Rifle Scopes CW vs CCW

[pmclaine]

I tried the search function for this but only came up with pages of listings from the optics sale page.

I have a new scope on order and it seems intuitive to me that I want my elevation to be adjusted up by a clockwise turn and I want my windage to come right (projectile impact moves right when dial turned CW) with a clockwise turn.

Is there any ryhme or reason for peoples choice in how there turrets are set up? I could see a military unit deciding for uniformity to go one way and their thinking may be different from what my inexperienced mind now believes to be the ideal turn direction for me.

What am I failing to consider if I decide to have my turrets work CW for up and CW for taking bullet impact right?

 

[throwback]

Re: CW vs CCW

Purely preference. I like CCW because i tend to adjust the elevation with my right hand and I can more easily see the and quickly hit the number I'm trying to dial.

 

[pmclaine]

Re: CW vs CCW

Thank you for the reply.

I have no scope experience and no one around that owns the scope I'm buying so I have no idea if my preference will work in the real world. I was just thinking to myself and came to the determination, without practical application, CW would work for me.

The scope will be a S&B 5-25X56 and the rifle will be in my right shoulder. I imagine I will be adjusting the scope with my right hand. The S&B will have MTC and I have read a light touch is best for not overdialing at the clunks. Is vison that obscured by a thumb and forefinger?

I have no plans for comps at this time only bench or belly static type shooting.

 

[sinister]

Re: CW vs CCW

American sniper practice tends to have shooters firing off bipods or packs. Right-handed shooters tend to adjust elevation with their left hand, with rapid "Up" elevation changes counter-clockwise.

Shooters who use a sling tend to use their right hand since the glove/sling left hand and arm are holding up the rifle. Those shooters tend to use their right hand for turret adjustments.

It really boils down to shooter preference.

 

[Rob01]

Re: CW vs CCW

No difference other than personal preference. I have both on my S&Bs and they work fine. Get whichever you want.

 

[Retoocs]

Re: CW vs CCW

Is has to do with cutting right hand threads.

 

[tylerw02]

Re: CW vs CCW

I prefer CCW personally. The main reason: most of my scopes are CCW and every time I shoot with my CW Zeiss, I start off turning it the wrong direction if I don't look first. People build habits. When I ordered my S&B, I waited longer just to get a CCW. If you plan to own multiple scopes, get them all the same direction if you can. Otherwise, its not the end of the world.

 

[pmclaine]

Re: CW vs CCW

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sinister</div><div class="ubbcode-body">American sniper practice tends to have shooters firing off bipods or packs. Right-handed shooters tend to adjust elevation with their left hand, with rapid "Up" elevation changes counter-clockwise.

Shooters who use a sling tend to use their right hand since the glove/sling left hand and arm are holding up the rifle. Those shooters tend to use their right hand for turret adjustments.

It really boils down to shooter preference.

</div></div>

This is enlightening.

I have no bipod experience though the rifle I am intending this scope for will have one.

Everything I have shot is from a sling and this is probably why my mind just feels that CW would be right.

Now I can see where the CCw would work for a bipod. You would be turning the dial away with your left thumb requiring less dexterity and gaining more natural movements, while not having to break position and take your hand from the pistol grip/wrist/trigger of the rifle.

If I am shooting with my sling it is likely I will be using iron sights. I will reassess my decision.

 

[Bravo 1]

Re: CW vs CCW

I Think one word comes to mind especially if you have oter socpes.

That word-Continuity.

You do not and I repeat you do not want your scopes to be different with respect to this. Can you use different scopes with some being CW and CCW ? Of course but it makes things a a lot easier if they are the same.

My weapons are all the same. Remington 870's, Aimpoint T1's,Remington actions, etc. If the SHTF your actions shoud be on auto pilot.

Having the same of anything makes life easier.

 

[Rob01]

Re: CW vs CCW

It's more to training than what hand you use. I shoot off bipods and can use CW or CCW. Doesn't matter which hand I am using. I just dial where I want it to go.

People make way to much of the CW vs CCW issue as if one is wrong and one is right. There isn't a right or wrong but just what the shooter uses and likes.

 

[Jäger Wilhelm]

Re: CW vs CCW

Like others have said; it is a matter of preference. I would stick with the same for all scopes. I use CCW. I guess it is a military thing for me. I want to be able to adjust in the dark without trying to remember which way I should turn. Muscle memory.

 

[MB4810]

Re: CW vs CCW

Think about a vertical positioned screw,that's your CCW turret.
Turn the screw(turret) in a CCW movement and you get elevation
It is more intuitive to have a CCW turret.

 

[bas402]

Re: CW vs CCW

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's more to training than what hand you use. I shoot off bipods and can use CW or CCW. Doesn't matter which hand I am using. I just dial where I want it to go.

People make way to much of the CW vs CCW issue as if one is wrong and one is right. There isn't a right or wrong but just what the shooter uses and likes. </div></div>

Yes sir!

 

[trilogymac]

Re: CW vs CCW

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MB4810AP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Think about a vertical positioned screw,that's your CCW turret.
Turn the screw(turret) in a CCW movement and you get elevation
It is more intuitive to have a CCW turret. </div></div>



This^ and use the
same concept for wind.

 

[Boomholzer]

Re: CW vs CCW

Or you can think your screwing "up" the reticle in "lefty-loosy" CCW which would lower your POI. I don't think mechanics should be involved in thought other then adjusting for desired POI at range.

I am used to CCW so that's where my brain is at in repetition. Either way would have worked from the start. I never associated it to anything internal in scope erector cell movement.

It is intuitive that "up-elevation" and "right-windage" should share common direction as they do. Probably it's from Cartisian based X-Y planes that is more worldly than old presidence in Country of sporting optic adjustment rotation, and "up is off" for the light-switch as another example.

If you don't have a preference, consider that all scopes won't have the option from a common rotation standpoint.

 

[Jäger Wilhelm]

Re: CW vs CCW

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MB4810AP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Think about a vertical positioned screw,that's your CCW turret.
Turn the screw(turret) in a CCW movement and you get elevation
It is more intuitive to have a CCW turret. </div></div>

I agree. Also, now that I think about this some more, think about how you unscrew the cap on a bottle or the lid on a jar. It is natural to go CCW.