.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Re: Do you have this problem with 6x variable power?

One of the features I really liked in my Leup Mark 4 LR/T was that at the very center of the reticle, there was a tiny gap between the crosshairs.

That said, I still prefer the USO and w. a MilGap reticle. No issues at any power.

Cheers, Sirhr.