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Re: Riflescope School [Re: matthew007] #3656638 10/13/12 05:02 PM
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nice write up!!

Re: Riflescope School [Re: Skylar Mac] #3658871 10/14/12 03:59 PM
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Thanks for posting.

Re: Riflescope School [Re: matthew007] #3683085 10/23/12 12:56 AM
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ok i gots a question. i did some reserch last year or so ago and i pretty much know the drop for my .308 out to 1000 yards @ 100 yrd 0. wrote it all down on index cards that never leave my rifle. question i have is how do you couculate spin drift for thoes ranges i am aware you have to add for wind, but whats the base for drift.

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Re: Riflescope School [Re: ar-15hunter] #3683410 10/23/12 02:02 AM
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Thanks for posting this, very helpful. Ive been looking at replacing the scope that came with the rifle I recently bought. One of the things I'm unclear about is what rings and bases to choose.

Re: Riflescope School [Re: BigTx] #3684220 10/23/12 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted By: BigTx
Thanks for posting this, very helpful. Ive been looking at replacing the scope that came with the rifle I recently bought. One of the things I'm unclear about is what rings and bases to choose.


This is harder than people think.

Because everyone's rings are not measuresured from the same place.

Just above your reply is a link to another thread that I wrote.
" HOW TO DETERMINE THE PROPER RING HEIGHT"

Re: Riflescope School [Re: matthew007] #3700723 10/29/12 02:16 AM
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Thanks for the info.

Re: Riflescope School [Re: LDiablo] #3779714 11/22/12 08:57 PM
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Great stuff

Re: Riflescope School [Re: Skylar Mac] #3782930 11/24/12 10:58 AM
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great info thanks

Re: Riflescope School [Re: ar-15hunter] #3783039 11/24/12 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted By: ar-15hunter
ok i gots a question. i did some reserch last year or so ago and i pretty much know the drop for my .308 out to 1000 yards @ 100 yrd 0. wrote it all down on index cards that never leave my rifle. question i have is how do you couculate spin drift for thoes ranges i am aware you have to add for wind, but whats the base for drift.

Depending on the bullet and the barrel twist rate, spin drift will be minimal. It will be about 2-3 inches at 1k. It's not enough to worry about and not enough you can hold for.


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Re: Riflescope School [Re: matthew007] #4003042 01/29/13 03:00 AM
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Re: Riflescope School [Re: matthew007] #4012454 01/31/13 10:36 PM
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Thanks, very helpful information

Re: Riflescope School [Re: matthew007] #4131915 03/19/13 10:26 PM
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Re: Riflescope School [Re: AGaddy] #4209307 04/24/13 04:46 PM
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Re: Riflescope School [Re: Cnr] #4236077 05/06/13 02:55 PM
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Excellent post! Where's the LIKE button?

Re: Riflescope School [Re: beaucfus] #4351029 06/28/13 11:16 AM
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I agree, there's a big difference when it comes to long range shooting with FFP and SFP. I'm pretty sure (correct me if i'm wrong) that with the FFP, your reticle gets bigger with magnification, ranging stays consistent while your might get big fat crosshairs over a little target. With SFP the reticle stays sharp, while ranging gets a little more tricky. Just my .02.

Re: Riflescope School [Re: Skylar Mac] #4375809 07/09/13 04:42 PM
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Skylar,

Very informative write up...Thanks!


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Re: Riflescope School [Re: Theo98] #4397887 07/18/13 01:06 AM
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Thank you for posting this, very helpful

Re: Riflescope School [Re: matthew007] #4403450 07/19/13 08:36 PM
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Great info is moa or mrad easier to use

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Thanks, Skylar! I certainly learned some things I didn't know!


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Re: Riflescope School [Re: Antikythera76] #4608506 09/27/13 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted By: Skylar@SWFA
Skylar@SWFA: What is the difference with Swarovski's EL's vs SLC?
This is a question that I have recieved seven PM's about and I would like to elaborate publicly to help dicern the difference.

The main thing is that the ELs have enhanced coatings relative to the SLCs.

This translates into better resolution (like an HD tv with a higher pixel count). The sharper resolution provides for better contrast – a birder can tell the differences between feathers easier. Colors are more true to nature in an EL and they pop out better.

The ELs all have “field flattening” lenses in them. The field flattener provides for true edge to edge distinction. For example, if you grab any pair of ELs, and put an object that goes straight up and down in the periphery of your field of view (such as a telephone or fence pole) you will see that it goes straight up and down. Only glass in the world to do this. SLCs don’t. While it’s nice that field flattening shows things they way they are (other glass bows or curves at the edges) it’s more important that the viewer’s eyes don’t constantly try and focus the periphery of your field of view, over and over and over again. Less eye strain with field flattening. ELs have more eye relief. That is, the 10x42 ELs have 20mm and the 10x42 SLCs have 16mm. ELs have open bridge design which makes them easier to grip (i.e. two hinges instead of one).

Now the SLCs beat the EL in one place, light transmission. ELs = 90%. SLCs = 91%. That’s because of the extra field flattening lenses in the Els.

I am comparing the new ELs versus the new SLCs. Over the years, there have been different versions of the ELs and SLCs with features constantly changing.

All ELs have HD glass. All new SLCs have or will have HD glass.


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Re: Riflescope School [Re: jeh7mmmag] #4622655 10/02/13 02:07 PM
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Re: Riflescope School [Re: matthew007] #4642291 10/09/13 01:33 AM
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Well done. I like getting just the facts, no bias.

Re: Riflescope School [Re: matthew007] #4795501 12/01/13 11:06 AM
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Thanks!Very informative!

Re: Riflescope School [Re: Skylar Mac] #4830518 12/12/13 01:42 PM
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awesome info, thanks!

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THANK YOU!! Learnt a lot.


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