Do you mess w/ scope between distances?

[fatelvis]

When shooting UAS for bigbore, do you adjust your scopes knobs between the different target ranges, or do you use holdover/holdunder?

[highstandard40]

I change the scope for each distance small bore and big bore. The two most frequently used scopes are the elite 3200 2-6X and the leupold 2.5-8X. Both have very repeatable adjustments.

[KnifeHandler]

That's why they're there. Sorry, I couldn't help myself. I think you'd want to have the cross hairs on center of target. Like with open sights, you'll need to record the clicks for each distance. Hope this helps. I'm sure others will chime in.

[BrettnAZ]

I bought Leupold scopes just for the purpose. +- 0 on pigs +8 on turkeys +12 on rams. That is way easier than guessing.

Brett

[highstandard40]

Additionaly, having exact point of impact settings for each distance would help you get on target for a shootoff in case of a tie. Also, if you decide to shoot half scale you will need the settings for each distance.

[BurmKiller]

Also, if you use a Ken Light hi-rise mount there are some drastic scope adjustments between yard lines...

[Smokin7mm]

I always adjust the scope for each distance, Just like open sights. For most your eyes cannot tell the difference between 2 inches & 4 inches at 200 meters. Your scope and open sights can.
Bret

[35isit]

Everyone abobove me said what I was going to. I find where I can hold best on each target and adjust from there. I can't hold center of mass. It has never worked for me. Top of leg of each animal works best.

[marshall623]

I will be adjusting between animals the season, holding under and over on , you may may get by with it on full size targets but trying it on 1/2 scale will make you talk to your self !!

[highstandard40]

If you really want to try an excercise in frustration, try hold over and under on smallbore fifth scale. You will quickly decide to adjust for each distance.

[armorpl8]

I use POA and leave the knobs alone, it is just easier for me with no scary numbers to remember or find were absent minded evil twin wrote em down. I use this method even for half size.....but that has nothing to do with why I talk to myself.

[marshall623]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who talks to myself- the more I miss the worse it gets.
Just kidding I have alot of fun shooting I'm going change scope settings . if it dont work I'll just go back

[highstandard40]

Armorpl8 and get away with not changing his settings between distances with that laser load he's using.

[Smokin7mm]

I use POA and leave the knobs alone, it is just easier for me with no scary numbers to remember or find were absent minded evil twin wrote em down. I use this method even for half size.....but that has nothing to do with why I talk to myself.

I think everybody talks to themself, especially when you miss a target. I keep a record book of every entry, date, conditions. range, gun, load, sight settings. As long as I have it on the right page I am good to go.
Bret

[fatelvis]

The reason I originally asked this question, is that I haven't been messing with the knobs for Big Bore. While shooting my 7BR in my XP, I just hold on the belly of the Chickens & Pigs, right on for Turkeys, and on the back of the Rams. But it occured to me that if a shootoff is needed, I'd be screwed! Especially if I was shooting against one of you who does adjust thier turrets, permitting more pinpoint accuracy.

[highstandard40]

The reason I originally asked this question, is that I haven't been messing with the knobs for Big Bore. While shooting my 7BR in my XP, I just hold on the belly of the Chickens & Pigs, right on for Turkeys, and on the back of the Rams. But it occured to me that if a shootoff is needed, I'd be screwed! Especially if I was shooting against one of you who does adjust thier turrets, permitting more pinpoint accuracy.

Exactly!

[fatelvis]

I know it may be silly, but I really don't have alot of confidance in the repeatability of the Bushnell 3200 Elite's turrets/internals, to start cranking on them repeatedly. Are these worries unfounded? I'm normally use Leupold and Nightforce, but Leupold didn't have enough eye relief for my modified Dead Frog position.

[highstandard40]

I've got an Elite 3200 2-6X on my High Standard which also wears a 14 3/8" Volquartsen barrel. I use this for UAS and UASFS. I have my turret marked with paint dots for each distance and have been changing that knob for each distance for several years now. It always tracks true. Same scope on my Big Bore UAS gun. Same results. The Elite 3200 is very reliable.

[BurmKiller]

I know it may be silly, but I really don't have alot of confidance in the repeatability of the Bushnell 3200 Elite's turrets/internals, to start cranking on them repeatedly. Are these worries unfounded? I'm normally use Leupold and Nightforce, but Leupold didn't have enough eye relief for my modified Dead Frog position.

I have also found that the higher end scopes do not have the extended eye relief. Those that have seen me shoot know that all my scopes are Swarovski. My Nightforce is WAY too heavy to make weight (and at 42x is a bit overkill). The Bushnell is what, 25%-40% of the price of these scopes and still 30% less than Leupold. Have you shot a box test with the Bushnell yet to determine if the scope is correctly tracking back? This can either prove it has issues or can give you piece of mind that it doesn't. Honestly the shooters I know that have used a Bushnell scope are very pleased with them. Expect for one particular Region 2 shooter that believes BSA is the answer to everything. <-DGT

[fatelvis]

I have not tried the box test, but after hearing good from you two, it gives me a little more faith in thier internals. In the past, I wouldn't consider buying a Bushnell of any kind, it was Leupolds all the way, even on my rimfires. I guess I never gave them a chance. Time for them to show what they're made of!!