I dont' understand the theory of optics. I don't understand how to set them up. I don't know how to sight them in. I don't know what is good for what circumstance.
I clearly need to learn.
Can someone point me to a good simple website or pub where the basic physics of a scope, plus the mechanics of operating it, are spelled out so that an 8th grader can understand it?
I am looking for info on whether it would be better to mount a rail, rings, or screw in directly, a scope on a short barrel Savage 10.
I am looking for suggestions on a decent and reasonably priced scope for that rifle. I am 62 years old and am simply not going to be trying for 1000 yard + shots. I want to hit a deer at 300 yards within a 6 inch radius. That kind of stuff.
I really enjoy learning about new stuff, if I am not overwhelmed with technical terms I don't understand in the process. That is why I am asking for a simple, non technical site to introduce me to the mechanics/physics/basics of this. We can work up from there.
Any suggestions of why you like Nikon/Leupold/Zeiss/Vortex etc etc will also be appreciated. I can probably learn a lot just from the recommendations.
Thanks in advance.
I clearly need to learn.
Can someone point me to a good simple website or pub where the basic physics of a scope, plus the mechanics of operating it, are spelled out so that an 8th grader can understand it?
I am looking for info on whether it would be better to mount a rail, rings, or screw in directly, a scope on a short barrel Savage 10.
I am looking for suggestions on a decent and reasonably priced scope for that rifle. I am 62 years old and am simply not going to be trying for 1000 yard + shots. I want to hit a deer at 300 yards within a 6 inch radius. That kind of stuff.
I really enjoy learning about new stuff, if I am not overwhelmed with technical terms I don't understand in the process. That is why I am asking for a simple, non technical site to introduce me to the mechanics/physics/basics of this. We can work up from there.
Any suggestions of why you like Nikon/Leupold/Zeiss/Vortex etc etc will also be appreciated. I can probably learn a lot just from the recommendations.
Thanks in advance.
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