Recent content by OH_FAL

As much as I can get, but leveling sounds like it might be the most difficult to fathom without being able to see it being done - especially how to reference the plumb bob and where/how I should attach it if I use one at all.

Anyone have a video link that they've seen that they think is good for showing a newb how-to?

Have the Arisaka saved on my Amazon cart now.

If you're addressing me and not some of the others who have piggybacked onto this thread (which is fine with me, BTW), I do expect that, but I also expect I wouldn't be happy with a $300 scope for this set-up. I'm probably leaning toward the Nightforce SHV F1 at this point and don't feel that I...

Who are these two Japanese OEMs and how do I determine whose product is which?

I thought the Germans were stingy on the warranties, other than Steiner.

I bought a used car once and I got sorta cheated - and by a relative. If I'm no expert, I'd rather buy new and not chance it. I don't know what might be wrong with the scope and I'd be SOL if it were, or I might never get it at all with a private deal, though I expect the key is only dealing...

I know lack of clearance is the penalty for getting rings too short, but what happens if we get rings higher than necessary?

Brownell's has all their Borka stuff listed "discontinued" - any suggestions about another source or brand?

What's the difference between Bushnell's hunting and tactical elite scope lines, beyond a fraction of an inch in length and around an ounce difference (and the very similar reticles)?

For good rings, I've seen Badger, Seekins and TPS mentioned, occasionally Vortex or Nightforce, though at least a couple folks I've read were not impressed with the NF rings. Anything else?

Is the implication of your last sentence that Leupold doesn't track well?

So, should one take proper tracking to be a measure of construction quality since it has to be repeatable every time its adjusted?

I've seen references to lapping (thus a kit) to avoid marring and deforming tubes and I know one needs a torque driver to get torque right to avoid deforming a tube as well, but what else would one recommend, like a boresight? I don't mind investing a couple hundred or so to get some decent...

Okay, I think I know what you mean now - dialing in an exact elevation/windage change versus holdover to get where I want. I would think I'd probably do both. I expect windage is more important to dial in than elevation, with regard to using Kentucky windage/holdover to hit POA. Since I might...