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Just be aware that the turret is open and can be bumped or worse turned and knock you out of zero.
yeah, thats the part I'm having a hard time coming to grips with.... I don't want to 'baby' the scope necessarily. Once the scope is zeroed... can the turret be set to zero, so that if its turned its easy to recognize and move back into position? Does 'playing' with the turret position like that truly go back exactly to where you had it?
I don't know that particular Vortex model, but yes some of them have a zero stop feature.
Edit: Per the user manual it does indeed have the CRS feature. Vortex uses brass shims to allow for a zero stop location on the turret. It works fairly well.
ah... good tip, I will check out the user manual when I get home from errands today. I might also stop by Sportsmans to check out some of these types of turrets to get a better idea too. I also want to check out how wide the field of view is at 4x, since I also hunt in the coast range.
I have a HS LR model in 6-24x50 with the XLR reticle. It has zero stop. You must insert the shims after zero to utilize the zero stop, but once set it won't go any further down, it only dials up. The windage turret on mine is capped as I never mess with it as the reticle has all the built in holds I ever really need. Most of the time I don't even dial up for distance shots as the reticle has good holds built in.
As for non capped turrets, in theory the turret is captive under the top aluminum dial which is secured to the turret under it via three hex screws. The captive turret under the aluminum top dial is also where you secure the shims for the zero stop.
I've shot mine in full on torrential downpour and no water stood a chance at entering the scope via the top turret.
Here is a picture of the actual captive turret that the aluminum body goes onto, note the zero stop shims.
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Ya, technically I could get one click down as the shims are not a perfect means to stop rotation, I need to try sanding one thinner to get it to perfectly stop at my zero, just haven't got around to it yet. I got a second Vortex I still need to install the shims on.Good picture. Shows properly staggering the shims. My experience has been that it is possible to dial past the zero but not very far. Of course just dialing back to the actual zero makes this a non-issue.
I do prefer Leupolds zero stop technology but Vortex's works well too.
Don't forget that Vortex has a lifetime, no questions, transferrable warranty. They will replace, repair, or upgrade for any reason other than deliberate abuse. I upgraded from a Crossfire to a Viper for $150.I'm interested in buying this scope, this would be for a hunting rifle....
Ive never had a scope that didn't have a capped turret, so I'm wondering how durable and waterproof they are?
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Ya, technically I could get one click down as the shims are not a perfect means to stop rotation, I need to try sanding one thinner to get it to perfectly stop at my zero, just haven't got around to it yet. I got a second Vortex I still need to install the shims on.
Sight it in at 150 yards and holdover as needed? I don't figure too many will be adjusting their elevation "on the fly" hunting in the PNW?
I have a HS LR model in 6-24x50 with the XLR reticle. It has zero stop. You must insert the shims after zero to utilize the zero stop, but once set it won't go any further down, it only dials up. The windage turret on mine is capped as I never mess with it as the reticle has all the built in holds I ever really need. Most of the time I don't even dial up for distance shots as the reticle has good holds built in.
As for non capped turrets, in theory the turret is captive under the top aluminum dial which is secured to the turret under it via three hex screws. The captive turret under the aluminum top dial is also where you secure the shims for the zero stop.
I've shot mine in full on torrential downpour and no water stood a chance at entering the scope via the top turret.
Here is a picture of the actual captive turret that the aluminum body goes onto, note the zero stop shims.
View attachment 603636
I just had a thought.... I notice in this scope the windage turret is capped... so is the idea of leaving the elevation turret open for easy access to adjust elevation for long range shots in the field (i.e.: hunting)?Sight it in at 150 yards and holdover as needed? I don't figure too many will be adjusting their elevation "on the fly" hunting in the PNW?
this is good info, thank you.
Ive never seen this so its good to know there is a way to set zero... should the turret get bumped it only goes one way and is simple moved back till it hits the stops?