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Was reading a review on a scope I have coming, the Sightron STAC 4-20x50 MOA. As the name would imply, this has a MOA reticle, with spacing between hash marks or 2 MOA at max power. At minimum power, that spacing is 10 MOA. But here's the real reason for this post.
A statement was made in the article that if the spacing is 2 MOA at full power, it would be 4 at half that, and 8 at 1/4 of full, i.e. at 20, 10, & 5 respectively, in the case of my scope. Is this correct? It sounds logical, as it's a similar progression with reticle clicks increasing as the range decreases. Forgive me if this seems like common knowledge, I've been using scopes for years, but haven't really delved into how they actually work, I've always relied on either Kentucky windage or some variation of the BDC type reticle. If true, I do realize that there will likely be small variations in actual values due to power markings being slightly off, but if so, this opens up a whole new world of precision in my shooting. Which is a good thing, as this scope is going on what I hope to be my new precision rifle . Later guys, and thanks for adding to my education.
Dave
A statement was made in the article that if the spacing is 2 MOA at full power, it would be 4 at half that, and 8 at 1/4 of full, i.e. at 20, 10, & 5 respectively, in the case of my scope. Is this correct? It sounds logical, as it's a similar progression with reticle clicks increasing as the range decreases. Forgive me if this seems like common knowledge, I've been using scopes for years, but haven't really delved into how they actually work, I've always relied on either Kentucky windage or some variation of the BDC type reticle. If true, I do realize that there will likely be small variations in actual values due to power markings being slightly off, but if so, this opens up a whole new world of precision in my shooting. Which is a good thing, as this scope is going on what I hope to be my new precision rifle . Later guys, and thanks for adding to my education.
Dave