Alright, as you probably know I am old, blind and just learning how to accurately use scopes on a rifle.
Would I be correct in saying that:
1. A 1st plane reticle will stay the same size at any magnification on a multiple magnification scope (3-9). With that arrangement the Bullet Drop Compensator will be correct for that caliber at any range you have dialed in (such as 5 on a 3-9 scope).
AND that
2. With a 2nd plane reticle the BDC is ONLY accurate with the scope at maximum magnification. Therefore to use the BDC to any degree of accuracy I must crank up the scope to max magnification before a shot.
Trying to learn how to shoot with old failing eyes is not as simple as line up the dot and squeeze!
What has got me asking for help is the use of a Trijicon 1-4x24 which is not doing as I expected. I know this probably seems like an infantile question to many of you, but you're not alone, sometimes my wife thinks I ask infantile questions too.
Any explanations or educational articles would be appreciated!
Would I be correct in saying that:
1. A 1st plane reticle will stay the same size at any magnification on a multiple magnification scope (3-9). With that arrangement the Bullet Drop Compensator will be correct for that caliber at any range you have dialed in (such as 5 on a 3-9 scope).
AND that
2. With a 2nd plane reticle the BDC is ONLY accurate with the scope at maximum magnification. Therefore to use the BDC to any degree of accuracy I must crank up the scope to max magnification before a shot.
Trying to learn how to shoot with old failing eyes is not as simple as line up the dot and squeeze!
What has got me asking for help is the use of a Trijicon 1-4x24 which is not doing as I expected. I know this probably seems like an infantile question to many of you, but you're not alone, sometimes my wife thinks I ask infantile questions too.
Any explanations or educational articles would be appreciated!