Are close range targets, 3ish yards, in focus in 4x prism scopes?
I need to be able to thread the needle for in close ratting...
I need to be able to thread the needle for in close ratting...
Short range focus for prism sights?
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I use my immersive 10 mag down to 3 yards. Not a problem.
Not keen on using it above 55 yards but for closer work it's excellent.
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I have a few prism scopes...
WHY...do you want a 4x scope shooting 3 yards ??? You'll be looking at the rats eyeballs !
At 4x, it depends on the design. If it has a distance adjustment, then MAYBE, yes. The Element scopes have this.
If you have a scope with no distance adjustment, then probably not with 4x
The 3x, you'll be close at that close distance for a crisp picture.
At 3 yards, I'd just stick with a 1x or 2x.
Mike
WHY...do you want a 4x scope shooting 3 yards ??? You'll be looking at the rats eyeballs !
At 4x, it depends on the design. If it has a distance adjustment, then MAYBE, yes. The Element scopes have this.
If you have a scope with no distance adjustment, then probably not with 4x
The 3x, you'll be close at that close distance for a crisp picture.
At 3 yards, I'd just stick with a 1x or 2x.
Mike
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A few thoughts.
Element Optics is said to be coming out with a 3x version of their Hypr-7. Presumably it will have side focus like the current 7x.
I have an inexpensive Monstrum 3x. Looking through it indoors at three yards shows a decently in focus image & no noticeable parallax error. However, if wanted to try to use it at three yards often I would find a cheap flip up cap & center drill a small aperture to see if the change in depth of field improved focus. Of course this will likely affect light gathering.
Lastly, I agree that 3x seems excessive for close range like that.
Element Optics is said to be coming out with a 3x version of their Hypr-7. Presumably it will have side focus like the current 7x.
I have an inexpensive Monstrum 3x. Looking through it indoors at three yards shows a decently in focus image & no noticeable parallax error. However, if wanted to try to use it at three yards often I would find a cheap flip up cap & center drill a small aperture to see if the change in depth of field improved focus. Of course this will likely affect light gathering.
Lastly, I agree that 3x seems excessive for close range like that.
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