Mastering Parallax: Simplifying the Basics of Rifle Scope Adjustment

[@grahamt467]

Good informed video. A lot of videos made on ffp or sfp scopes never seem to mention using parallax. You explained it clearly

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Thats awesome, glad it was helpful

[@pepesempire]

Best scope tutorial I’ve seen so far.. simple and clear to understand. Thank you sir.

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Wow, thanks!

[@johnphillips7066]

65 yr old, just getting into long distance shooting. Thanks for the simple explanation of parallax.

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

[@chuckw-p2j]

This was great, especially for a newb. Thank you, sir.

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@kittypigeon]

excellent. Thank you very much for this. You rock, Sir!

[@OutdoorSolutions]

That’s awesome. Thanks for watching.

[@xtroninx]

This video was a lifesaver thank you

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Glad it was helpful

[@djftremblay5895]

Thanks for the video very simply explaned 😊

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@kevinmarshall8590]

Perfectly explained

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tnsd5801]

Always good info.

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Thanks for watching!

[@S-T-DoubleO-P-I-D]

Great explanation

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BBMARK]

Finally! geat video - have you ever seen a parallax knob not have full adjustment? I have the LRP S3.

[@user-yx2ip6cr9h]

I have a wide variety of shooting ranges up to about 50 yd. I get tired of trying to adjust my scope parallax every time I go from something close to something far away. Can you tell me where it would be best just to set it at and leave it so I don't have to continually try to guess how far something is and adjust a parallax?

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Not really. Other than where it looks clearest for you. What distance ranges are you shooting? Closest to furthest?

[@fredfried8786]

Thank you for your explanations. I am in the process of setting up a 308. Howa m1500 20"heavy barrel. I have 2 questions... I am wondering how using A 20MOA or A 10MOA rail will affect parallax adjustment on my scope, and, which rail would be a better choice at 880 yds max. 6-24x FFP, with 10-1000, and +(infinite i guess) parallax settings. I am torn between the 2 different MOA rail sizes. I'm thinking I will definitely have to do my own marking on the parallax adjustment. Wondering what your opinion would be on the rail choice? Thank you in advance.

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Great question and thanks for watching. I honestly don’t believe it will matter, what will matter is being able to reach your desired distance without running out of elevation for your dial. Regarding the numbers on parallax, disregard them, they are different for everyone, just make your adjustments until you have a clean/clear sight picture Most optics manufacturers have done away with numbers/yardages on their parallax dial

[@fredfried8786]

@OutdoorSolutions Thank you very much. According to the ballistics charts it looks like I would just make it with 10 moa. So I think I'm going with a 20. Hopefully that will give me some flexibility with where I decide for a 0. For parallax , some customized marks to get close and a good home-made-for- load ballistics card should help.Thanks again.

[@OutdoorSolutions]

@@fredfried8786 glad that helped

[@surreallife777]

I think I might have purchased the wrong scope, but I think I can return the scope. Since I’m not hunting so 99% of the time I’m just going to use my high-powered PCP air rifle for target shooting/marksmanship. People tell me that I should’ve purchased a first focal plan scope instead of a second focal second focal plan scope. Another expert told me that since I’m shooting no more than 200 yards a second focal scope is fine but of course others disagree. What’s your opinion? I purchased the Discovery LHD-NV 4-16X44 SFIR SFP. It’s a second focal.

[@OutdoorSolutions]

As long as you are happy with it, save your money and keep what you have. Watch our video on shooting with SFP optic.

[@surreallife777]

Ok thanks ​@@OutdoorSolutions

[@djhaack9239]

Do you need the parlex side focus. Or is a scope without fixed alright as well.

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Huge advantage for shooting longer distances

[@timothylapierre5287]

Should I sight my rifle in with the parallax zeroed out or if i sight in at 100 yards to set the parallax to 100 yards? Or have my shot distance at 100 and then clearify my picture with the parallax despite what the yardage says

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Great question. The numbers on the parallax knob are generally worthless, since everyone’s eyesight is different. Just make your sight picture clean and you’re good to go.

[@Larry-mc8lk]

What would happen if you had your parallax adjustment set on infinite for all distances?

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Your zero would not be consistent and your sight picture would be blurry at closer distances.

[@tylorwoloszyn9076]

Jw couldn’t you just clear that with your diopter?

[@dargie12317]

I use both and live them both, I don’t have a reference between FFP or SFP.

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Both have their strengths and weaknesses

[@r.b.6619]

Does the wrong distance settings affect the accuracy massively? I mean, when i zero in my scope at a distance of 20y and shoot for 60y do i have to adjust the scope distance setting or can i shoot with the 20y settings for 60y?

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Not too sure that parallax will matter at that distance.

[@jamesfreeman6025]

I'm new to shooting so please help me. If my crosshairs are dead on at 100 yards and I want to take a shot at 200 yards (MOA scope) should I figure out how many clicks to put me on target or should I just use the holdover (next dot down (BDC) from the crosshairs)? I know this is simple logic but I'm actually shooting 220 yards. I also have a Mil Dot scope and I know that the number of clicks vs movement is different than the MOA. Also I should mention that I don't know if my scopes have a zero stop feature. Never messed with anything like that. I'm thinking that the simple thing to do is just figure out how much holdover and just do that but what do you think? Oh all my scopes are second focal plane by the way. I should mention that this is for target shooting, not hunting. Thanks in advance!

[@OutdoorSolutions]

@@jamesfreeman6025 the best thing to do is find a ballistic calculator you like. (We recommend and use GeoBallistics) you can load one profile for free. It will ask you to load information based on your rifle, ammo and optic. For your rifle information load your twist rate. It will ask for your bore height, this is measuring from the center of the optic to the center of the barrel. (Most are 1.5” to 2”) For ammo use the drop down library to choose your caliber and specific ammo you are shooting. For your muzzle velocity start with what the ammo box says and you can adjust later. These steps will get you set up , the app will generate a ballistic chart that will tell you either MOA/MILs needed to dial at various yardages or to hold in your reticle. We will do a video very soon on how to use the app. Hope this helps.

[@LeoHanchen]

When a scope has paralax copmensation Form 50 Yards to Infinity, can i shoot at 25 Yards or will it be too blury?

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Good question The numbers typically are not accurate, so just adjust until in focus.

[@koppanytelefon3423]

Thanks!

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Thanks for watching

[@tomforeman4976]

Arken 7/35 x56 700.00

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Ok

[@tallat8888]

Arken is putting out some impressive options for an affordable price.

[@ThomasClare-x1t]

Can ANYONE help me ?At what distance do you need to start adjusting your paralax? (Ballpark figure) im in the UK & i ask as some of my guns/scopes I use out to 50 or max 100 yards & some cheaper scopes £60 and under don't have paralax adjustment Can someone chime in here do you need it from 50 yards onwards or 100 yards or more ect

[@MrM4Goo]

When ever you need to focus

[@aftershock2222]

But I still have to use the regular focus adjustment, right?

[@Rubeless]

Your ocular adjustment is set it and lock it in

[@danielmichael2671]

30yrds zero so if i am shoot target at 15yrds then i will need to change parallax yes or no

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Just make sure your sight picture is clear.

[@danielmichael2671]

👍

[@dellfoster8029]

I have a problem staying on target, it keeps moving, I got a tripod to help Didn’t change, I have competition Nightforce

[@OutdoorSolutions]

@@dellfoster8029 lots of factors could be the reason. Stance Grip Cheekweld Breathing Look at our “shooting tips” playlist.