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Thread: Does a spotting scope need a reticle to be useful for long range shooting?

  1. 29-10-2013, 12:00 PM #16
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    Spotting deer with a x35 zoom spotting scope last weekend and the next day checking mates accuracy using a number of firearms on a home made range showed the value of a spotting scope.
    I have no reticle and yet over the years have been OK at suggesting which way to adjust their scopes.
    Took only x4 shots to get a zero, simply suggesting how many clicks up and right to get accurate and we nailed it first time.
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  3. 30-10-2013, 05:52 AM #17
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    Great question mate. Like most everyone else is saying. Any spotting scope is great to get eyes down range on a target. Unknown distance targets can get tricky and a scope with mil dots make for easy adjustments. Not necessary but it just depends on the shooter / spotter.
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  4. 30-10-2013, 06:23 AM #18
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    Thanks for all of the answers guys. Pretty much made up my mind so justo need to convince the boss.
    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
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    Easier to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission.
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  6. 30-10-2013, 08:11 AM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by username View Post
    Easier to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission.
    that is very true
    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
    Rule 1: Treat every firearm as loaded
    Rule 2: Always point firearms in a safe direction
    Rule 3: Load a firearm only when ready to fire
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    Rule 5: Check your firing zone
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    Rule 7: Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms
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  7. 30-10-2013, 10:09 AM #21
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    Actually thats bad advice i have never done that. I value my testicals and i think she would take them out of her purse and pop the in the insinkerator
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  8. 30-10-2013, 01:39 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by username View Post
    Actually thats bad advice i have never done that. I value my testicals and i think she would take them out of her purse and pop the in the insinkerator
    You are lucky that they are in a purse. My missus has a firm grip on mine at all times even when she is on the other side of the world.
    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
    Rule 1: Treat every firearm as loaded
    Rule 2: Always point firearms in a safe direction
    Rule 3: Load a firearm only when ready to fire
    Rule 4: Identify your target beyond all doubt
    Rule 5: Check your firing zone
    Rule 6: Store firearms and ammunition safely
    Rule 7: Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms
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  9. 30-10-2013, 01:52 PM #23
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    So which spotting scope are you planing of getting Rushy ?
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    Buy it Rushy and just let her know you got scammed on the phone a few bucks because you had one too many glasses of whiskey and let your guard down
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    Quote Originally Posted by ebf View Post
    So which spotting scope are you planing of getting Rushy ?
    I am particularly interested in the one that Faregame is bringing in.
    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
    Rule 1: Treat every firearm as loaded
    Rule 2: Always point firearms in a safe direction
    Rule 3: Load a firearm only when ready to fire
    Rule 4: Identify your target beyond all doubt
    Rule 5: Check your firing zone
    Rule 6: Store firearms and ammunition safely
    Rule 7: Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms
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    Quote Originally Posted by Toby View Post
    Buy it Rushy and just let her know you got scammed on the phone a few bucks because you had no testicles to stand up for yourself as she had them with her oversea's
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    Quote Originally Posted by Toby View Post
    Buy it Rushy and just let her know you got scammed on the phone a few bucks because you had one too many glasses of whiskey and let your guard down
    You have never been married have you Toby
    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
    Rule 1: Treat every firearm as loaded
    Rule 2: Always point firearms in a safe direction
    Rule 3: Load a firearm only when ready to fire
    Rule 4: Identify your target beyond all doubt
    Rule 5: Check your firing zone
    Rule 6: Store firearms and ammunition safely
    Rule 7: Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibo View Post
    The subtle changes did not escape me Gibo!
    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
    Rule 1: Treat every firearm as loaded
    Rule 2: Always point firearms in a safe direction
    Rule 3: Load a firearm only when ready to fire
    Rule 4: Identify your target beyond all doubt
    Rule 5: Check your firing zone
    Rule 6: Store firearms and ammunition safely
    Rule 7: Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rushy View Post
    The subtle changes did not escape me Gibo!
    I knew they would not Rushy
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  16. 30-10-2013, 05:25 PM #30
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    Permission to buy stuff ? , that is NOT something I am familar with , not having the reqd funds , I am familar with that .

    Later Chris
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