Scope sight picture at low power magnification
12-09-2003, 04:27 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 162
Scope sight picture at low power magnification
Hello all,
I have a question. I just mounted a Bushnell Banner Dusk to Dawn rifle scope on my Omega .50 cal. It is a model 71-1545, with 1.5-4.5 x 32 magnification.
Whn I dial the scope for low power magnification (1.5), I can view the front of the barrel and front sight in the lower 1/3 of my scope view. When I dial the magnification higher, it disappears of course since it's out of focus.
The scope is mounted on low profile weaver rings and a weaver base. I had a piece of crap Pine Ridge scope that's now driving away in the garbage truck this morning, after I discovered that it wouldn't hold zero. I didn't remember viewing the barrel through the scope in this manner when I had the Pine Ridge mounted.
Preliminary boresighting with a laser device shows that the scope crosshairs are generally in line with the laser point at 25 yards.....
Is this just an optical illusion that's common with some scopes?
Kindest Regards,
-Will in Maryland
I have a question. I just mounted a Bushnell Banner Dusk to Dawn rifle scope on my Omega .50 cal. It is a model 71-1545, with 1.5-4.5 x 32 magnification.
Whn I dial the scope for low power magnification (1.5), I can view the front of the barrel and front sight in the lower 1/3 of my scope view. When I dial the magnification higher, it disappears of course since it's out of focus.
The scope is mounted on low profile weaver rings and a weaver base. I had a piece of crap Pine Ridge scope that's now driving away in the garbage truck this morning, after I discovered that it wouldn't hold zero. I didn't remember viewing the barrel through the scope in this manner when I had the Pine Ridge mounted.
Preliminary boresighting with a laser device shows that the scope crosshairs are generally in line with the laser point at 25 yards.....
Is this just an optical illusion that's common with some scopes?
Kindest Regards,
-Will in Maryland
12-09-2003, 05:45 AM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Missouri USA
Posts: 5,420
RE: Scope sight picture at low power magnification
Seeing the front sight or even a portion of the barrel is pretty common on a low power scope, not much you can do that I know of except put high mounts on your gun and I would'nt do that as long as your site picture don't bother you to much. The closer you can get the center of the scope to the center of the bore the better off you are IMO.
12-09-2003, 11:09 AM
#3
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 21,193
RE: Scope sight picture at low power magnification
I looked at that same scope the other day at a store and was really impressed with it. I even said to the clerk that it would be my choice for a muzzleloader scope if it could take the abuse from the rifle. He then said he had the same scope on his .243 and so far there has been no problems (whether that was a sales pitch I have no idea... he seemed sincere).
On the low power it was as clear as it was on the highest power. The only thing I noticed was the scope had to be cranked real hard to move from one power to the other, but that is not a bad point in my book. I thought that on low power in the cedar groves that would really be the ticket.
I am sure you can see the front sight with a low mount scope ring. All I would do is practice with it a little and learn to get used to it. If all else fails, and you are not going to use the sights, have them removed...
Good luck with the rifle and scope. I will be interested to see how well it holds up to the shooting of stiff loadss......
On the low power it was as clear as it was on the highest power. The only thing I noticed was the scope had to be cranked real hard to move from one power to the other, but that is not a bad point in my book. I thought that on low power in the cedar groves that would really be the ticket.
I am sure you can see the front sight with a low mount scope ring. All I would do is practice with it a little and learn to get used to it. If all else fails, and you are not going to use the sights, have them removed...
Good luck with the rifle and scope. I will be interested to see how well it holds up to the shooting of stiff loadss......
12-09-2003, 02:40 PM
#4
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2003
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RE: Scope sight picture at low power magnification
The only thing I noticed was the scope had to be cranked real hard to move from one power to the other, but that is not a bad point in my book.
I will be interested to see how well it holds up to the shooting of stiff loadss......
Kindest Regards,
-Will in Maryland
12-17-2003, 03:48 PM
#5
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Fayetteville NC USA
Posts: 79
RE: Scope sight picture at low power magnification
I also had a Pine Ridge that I sent back to Cabelas because it was Chinese crap. In it's place I also bought a Bushnell Banner to go on my muzzleloader but I bought the 3-9 x 40. A good scope that's really clear. I've had it for over a year with no problems.
12-20-2003, 10:53 AM
#6
Typical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Glenwood Iowa
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RE: Scope sight picture at low power magnification
I recently bought a Thompson Center Hawkin scope to go on my T/C Encore 50 cal muzzle loader. Yep, I can see the barrel on the low power if I look for it. I tend to focus on the target or the center of hte cross hairs and don't notice it then. This is a scope designed for the heavy recoil of muzzle loaders and shotguns.
12-20-2003, 11:43 AM
#7
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Southampton, Ontario, Canada
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RE: Scope sight picture at low power magnification
I have a 1.5-4.5 Bushnell on my Marlin .444. On the lowpower I can see my front site. I removed the front and back sights. I don't see them any more and don't have any use for them. Problem solved.
12-20-2003, 12:42 PM
#8
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 21,193
RE: Scope sight picture at low power magnification
I just ordered the same scope as you did willtill. I am going to put it on the Black Diamond. I got a set of low riding Quick-kee weaver style mounts made for the rifle. I intend to remove the front and back sight from the rifle. It will be interesting to see how this rifle will shoot. So far with the open sights I am kind of impressed with it.
12-23-2003, 06:41 PM
#9
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin
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RE: Scope sight picture at low power magnification
I mounted the scope this afternoon after coming in from shooting. I think I have to take that front site off. That thing sticks up like a sore thumb until I hit 3 power. I also noticed that the front site looks a little off to the side of the scope crosshair. I hope that does not mean the scope is mounted wrong. Everything looks fine, but I never got a chance to shoot after the scope was mounted....
