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We are testing whether there is any truth in what some people believe — that the point of impact shifts when the magnification of a second focal plane (SFP) scope is changed, while it remains the same when the magnification of a variable first focal plane (FFP) scope is changed.
Today we start looking at the Meopta MeoPro Optika5 2-10X42-PA
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier John Wayne Lil’ Duke BB gun with scope. Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4 This report covers: What happened? I thought I knew better HOWEVER Is it really tight? The scope The test Air Venturi Steel BBs Hornady Black Diamond BBs Avanti Match Grade Precision Ground Shot Smart Shot Old … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: Cheap costs money What to buy Mixing ammo when sighting-in is always bad Spotting scope Back to riflescopes One final thing about riflescopes Tips: Tip 1. Don’t buy the cheapest scope. Tip 2. Don’t listen to the guys that have their own agendas. They’ll spend … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 This report covers: Use a bigger target Don’t look through the sight when adjusting it! Don’t go too far! Don’t adjust on the basis of a single shot Don’t change the reticle! What have you learned? Big bore match at the 2015 … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 This report covers: Droop — or downward slant My point is… I must care about this Scope placement This series examines the task of mounting a scope on an air rifle and sighting it in. Part 2 addressed mounting a scope, but it didn’t … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier BSA Supersport SE: Part 4 This report covers: Is compact good? The trajectory reticle Thin reticle Buy this trajectory reticle for targets, only And the scope? Brightness Image area Reaction to recoil Do scopes need to be broken in? Evaluation so far Today I start looking at the … Read more
