MOA Chalenge 1/8 1/4 1/2

[funky]

This thread is to run along with which budget scope Now pay attension the challenge is this :look:

Next time you are out on your permission put up a target crack a round off then move either your windage or elevation turret ONE Click :look: then post the actual MOA achived at 100 meters or yards and what it actually suppose to be as stated by the manufactures specifications.

 

Please include make fixed mag or variable if varable please specify dimensions I.E 3-12x50 also what the MOA is as specified to be and what was the actule MOA is when you moved it ONE CLICK.

 

You may find this bazar but I think that manufactures of scopes need to clean up there act and decided wether they are going to be sued for selling scopes that are not fit for purpose.

When purchasing a scope that states a measurement of MOA at 100 M or Y it should achive this, and maintain this setting under genral normal use not including being hit or dropped or abused in any fashion.

I will be very interesting to see the results of this and this may help individuals wanting to purchase a scope decided and help us all steer away from the **** and hype these scope manufactures put out and show them who's in charge the consumer.

 

Cheers to all who participate

[henry d]

I`m up for it, however is it for cf`s or rf`s ?

 

There is a BIG difference, remember that any rifle is dependant on a lot more than just a scope for accuracy.

[casts_by_fly]

actually there is no difference whether it is a rimfire or centerfire as to how far the crosshairs move the bullet. All that you need to measure is the distance m oved by the bullet and the distance to the target.

 

However, for the experimental design I'd suggest a group of at least 3, preferably 5 and then go 20 clicks. then report back the center to center distance of the groups and how many clicks to get there. When you consider that most people can only hold a 1" group at 100 yards, a 1/4" click won't be noticed.

 

Thanks

Rick

[monkeymagic1969]

I'd also suggest that once you have done your clicks ( Say 20 as Rick suggested), fire off your rounds and make a note of actual distance changed - Then move your scope back to original setting ( by the amount of clicks used only) and then see if it returns to the original zero

Edited August 14, 2009 by monkeymagic1969

[njc110381]

I'm with Rick on this one. It would only work if you can shoot one hole groups at 100m. I sure as hell can't! I can get close on a good day, but how do you know your two shots were spot on? I recon shoot a group of five, then move loads of clicks and shoot another group of five. Then measure centre to centre and take it back to the original setting to see if it goes back right.

[Glensman]

It's a good idea, improved by the suggestions above... I'd agree with the 20 clicks and then back to see if it goes back to zero...

[funky]

We have an accord 20 clicks it is then B) all i can say is make sure you use a big target as some scope which state an MOA of 1/4 inch @100 are actually 1 to 2 inch @ 100 so if you times this by 20 click it can equate to couple of feet.

This is not about accuracy of the rifle but about the behaviour of the scope and if it does what is stated by the manufacturer.

 

Best of luck

Edited August 14, 2009 by funky