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Target scopes...How do I???
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<blockquote data-quote="goodgrouper" data-source="post: 62743" data-attributes="member: 2852"><p>I would just like to add that you don't have to have a target style knob to shoot long range. The regular adjustment dials found on most hunting scopes are calibrated in the same angle measurement (called MOA) as the big varmint and target scopes. I own 5 big target scopes for varminting, and 5 regular scopes. I can shoot the same distances with both types, it just takes a nickel to move the regular dials. I find that the target knobs are too big and tall for big game hunting as they can sometimes get in the way. </p><p></p><p>I think you've probably seen turrets on tv that are calibrated for yardage and not minute of angle (MOA). For example: The elk is at 500 yards so twist the knob around to number 5. This is a special turret that has been calibrated for a particular load, and does not work as well as some might think. More on that later.</p><p> Your scope will be calibrated in MOA which is a universal measurement regardless of bullet or speed. You just have to take your own load and figure your MOA adjustment. This is easy with the help of a ballistic program. If you don't have one yet, there are many sites on the web where you can get access to a program.</p><p>Good shooting!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="goodgrouper, post: 62743, member: 2852"] I would just like to add that you don't have to have a target style knob to shoot long range. The regular adjustment dials found on most hunting scopes are calibrated in the same angle measurement (called MOA) as the big varmint and target scopes. I own 5 big target scopes for varminting, and 5 regular scopes. I can shoot the same distances with both types, it just takes a nickel to move the regular dials. I find that the target knobs are too big and tall for big game hunting as they can sometimes get in the way. I think you've probably seen turrets on tv that are calibrated for yardage and not minute of angle (MOA). For example: The elk is at 500 yards so twist the knob around to number 5. This is a special turret that has been calibrated for a particular load, and does not work as well as some might think. More on that later. Your scope will be calibrated in MOA which is a universal measurement regardless of bullet or speed. You just have to take your own load and figure your MOA adjustment. This is easy with the help of a ballistic program. If you don't have one yet, there are many sites on the web where you can get access to a program. Good shooting! [/QUOTE]
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