Rifle Scopes What is Zero stop?

[raginbullsht]

I am trying to find the disadvantage of buying a scope with zero-stop. Most of the prices I have seen are the same with or without it. I am not exactly sure what it does, but from what I have read it allows the shooter to create a zero point on the fly more or less.

Can someone expand on this for me?

 

[Rob01]

Re: What is Zero stop?

Simple answer, it stops the dial from dialing down below your set zero mark so you can't get lost on the dial.

Different ones allow different amounts down below your zero point so if zeroing at anywhere but 100 you might not be able to dial to 100 yards.

Which scope you looking at?

 

[SniperCJ]

Re: What is Zero stop?

What Rob said.

I have a NightForce with a zero stop and I set the actual zero 4 clicks up from the stop to allow me one MOA of down adjustment if I need it.

 

[Graham]

Re: What is Zero stop?

'Zero stop' is a term used by those who study sexual harassment. It is used to describe someone who doesn't understand that 'No' means 'No', in which case they say he he has 'zero stop'.

Seriously, I have heard some people say that they don't want zero stop because they think it will prevent them from dialing below their 100 yard zero for closer shots. But, truth is, the closer shots, like at 25 yards, will require elevation. This is due to the offset distance between the line of sight and the bore.

I also set mine, except on my SB, to give me a few adjustments down in case I need it. And I admit that it's a bad idea to have different rigs set up differently, but there you (or, I) go.

 

[raginbullsht]

Re: What is Zero stop?

I am looking at the

NightForce 5.5-22x56 NXS

This would be my first "Expensive" scope, so I am want to ask as many questions before the purchase.

 

[Rob01]

Re: What is Zero stop?

With the NF you can set the zero stop how you like. It's not a set system like some which only give you a few clicks below zero. I keep all my zeros at 100 yards, as like mentioned, all your dialing will be up from there. Like Graham said people often confuse closer than 100 shots with dialing below the 100 yard zero and that's not how it works. My 50 yards is .2 mils up and my 25 is 1.3 mils up. My 10 yards is 4.5 mils up. However I do leave .5 mils below my zero just incase it is needed for something like change in conditions changing my zero.

 

[Graham]

Re: What is Zero stop?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: raginbullsht</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am looking at the NightForce 5.5-22x56 NXS This would be my first "Expensive" scope, so I am want to ask as many questions before the purchase.</div></div>First, make sure you need 22x. I like my 3.5-15 better for matches, but 22x is handy for making out detail when observing. Second, make sure you need FFP. I still use my SFP in comps and it hasn't hurt me too much yet. Third, if you don't need zero-stop you might be able to get some non zero-stop models at good prices now. And fourth, if you're not in a hurry wait until after the SHOT show.

 

[sobrbiker883]

Re: What is Zero stop?

The first time you ever go to make a shot that counts and your scope is one full turn off you will realize the value of a zero stop.
There are ways around it (noting which revolution your zero is at, marking the turret to indicate your zero revolution, etc).

Nothing like taking a CBS in a match at 500yds and having your spotter call "five feet low".....

I like to be able to set the amount below zero where I want it, not where the manufacturer wants it. 90* prone shots require a certain amount of "down", and as Rob pointed out there are times when due to relocation or shooting ammo different than your usual that you may need some flexibility.

 

[johnl]

Re: What is Zero stop?

Get a one or two turn S&B and forget about a zero stop, I did.