Does anyone know of a downloadable mil based Scope Tracking Target. Or a place where one can be purchased.
I would like to test my Premier 5-25x56 scope.
I would like to test my Premier 5-25x56 scope.
Rifle Scopes Scope Tracking Target :MIL based
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Re: Scope Tracking Target :MIL based
http://secure.horusvision.com/cats.php
You could just get out a ruler and do it yourself
http://secure.horusvision.com/cats.php
You could just get out a ruler and do it yourself
Re: Scope Tracking Target :MIL based
http://www.arcanamavens.com/LBSFiles/Shooting/Downloads/ScopeChecking/
http://www.arcanamavens.com/LBSFiles/Shooting/Downloads/ScopeChecking/
Re: Scope Tracking Target :MIL based
I've always wondered why people use these huge clumsy targets for tracking tests. Why not just dial in the desired elevation/windage and aim with the corresponding part of the reticle? It's especially easy with the Gen2 reticles since there are marks every 5 mils (Gen2MilDot) or 2.5 mils (Gen2XR) on the outer posts.
Just dial in up to 5 mils of windage and hold with the correxponding part of the reticle. For extended elevation, dial in let's say 15 mils of elevation and 1 mil (Gen2MilDot) or 0.4 mils (Gen2XR) of windage to be able to aim with the tip of the 15 mils hashmark. You can even shoot groups with multiple combinations of dialing/holds and get an immediate idea of whether things work like they should. And the best thing is, this way you can directly check whether the adjustments match the subtension of the reticle, which is what really counts.
I've been doing this most of the time when test-firing scopes, cranking windage and elevation throughout it's range and doing holds to compensate, while staying on a simple and small target and essentially shooting "groups" that don't just tell me whether the scope is holding zero but also whether the adjustments are on the money.
I've always wondered why people use these huge clumsy targets for tracking tests. Why not just dial in the desired elevation/windage and aim with the corresponding part of the reticle? It's especially easy with the Gen2 reticles since there are marks every 5 mils (Gen2MilDot) or 2.5 mils (Gen2XR) on the outer posts.
Just dial in up to 5 mils of windage and hold with the correxponding part of the reticle. For extended elevation, dial in let's say 15 mils of elevation and 1 mil (Gen2MilDot) or 0.4 mils (Gen2XR) of windage to be able to aim with the tip of the 15 mils hashmark. You can even shoot groups with multiple combinations of dialing/holds and get an immediate idea of whether things work like they should. And the best thing is, this way you can directly check whether the adjustments match the subtension of the reticle, which is what really counts.
I've been doing this most of the time when test-firing scopes, cranking windage and elevation throughout it's range and doing holds to compensate, while staying on a simple and small target and essentially shooting "groups" that don't just tell me whether the scope is holding zero but also whether the adjustments are on the money.
Re: Scope Tracking Target :MIL based
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: David S.</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've always wondered why people use these huge clumsy targets for tracking tests. Why not just dial in the desired elevation/windage and aim with the corresponding part of the reticle? </div></div>
Because you should have something outside the scope to test against. If it's off doing it your way how do you know if it's the reticle or the tracking? Or what if both were off?
Having a target of known dimensions allows you to check the reticle subtension, check the tracking and I also have mine perfectly vertical to check if the scope is level.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: David S.</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've always wondered why people use these huge clumsy targets for tracking tests. Why not just dial in the desired elevation/windage and aim with the corresponding part of the reticle? </div></div>
Because you should have something outside the scope to test against. If it's off doing it your way how do you know if it's the reticle or the tracking? Or what if both were off?
Having a target of known dimensions allows you to check the reticle subtension, check the tracking and I also have mine perfectly vertical to check if the scope is level.
Re: Scope Tracking Target :MIL based
Hey david i like the way you think. I am going to orber a SS10x42HD Tuesday. I'll try that on the box test.
Hey david i like the way you think. I am going to orber a SS10x42HD Tuesday. I'll try that on the box test.
