The importance of setting your Parallax

[@kylestubblefield3404]

This is the best explanation of parallax I have ever heard. Thank you so much for sharing your passion and knowledge with us!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Kyle, glad you liked, Cheers

[@legaspiaudio9830]

I second that.. Thank you for posting this video🙏🏻

[@David-nf7mf]

This is like the 4th video I've watched tonight, but the first one that actually helped me understand how and why to set it. Thank you!! Wish I had watched this one first- would have saved me a lot of time!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Awesome, Cheers Man

[@j.t.867]

This is actually the best explanation i have seen till now. The examples of the reticle moving/not moving on target is very useful

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Man

[@curtisjohnson944]

My wife & I just started long range shooting and this channel has helped us so much. Thank you. A person can learn almost anything they want so easily, it blows my mind when I think about how it used to be.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@ekabrown1773]

Wow thanks, I've been shooting for 35years and have never had this detail explained. Thanks

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Eric, glad you liked.

[@OvertonWindex]

Never read the manual?

[@EdAb]

@@OvertonWindex Never not been obnoxious? If manuals are so overwhelmingly effective, why are you even here? It is common for manuals to leave people more confused than they were before they read the manual. Many millions of people learn better from live, or verbal instruction than they do from reading abstract concepts in books. If this was not a universal truth good teachers, like Mark, would not need to exist. Thank you Mark!

[@OvertonWindex]

@@EdAb go visually learn about double negatives bud. I simply asked a question you colossal idiot. Seeing as parallax is written about clearly in every manual ever... confusion on the subject is legitimately curious. I'm here on this video, because my phone auto played the next recommendation while I'm hand loading. Got curious about the comments, and bam we are here.

[@EdAb]

@@OvertonWindex Wow, I didn't expect you to walk so easily into that one... Thank you for validating and reinforcing my point. Cheers!

[@slatsgrobneck7515]

Among other things, I had no idea of the importance of having the crosshairs showing crisp and clear. Learn something every day. Thanks!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@Michael_Mears]

9:08 "It's goo do look away and clear things up, look back again..." when focusing the reticle. Very good advice. Easy for younger eyes. The older I get, the more I tend to give the eyes a rest for much longer when doing this. Thanks for the video.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Man, Cheers

[@hazcat640]

That trick of using the eye piece as a 'ghost ring' is pretty slick! Also excellent visuals demonstrating parallax.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Man, glad you liked, Cheers

[@monsterk7603]

Finally! Ive been watching videos on parallax for days and had not really understood the concept, until your video. Thank you!! Hopefully this will help as im falling down the rabbit hole of long range shooting.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Man, Cheers

[@FieroGTXX]

The explanation of how to attempt to get the focus and parallax in sync. Brilliant. Helped a ton. Got a match this weekene

[@markandsamafterwork]

Awesome, Cheers

[@ohleocleafar]

Initially I thought Ok, another parallax video on youtube, how wrong I was!!!....Excellent explanations and demo videos, I had an understanding of parallax, but I guess you went the extra mile and made very easy for people learning about the correct way of setting it up, certainly it was very useful to me, thanks a lot.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Rafael, glad you liked, Cheers

[@iio58]

Thanks for this. It’s the best I’ve seen and heard it explained on KZbin.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@hotchihuahua1546]

Yes Mark you can teach an old dog like me new tricks . I learned something with your video . Thank You !

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@duckman5269]

Thanks for the videos 👍 Your helping a lot of people understand long range shooting 😎

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Duck Man, Cheers

[@jacklurcher5813]

Great information. I always assumed the target being in focus meant the parallax was set correctly. Many thanks from the UK.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Jack

[@fisherus]

Originally I was told a variable scope of up to 9 power was always parallex free and only scopes above 9 power needed a Objective lens for adjusting the parallex. I bought into it until I purchased a new Leopold Vari-X2 and started noticing the vertical line of the crosshairs would shift from side to side at certain power settings. This is when the value of having an adjustable objective lens sunk in. Now, having side adjustment in all my scopes makes adjustment of parallex easy compared to having to adjust the objective lens, which is cumbersome. Mark, your videos are a huge help to to anyone that shoots a rifle, be it long range targets or hunting. Applying your advice to their shooting will make them improve immensely. Thanks again for another informative video!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thank you Craig, glad you like the video, Cheers and all the best.

[@nickrolfe367]

Thanks for this cleared a lot of things up, if not raining tomorrow will work on this. Thanks again.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Man

[@abelincoln95]

Over time I sorted some of this out for myself, but you educated me a little further! Binoculars & spotting scopes are the same for the focus ring. Very important to look away & look back to get the focus crystal clear. Thank you, brother.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Abe, Cheers

[@stephj765RS]

I knew what parallax is. But how you explained it is simply brilliant. Great channel.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@lindsayheyes925]

Best explanation I've seen.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Man

[@bshadrick]

Thank you! And as always, many blessings to you and Sam. Cheers!! Bill

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thank you Bill, cheers

[@anotherday056]

You and your wife's videos are awesome. Have learned alot from them and have shared your videos with all new rifle shooters. Thanks for all your educational videos.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers again, glad you like and share them, thanks

[@BonesTheCat]

Thank you for this mate. I just bought a Marlin 989 M2 .22 and the old boy that owned this clearly loved it and put a Weaver T-10 on it (both dated mid '60's - or a fraction later for the scope). It has an adjustable parallax that I've never come across before which brings me to you. Cheers for the class. You're the best.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Man

[@prone_wolf8871]

👍👍👍👏👏👏 As always....thank you and Sam for your effort,time,money, and gems of knowledge

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Man, Cheers

[@curtwarkentin6167]

Ok after this explanation I finally have a better understanding of parallax. Probably explains why my old 300 can’t hit the broad side of a barn from 10 feet. I’ll have to really check that scope now and see if that is the problem. Thanks for another excellent teaching video. Very much appreciate all the time and effort you put into sharing all your knowledge.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Curt, thanks

[@tww9974]

Thanks for the excellent explanation you made it way easier than I’ve read or heard before I’m looking forward to putting this to good use !

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Man, Thanks

[@r1sabotage]

I just subscribed for answering all my questions. I'm a new shooter and realized if I moved my head the crosshair moved. I moved my head back and saw the two rings lined up and my crosshair wasn't moving anymore so I thought that's how you were supposed to look through a scope, just like compound archery (which I'm good at). Your one video totally enlightens me, thanks a lot.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Man, Cheers

[@thomasmcginnis3783]

*"Scope shadow"* -- you just helped people with lesser scopes get so much better shots!!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Tom

[@NuManXplore]

Wow, great video. I’ve been successfully hunting for years, but always 200yds or less. I always thought the diopter focus was to get the target focussed not the reticle. 🤯 I am getting into long(er) range shooting and this will help so much!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Man

[@brett5990]

Great explanation. I have been focusing and then setting parallax to the distance etching on the scope. I will be checking that from now on. Thanks

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@KRLuka]

Finaly found some good explanation about scope seting up. Thank you very much for all this information 👍🏻

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@modernvikingr]

That is the best explanation for parallax that I have heard.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Geoff

[@stevebygrave831]

Hi this sounds silly but use to ob this all the time but over the years I forgot. Thank you so much for reminding me brilliant a million times over 😊👍👌

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Steve, Cheers

[@krishnagurung5711]

Thanks for the clear ideas to adjust parallex & focus properly.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@JonMcQueen-e5i]

The Best I've seen and heard. All ur info is Great... Thanks

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Jon

[@michaelreed1380]

Thanks Mark! I've know what it is but never really understood it. Great info! Cheers!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Michael, Cheers

[@TedBean]

Always learning something. Thanks. I'm getting there.. I also wear multifocal glasses which is a challenge. Sometimes I take the glasses off..

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@jacklurcher5813]

@TedBean I also wear varifocal glasses. I actually got a cheap pair of glasses made up with single vision lenses, the reading prescription in my scope eye and the distance prescription in the left for observing whats going on down range. It's made a big difference. Just remember to change glasses before driving…

[@bigal7561]

Super. Thanks. I'm not a new shooter and we shoot distance for fun with my friends (1,000 yds to, 1,500) here in Oklahoma. We do go further out but that's just for fun and often it's like throwing stones at the sun. We all reload, so load development is pretty good so being off are factors such as parallax. But mostly the guy behind the trigger (me) screw up the shots. Ha. Thanks again. Learn something new everyone of your videos

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Al, glad you liked, Cheers

[@johnmcneil9518]

Thanks Mark. Excellent informations and explanation. I did not realize that reticle focus/diopter effected parralax .

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers John, Thanks

[@mrgruisinge]

Very good info. I will use that starting today. Thank You!.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Gary, Thanks

[@OptimusLuce911]

Thankyou so much for your awesome & informative videos👍 keep up the good work

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks James, Cheers

[@Rico11b]

The cleanest and sharpest method I have found for setting the focus of the reticle is to use a tiny LED light to shine into the back of the scope. This lights up the back of the reticle so you can see it clearly. Normally the Reticle is in complete darkness, and that is why it always appear black in color. Shine a small light on it and you can clearly see the reticle itself. Use a light that is small enough that it does not interfere. A bore light would work and is what I use. You don't want the light to shine in your own eyes, but instead you want it to only on the back of the reticle. shining a light on the back of the reticle will allow you to see ALL of the imperfections on the reticle itself, and will allow you to set your focus much more sharply. At that point, you can use the method that Mark has described to focus the reticle WITHOUT staring at it.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@vk2let]

very informative video, thanks for taking the time to make these videos, they are always well made and enjoyable to watch.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Richard, Thanks

[@joezimmerman3848]

Mark, thoroughly enjoy all your videos... always good information based on your years of research and practical experience.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Joe, Cheers

[@ShootingAndReloading]

Nice simple description of a complex subject :)

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Kevin, cheers

[@randyclark2341]

I don't shoot a lot of target but I hunt a lot of fox and accuracy is important to me and this is very helpful information for me thank you

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@dinoc.5537]

Very nice graphics to illustrate your talk. Well done.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Dino, Thanks

[@cleaner6666]

This Video confirms me again that it was right to support Mark and Sam 👍

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers man, thanks again.

[@mus1970]

Very sound advice, thank you for sharing! Maybe one small addition: I find setting the parallax and focus works best when using max scope magnification even though I might dial in a smaller value for the actual shooting.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@brauliodiniz7753]

Thank you for all the lessons. It help us a lot. Luv ya bro!! Tks

[@markandsamafterwork]

Lol, thanks Braulio

[@scottsmith1411]

Great bit of information, I did not know that thanks very much 👍

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@alanparker4258]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Alan, thanks

[@ernestdiaz2645]

Thanks for the video I've watched a few different other videos and it kind of left me confused but you explained it to where you made it understandable thanks

[@markandsamafterwork]

Awesome, thanks Ernest

[@ricksparks2432]

Amazing video! Just started distance shooting videos like yours are a great help thank you!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@lukesteffen1717]

Great explanation Mark, thank you guys so much for your work and your sharing. I wish my wife would be my spotter. Thanks man 🍻

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers, Luke, Thanks

[@wheezzl]

Great and simple explanation, thank you!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@xiong2moua]

Thanks for putting the video together.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@pigzeen3919]

Great Video mate, i just put the strike eagle 5-25x56 on my LA105 and wasn't sure of the parralax adjustment on it, but this helped me alot. Thanks 😁

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@SandyBoone]

I finally understand parallax! Thanks!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@kenlangille9050]

Thanks ,that was really good information

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@walterluiz4694]

Very very good. I will see 3 times, at least.... Cheers

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Walter, Cheers

[@magwamagwa45110]

Thank you great video and great explanation.... makes sense now

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Man, Thanks

[@georgejoseph4164]

Great video, nice simple explanation. cheers from NZ..

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@googleuser8448]

Great explanation Mark!! Two thumbs up.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Man, all the best, Cheers

[@DanielReyes-hz1qk]

Yeah my parallax and diopter are out of sync. I built a rifle earlier this year and moved a scope from another rifle over to it but have had issues getting things dialed back in. Not my first rodeo, not even my first time dialing this particular scope (just on a different rifle) but it's definitely still not right. Was at the range today with targets that I could see more clearly than the ones I'd used previously, and when perfectly focused I had parallax error. When parallax was gone the target was just blurry enough as to make it hard to hold my reticle on the center diamond consistently. Didn't think about the diopter being off, I just finished my load workup and headed home with the groups I'd shot. I'm glad I checked this video because it had information others were lacking, specifically about how the reticle moves in relation to the target and your eye indicating where you are on the focal plane. Looking forward to getting back out next month and seeing if I can get this dialed in finally. Probably reset my diopter here at home first

[@markandsamafterwork]

Awesome, Cheers Dan

[@dv270salto7]

Thanks! I NOW...understand.....Well done....

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@chandlerhorsley1264]

Very helpful instruction--thank you!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@bobjohnson9012]

Very well explained. I didn't know

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@hbarwickjr]

Excellent helpful video. Thank you

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Man

[@adamberos9822]

Great video as usual. Thanks

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Adam, Cheers

[@ledeni012]

Great video, Mark! Simple and understandable explained.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Man, glad you liked, Cheers

[@MrRbillharz]

A lot of great information here! I'm looking forward to more videos. I just subscribed!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Man, Thanks

[@rneo2linx]

Awesome explanation!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@HuntingTime1]

Great information thanks Mark

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@mikebyrd9945]

Great video!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@Somethingsomethinglol]

great explanation 👍

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Man

[@sterlingwilkey2124]

Another awesome video mark, I miss a easy shot on a Antelope because my parallax was not set

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Sterling, Cheers

[@speedracer4588]

Good explanation..thank you very much..

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@Paul-lk4np]

Never thought of this. Leaning by myself im missing alot of things. My parallex seems to be off. I have a swarovski z3 3-10 but doesn't have the parallex knob. Even in the instructions it says "for the scopes that have it" so unsure where to go from here. Might explain why my groups are always different. Watching again just in case. Thanks for the help

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Paul, Cheers

[@anotherday056]

Thanks for the tips.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers Dave

[@mikewest8855]

Very well done huge help.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@rogerbainbridge8983]

Great explanation ....thanks

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@rout9291]

Thanks for your time! Will double check mine?

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@amosrademeyer2550]

Thanks Mark!!!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@lukefenech]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@jeffguy3868]

Great video and information thanks

[@markandsamafterwork]

cheers Jeff, Thanks

[@Drew-kv8rg]

Very well explained, does this apply to "digital" scopes?

[@markandsamafterwork]

We have done nothing with that sort of scope.

[@samhenderson2947]

Well told as usual.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@Fudmottin]

I really like that scope shadow tip because I splashed out for a Trijicon Credo 2-10X36 which has no parallax adjustment. For me, it seems like that should be included. This was not a small investment for me. On another note, if you feel the urge to compare factory barrels to custom barrels, I would most certainly be interested in that topic.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Yes sure can help in many situations, old school method for the win, Cheers

[@jleano609]

See my post above - the max error for that scope at 1000yds, assuming its focused at 100yds, would only be 6.4". How much accuracy do you "need"?

[@Pilottoproperties]

Helped a ton thank you

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@cajjesra269]

My cheap centerpoint 4x32 has no parallax dial. i use a screw driver to turn the lens which is attached to a ring. the last ring you unscrew to disassemble the scope

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@leonardopertoldi]

Super! Bravissimo!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Man

[@MKChase-uj9vx]

Lol... Mark: "shooting out to normal ranges, 1500 yards..." Me: 😳...

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers

[@Stv_533]

That sun shield you are using in the front end of that scope; does it affect the field of view?

[@markandsamafterwork]

No

[@fljetgator1833]

Best lesson I've had re: parallax! Thank you sir! Could you mention the least expensive price 'range' scope to consider for 100 to say 500yd? ... as always greatly appreciate your videos! Mark 🤠

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks Man, but no sorry, I do not sell products, and do not make recommendations, Cheers

[@tommyofthehillpeople]

Mark has done several reviews on scopes but mostly high end. I understand his not promoting one product or another. He isnt being sponsored. He definitely should be. So we viewers step in and give some personal experience to those with questions like this in hopes of not stepping on his toes. Other technical questions can get personal, detailed answers with subscription. From my experience, a Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24 is a good choice. Its $399 with a slightly lower magnification option(i think 4-16)for about $349. Ive used it out to 1000 yards. The glass clarity, or lack there of, becomes noticable out there. You could step down in magnification to save a few dollars if you know youll not be going beyond 500 yards. The scope is a First Focal Plane and has a nice reticle that allows plenty of holdover and ranging. For example, you can zero at 100 and use the reticle for holdover to 500 if you dont want to dial. Turrets are exposed and track well. Then you have the excellent Vortex warranty to boot. I hope this helps.

[@fljetgator1833]

@@tommyofthehillpeople thank you sir! Much appreciated. The 'price' range was my concern. You're reply helps tremendously! 😎

[@fljetgator1833]

@@markandsamafterwork yessir thank you & I understand & appreciate you taking the time to reply. I wasn't necessarily looking for the manufacturer just the price but one of your other viewers answered. Thank you Mark. . cheers back at ya 😎

[@tommyofthehillpeople]

@@fljetgator1833 i got ya now. I took it as brand of scope in a cheap price range. Like i said, Mark has reviewed scopes but i dont know if he has done a technical video on "what features do you need in a scope for long range" or "what do you get for your money from low to high tier scopes." Search the videos. If you dont find that, maybe make a suggestion for a technical video covering this. Also consider going to the web store and making a donation. We pretty much get ELR tutoring here for free.

[@djr113]

Good video

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks

[@frankhite9849]

excellent video! this explains alot of my problems for sure.. one extra question.. after setting my scope and being parallex free, does changing the power effect the parallex???? say i set my at 6 power and everything is set and then i go to 18 power, in theory should i still be parlaxx free ?

[@markandsamafterwork]

Parallax to to different distances, needs check all the time, but doesn't change to power setting, Cheers

[@frankhite9849]

@@markandsamafterwork ok thank you !

[@markandsamafterwork]

👍

[@planeiron241]

it's very hard and most times impossible for me to use leupold scopes, they will not allow me to get the crisp ch...Trijicon ..sightron scopes,, and NF work great with my eyes...but my right eye is bad anyways..great vid bro shoot str

[@markandsamafterwork]

Thanks man, yes i have heard some of those scopes have issues with parallax moving..... glad liked the talk, Cheers

[@youbetyababy]

Excellent!

[@markandsamafterwork]

Cheers man thanks

[@Hardwoods2020]

I'm thinking you just opened my eyes to another trick for load development. Thank you.

[@markandsamafterwork]

Yep, load development, barrel tuning, new barrels, you name it has been changed, while poor parallax was the problem, Cheers