Rifle Scopes S&B CCW or CW for a lefty??

[Rifle Barrel Blanks]

Thats the question, what do you think?

If a lefty was going to buy a S&B non illuminated would he want to get CCW or CW???

What is more efficient?

I am a lefty and I dial my dope with my left hand so what is the standard?
Thanks, Jake

 

[Mike]

Re: S&B CCW or CW for a lefty??

In my opinion, it doesn't matter. If one cannot adapt and become efficient with either direction, then you have other issues. I shoot LH and have never had an issue with CW or CCW S&B's. And yes, I shoot S&B's.

 

[Rifle Barrel Blanks]

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mike, are your S&B's illuminated?

I can easily do either and will make the most out of either, just trying to figure out if one would be more efficient.

I would think clockwise because you can see the numbers coming when turning the dial, but I dont know, thats why I am asking.

 

[SScott]

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Jake
I guess I didn't think the CW or CCW had any thing to do with what hand you were using.
I had a Zeiss and it was CW, more than anything you have to remember which direction to dial for elevation.
I found it best to keep all one style, more to avoid confusion, if you are just using one scope then I guess it wouldn't matter.
I'm interested to hear other opinions.
SScott

 

[Rifle Barrel Blanks]

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If my left hand is dialing the elevation then the hand will be on the left side of the turret. that means I can see the numbers on the right side of the turrent and not the left as much. If I spin towards my left hand CW, the numbers I am doping to will be in sight the entire time I am turning my turrent CW. And thus possibly making it easier to come right to the mil mark I am wanting to stop on. Instead of lifting my hand slightly to check where I am at.

Obviously when I turn my turrent back to a lower dope or back to zero I will have the oppisite effect.

does this make any sense at all? Or should I just buy one and be grateful?? LOL, just want to make the right choice that will best suite me needs for years to come.

 

[Mike]

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Jake, it is illuminated.

Seriously...lift your hand 1/2" and read the number. Also, number sequence hasn't changed, it's still 1,2,3,4,5,6, etc. So if you're turning CW and you just passed 2, I guarantee that 3 is your next number.

I don't mean to entirely be a smart ass but I only want to show that the minute differences are easily overcome to the point of being moot.

Now with that being said, I will agree with Sunnyside Scott entirely that if you're using scopes that are all one way, you shouldn't try and go the other way just to make things consistent. But if you're only shooting one, then it doesn't matter.

 

[JByrd]

Re: S&B CCW or CW for a lefty??

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jcvibby</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If my left hand is dialing the elevation then the hand will be on the left side of the turret. that means I can see the numbers on the right side of the turrent and not the left as much. If I spin towards my left hand CW, the numbers I am doping to will be in sight the entire time I am turning my turrent CW. And thus possibly making it easier to come right to the mil mark I am wanting to stop on. Instead of lifting my hand slightly to check where I am at.

Obviously when I turn my turrent back to a lower dope or back to zero I will have the oppisite effect </div></div>

this is good logic.and when you are returning back to zero, they got that zerostop. mainthing is pick a setup and stick with it. go clockwise and make em all clockwise if yer a lefty. again just my opinion
great choice in glass, i just mounted one up today.im SB fer life.i love everything about them.

 

[Rifle Barrel Blanks]

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I am just a one rifle man!!! My nightforce right now is CCW. Its not really a big deal, and I adjust them just fine and without any problems.

Mike, true numbers are all the same but I am talking about the 1/10 mil marks. If you are in a hurry and cant see them it makes it harder.

If I cover your eyes and tell you to put it on 4 mil you wont be able to do it quickly.

Mike, please dont tell me your scopes are CW??? LOL, that would be funny.

OK, I have been running them for a while now and seems like there are more of them out there so I will get them a try.

Mr. Mike, if you wouldnt mind sir, I thought the illum knob on S&B got in the way of the bolt. How much clearance do you have?

I think I am going to

 

[CSTactical]

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We just got some S&B 5-25x56mm CCW MTC 1/10 MRAD illuminated P4F in stock.

Mike @ CST

 

[Mike]

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Jake,
As a LH shooter I use the correct rifle configuration and that is I shoot with a RH rifle so the illumination knob is not a factor.

Now as far as the mil clicks go, once you see a number appear from under your hand (CW turret dialing with your RH as a LH shooter) you look for the .1 mil mark you need with your right eye. You don't have to lift your head off the scope. If you pass the .1 mil mark you were looking for, go back to it. It's that simple.

My current S&B is CCW however I have owned CW S&B's and didn't have a problem

Alex at EuroOpics has S&Bs in stock.

 

[Opticsspecialist]

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i'm a lefty and i like ccw if that helps. i always tell people try to get behind the scope and see what your comfortable with

 

[19Scout77]

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Does your rifle have a left LH or RH side bolt? If LH, stay away from illuminated S & Bs!! The bolt may (will) have clearance issues with the illum knob.

 

[Rifle Barrel Blanks]

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yeah left hand bolts, That was my plan, to get the S&B with NO illimination. Now I just need to find one!!

 

[shoepop]

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I'm a lefty shoot RH bolts with S&B's all mine are CW. The reason it feels more natural to me like turning a RH thread bolt vs a LH.

 

[TEAMSENDIT]

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Jake,

Are you trying to be serious or is this a joke? pretty sure either will work just fine for you. when in doubt go with what your used to.

 

[Rifle Barrel Blanks]

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if I can find a S&B with no illum I think I want one!!!

Dont you have two now days??? Im not high rollin like you but I will work my way up there.

 

[Victor Co Heather]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jcvibby</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if I can find a S&B with no illum I think I want one!!!

Dont you have two now days??? Im not high rollin like you but I will work my way up there. </div></div>

The great thing about not having illum on an S&B is no finger smashing! Good lord have I flattened my trigger finger a few times on that damned knob.

 

[sfmerchant37]

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jc -- I have an illuminated SB 5-25x56 (CCW) mounted on a LH GAP .308 on a MCS T4A - no clearance problems although it's close -- I haven't smashed any fingers yet. The other bolt gun is another LH R700 in .223 on a McM A5 but with the SWFA illuminated 5-20x50. On that rifle there is absolutely no issue - the illumination control is about 3.5 inches forward of the bolt. Both guns have KMW bolt knobs which seem a little more compact than the Badger -- maybe that is helping with clearance on the GAP. Good luck getting your new scope!

 

[Iloveguns]

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Another Lefty and Schmitty owner! No clearance issues at all. Its tight but with the way I cycle it there is never a clearance issue. As the above have said if you have one rig it does not matter, if you have two make better to have both the same.