Fix parallax issues in your rifle scope. Lets break down what rifle scope parallax is, why it happens, and how to fix it for better accuracy. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced shooter, understanding parallax is key to improving your shooting precision.
What is Parallax in Rifle Scopes?
Parallax occurs when the reticle (crosshairs) and the target don’t stay in the same plane. This can lead to blurry or shifted point-of-impact shots, especially at longer distances. In this video, we’ll explain how parallax affects your accuracy and how to identify it.
How to Fix Parallax Issues:
– Parallax Adjustment: Many scopes have a parallax adjustment dial. We’ll show you how to use this dial effectively to ensure the reticle is aligned with the target.
– Objective Lens Adjustment: Adjusting the objective lens (the front lens of the scope) is another way to minimize parallax. Learn the steps to set it correctly for different shooting distances.
– Parallax-Free Distance: Some scopes are parallax-free at certain distances. We’ll walk you through how to determine if your scope has this feature and how it can help improve your shots.
– Other Tips: We’ll also share tips on checking for parallax, including how to position your eye and ensure you have a clear, focused sight picture.
Why Is Parallax So Important?
When parallax is present, the crosshairs can shift relative to your target as you move your head or adjust your shooting position. This can drastically affect your shot placement, especially in long-range shooting or precision target practice. Fixing parallax ensures that your shots hit where you’re aiming, resulting in better accuracy and more consistent performance.
Common Parallax Myths Debunked:
– Does parallax only affect long-range shooting?
– Is it only an issue for expensive scopes?
We’ll answer these questions and clear up the confusion surrounding parallax.
Fixing Parallax for Different Scopes:
We also go over parallax issues in different types of scopes—whether it’s a basic hunting scope or a high-end tactical optic. Every scope has its quirks, and we’ll help you navigate them to maximize your shooting experience.
Get Your Scope Right!
Parallax issues are a common problem, but with the right knowledge and tools, you can eliminate them. Whether you’re shooting at the range or out in the field, knowing how to adjust your rifle scope for parallax can drastically improve your shooting
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Thanks from Spain, really helpful!❤
Great explanation! Thanks for simplifying.
solid vid
Joe, I have to say I really like your explanation of how to work with parallax. I’m an experienced long-range shooter. But I will share your video with upcoming youngsters! Go Air Force! I’m also a veteran. I used to be an Air Traffic Controller.
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Ever had a single shot rifle just throw bullets all over the place at longer range, only shoot a short distance and hit where it's aimed? Could it have been the cheapo scope?
Ever rifle I ever owned has been a #1 accurized one hole group tack driver, I do all my own gunsmithing including welding yes stick, I only shoot cold bore at target and walk to look at every hole no matter what distance.
Great vid joe xden
OK, this gets more and more confusing. I know sometimes I have to split the difference between a parallax horizontal movement versus vertical movement. Some people say you should go to the lowest power on the scope. Adjust the reticle /ocular lens looking at a plain background with the parallax set at Infiniti then proceed to set the parallax in the standard way back up the power. Disregard the numbers.
As a new shooter l, thank you for the fantastic and informative content! Very happy I found your page.
This is a solid video. Thank you
simple fix get a scope with an Adjustable Optical
Thanks Joe for the great parallax explanation. I need an eye patch like this because I’m a right handed shooter but left eye dominant. I find shotguns really hard to be accurate with my eye problem. I also bat left handed (right handed if needed) but catch right handed. I try to constantly force myself to use my right eye to compensate.
That's the best explanation for parallax error I've heard. Apparently, you actually understand what it is, unlike a lot of your guntube brethren who do a poor job of explaining it because they really don't understand what it is.
Thanks.
Awesome!!!! Thank you!!!!
I’m new to shooting (uk air rifle field shooting) and I learnt some new information here. Thankyou, you’re a great presenter and kept me engaged the whole time
Man…I never checked this!
I looked through snd turned the wheel until it looked sharp.
Guess there is way more to it!
About damn time someone explained this in simple terms …….. Thank you.
I zero my scopes on a target and that’s that! Aim at a deer, boom…dead.
Aim at a starling, boom…dead.
Aim at a coyote, boom, dead.
I do not understand parallax….I do understand zeroing the scope.
Question: I have difficulty in moving my head and eyes when the rifled is shouldered and cheek-weld firm, for this is where the scope is set up for my eye. It is difficult to check for parallax unless the rifle is front and back firmly rested.
Question 2: Can one set the rifle in a rest and determine the parallax for set distances and mark them on the parallax knob and use it for all positions e.g. standing and prone and for future shooting events. Or is it something that needs adjustment on every occasion?
very good video finally someone simplifying this…
Your suggestions/advices are priceless, as always. Respect sir 🫡
Very informative. 👍
Thanks joe 👍 yes good points I never look as the numbers and folow your advice 👍 cool video
What if you dont have the smarts to set a scope up? What if the good lord just didnt give you the brain power for all those words and numbers?
Best tutorial ever on parallax. Thanks man!