be tempted to use one that you simply prefer as it’s the scores on the target that count and not what you perceive to be the most stable. It’s also a good idea
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to write these figures down on a crib note until you can remember them off by heart to help improve your performance.
There will obviously always be exceptions but, on the whole, something like a 3 – 9x scope just won’t get the job done as many have found out, and I would suggest that either a 4 -16x or 5 - 20x powered scope would fulfill most peoples needs when starting off in the GR precision type disciplines, as they probably offer you
The next thing to look at would be adjusting the scope so that you can aim dead on in the middle of the x ring at each of the distances involved and this is easily done on a scope that is equipped with a set of ‘target’ turrets. They are very easy to use and will allow you to wrap a piece of white tape around the outside of the elevation turret to mark your distance settings onto
it. This makes everything easier and more precise and will also help save valuable seconds rather than having to aim off each time you bring the rifle up into the aim.
You can still use the same marking principal using the smaller types of turrets/adjusters, including the coin slot variety by using a small round adhesive sticker or even small dabs of different colored paint to mark each distance. There are two types of elevation
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the greatest spread between the lowest and highest magnification settings. The lowest settings will help you cope at the closest distances in most of the GR disciplines whilst the highest will enable you see where your shots are landing at every distance and, although you may not use these maximum settings to start with, they will always be available once you start to improve and need to use them.
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adjustments that give you either 1/8 inch or ¼ inch per click at 100 yards and for what we do the ¼ inch versions are the ones to go for if you have the choice, as they require less movement when dialing in the distances which in turn helps reduce wear and tear in the long run.
Moving up to the front end of the scope and you will usually have the option of either a 40, 42, 44, 50 or
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