Where to focus with the eye when aiming?

[Jayjay1]

Hey guys,
you may call me an idiot, but since a while I´m catching myself focusing alternately - or jumping if you will - between the target and the reticle when aiming.

Now I´m a bit confused and thought you might help me out.

 

[Force_Multiplier]

set your paralax correctly, and bring the target and the reticle onto the same focal (optical) plane

 

[Mike Casselton]

Sounds like the ocular lens is out of focus also.
A properly set focus (diopter) and correct parallax setting should eliminate your issue.

 

[smoothy8500]

I´m catching myself focusing alternately between the target and the reticle

I think you mean focusing your attention, which should be on the reticle. Kind of like they teach "front sight focus" on pistols and rifles with iron sights. It's easy to wander between the reticle aiming point (crosshair or dot) and the target. If you are looking at the target instead, the aiming point can float around a slight amount without notice. The floating is less noticeable with high magnification but still applies.

 

[Christopher Rance]

The reticle. Just like irons, your focal point should be on the front sight post tip. The same applies to an optic; focus on the reticle once you have checked your npa and parallax.

 

[Jayjay1]

Thanks guys.

Focus is always on (just the same), parallax is set according before shooting.

Focussing on the reticle, got it, thanks.