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Excellent explaination how parallax works!
Well done Andy this video is unreal mate. Iv tried explaining this to people. But could never explain it this way
I know no scope which is correct on paralax marks.
Not good when even a Nightforce scope hasn't got parallax markers!
This is a very good guide to determining parallax setting! I have never seen the "bobblehead" technique before watching this. The presentation explains why I did some very erratic shooting when trying to sight-in one of my rifle scopes. I look forward to giving this technique a try, and thank you for sharing the info.
Thank you I really needed that!
Isn’t the parallax the focus lol I have a scope with parallax adjustment and all it does is is a focus adjustment or when it’s blurry at different distances..
Does the zoom settings or focus ring adjustment affect your paralax setting at all??
I don’t see how this can’t be set accurately at the factory especially for an expensive scope
Thank you! One of the best and simplified explanations I’ve heard! Big thumbs up 👍
I’ve been dabbling in long range shooting for 10+ years now. I was aware that you always wanted to have consistency in eye placement because your point of aim can move around on you. What I was not aware of is that adjusting your parallax properly could help prevent movement. I was under the impression that you adjusted your parallax until both the rectal and target were in focus and that was it. Thanks for the tip. I’ll give it a try next time around.
Great explanation
Very good explanation. I’ve read and watched a lot of reviews on parallax adjustment. My only question is if I keep the same distance while shooting but increase or decrease the magnification of my lens will that change my parallax?
Thank you! finally someone properly explains how to do this!
Thanks for the vid mate I am 12 and just got my minors licence and this videos helped me to aim and use a firearm better
Thanks,for a good video,i test mine and it,s reel,put a tape on the turret and write the number at each 100 yards,it,s very good idea.
Your hats brim is tapping the scope during the test……
Once you set the parallax, do you have to change it again everytime you zoom or focus?
Your method works perfectly. Still, the parallax settings will change with the weather conditions. Hot, cold. Sun, no sun etc.
Bug at 1:20. 🙂
great video
Great video, simple, to the point without all the commando attitude.
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Great video. Nice one
Thank you
Great video….Just got my first parallax adjustable scope so am trying to educate myself. Thanks!
nice video.i have a sightron adjustable objective scope for my airgun and i have a question.i zeroed my scope at 20 yards 6x mag and my AO(parallax setting) is 20yards.now, i'm gonna shoot a target at 30 yards and its kinda blurred.will i adjust my parallax bell to 30 yards to have a clear view of my target?will my point of impact the same as the zeroed POI?just a little bit confused.
Great video. This really helped me get my parallax issues sorted
nice job brother
Horny gun
Great video brother! Question for you, what kind of bipod is that your running?
THX so Mucho Brother!! Gotcha Bro=Very Nice Exp!!! God Bless & Happy Hunting!!! GBTC&TP…Amen
Brilliant video! Great procedure and very well explained, thank you!
good video, thanks
so that knob is not for setting range?
Great video Andy. I think parallax is often overlooked, but definitely should not be.