Rifle Scopes Turret Check

[psinclair]

I came up with this idea for a quick glance at the turret to make sure its on zero. I've noticed in the past 4 or 5 years, my close up vision is getting worse and worse. I have 20/15 distance vision but to see detail up close I need "cheaters".

Sooner or later a guy will set up for a close shot and the scope wont be on zero. I though this might be noticed fairly easy..I can always scrub it off later.

 

[C.K]

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that will work PGS

 

[jonaddis84]

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I like my Razor's Zero Stop

 

[chad3]

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I don't think he is trying to have it as a zero stop, he is now able to visually see a "Hey, scope not at zero" type reminder. With zero stop, you still need to check that you have come back down to zero. This allows quick glance. Nice job.

 

[jonaddis84]

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Only thing I notice is that it looks like its only on top, correct? At least for me, I would have to get up pretty high on my elbows to see that line.

Also, how do you know you are on the correct rotation? Since it would have that orientation probably 8 different times throughout its travel.

Its def a good idea though, I had this on my old Falcon Menace, used the silver sharpie and traced a line under the cap to know I was on the correct rotation.

The Razor zero stop, btw, stops dead at zero, so if you cant turn it anymore, its at zero. Not sure how others work, I know some use shims that you have to dial back UP to zero after it stops. The downfall to this though, is if you ever need to rezero in the field, and have to go below your zero, its kindof a process.

 

[deadly0311]

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9 times out of 10 with that scope you wont have more than a full turn under your zero. So a zero stop isnt going to benefit you.

 

[alaska guide]

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Good idea Pat,hey by the way that look's like the south end of a yote you have there.

 

[kentactic]

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wouldnt a line across only half the turret make more sense. or if you want to get crazy you could leave the line across the entire turret but make it an arrow to indicate which sides the side your trying to use as your zero marker.

 

[steve m]

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A gentleman I recently met who until recently had an amphibious job description, used a avery label cut in an triangle. I would suggest and isosoles to enhance the zero'd percetion.

Nice scope!

 

[Trigger Monkey]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tiger222</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A gentleman I recently met who until recently had an amphibious job description, used a avery label cut in an triangle. </div></div>

I did something pretty similar using luminous "cat eye" tape from a local surplus store. I cut it into small triangles and affixed it to the turret and scope with nail glue. So far so good and it's a step up from the luminous craft paint I used in the past. The triangle also has the added benefit of providing a well defined point so that I know which hash mark I'm on.

In the day this is what I see:

In lower light conditions I can hit it with a little light and get this:

 

[Lindy]

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That's a neat idea!

 

[Rob01]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lindy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's a neat idea!
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+1 Might have to steal that LOL

 

[Yasherka]

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VERY nice (and cheap)! Learn something new every day here.

 

[mkirk9]

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A nice simple fix for checking elevation and windage when leaving or setting up at a call stand. Nothing like having 2.5 mil elevation and then adding more at the next stop, or thinking knob is at zero, shooting at a close one!

Have I gone to the range and found my settings changed because I did not set back to "zero" the previous time?? You bet!!

Do you also use a dot of paint on the fast focus to show point best for your eyes?

 

[pilotguy299]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Trigger Monkey</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tiger222</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A gentleman I recently met who until recently had an amphibious job description, used a avery label cut in an triangle. </div></div>

I did something pretty similar using luminous "cat eye" tape from a local surplus store. I cut it into small triangles and affixed it to the turret and scope with nail glue. So far so good and it's a step up from the luminous craft paint I used in the past. The triangle also has the added benefit of providing a well defined point so that I know which hash mark I'm on.

In the day this is what I see:

In lower light conditions I can hit it with a little light and get this:

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Now that is a great idea!

 

[kentactic]

Re: Turret Check

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Trigger Monkey</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tiger222</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A gentleman I recently met who until recently had an amphibious job description, used a avery label cut in an triangle. </div></div>

I did something pretty similar using luminous "cat eye" tape from a local surplus store. I cut it into small triangles and affixed it to the turret and scope with nail glue. So far so good and it's a step up from the luminous craft paint I used in the past. The triangle also has the added benefit of providing a well defined point so that I know which hash mark I'm on.

In the day this is what I see:

In lower light conditions I can hit it with a little light and get this:

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OOOHHHH SNAP! OP GOT SHOWED UP!!.... just kidding.. another step above this would be to use the trijicon glowing radiation dots...but that would mean the scope being built that way..or some one could offer them as aftermarket turrets...then no light would be required.... (patent pending)

 

[RobG]

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Great ideas. I started needing reading glasses a couple years ago and find it a pita reading turret positions without lifting my head and pulling back from the weapon.

 

[car2go4]

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my guess is they an awful lot of folks will "steal" that idea thanks t monkey

 

[Sendero_Man]

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great idea Pat... would have helped me during last calling contest