Zero Compromise Scopes

[dgeesaman]

For those worried about alpha glass parallax settings from the standpoint of ranging in field target, you are likely barking up the wrong tree. Most if not all alpha glass is very forgiving on parallax(has a huge depth of field in general on alpha glass), the exact opposite of what you people want when using it to range. It would be more difficult to range using a scopes adjustable parallax with true top tier glass than with just really great glass a tiny step down. The use of ranging with the parallax knob is a rare case when a step down from true top of the line is better in general, but there are likely exceptions.

For general shooting that’s fine.

For field target that is a huge problem. In field target the ranging is critical between 10-18y and 45-55y. POI moves probably 1/4” per yard in the <15y range. Forgiving parallax prevents good ranging. Yeah field target is weird like that.

Another reason I personally need parallax under 20y is because some of the year I shoot on my clubs indoor range and if you can’t dial out parallax at 20y I might as well skip shooting that gun all winter. I suspect others who shoot indoors have a similar need.

I know some PRS shooters who use ZCO optics. They look way too heavy for my taste. In PRS the rifles weigh over 20lb so it’s a feature there.

 

[cavedweller]

For those worried about alpha glass parallax settings from the standpoint of ranging in field target, you are likely barking up the wrong tree. Most if not all alpha glass is very forgiving on parallax(has a huge depth of field in general on alpha glass), the exact opposite of what you people want when using it to range. It would be more difficult to range using a scopes adjustable parallax with true top tier glass than with just really great glass a tiny step down. The use of ranging with the parallax knob is a rare case when a step down from true top of the line is better in general, but there are likely exceptions.

To date after trying over 20 different scopes, Sightrons S3 does as good or better than any of the other scopes. More predictable and repeatable ranging at 16X. Price point: $800 used if lucky $1650 newish.