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    Rifle Scopes Diopter Focus vs. Side Focus vs. Ocular Lens

    3DHUSKER, last week at the range here in San Diego (Pala High Powered Range ... gets out to 800+ yards) I thought the same thing and moved my eye closer. But, the only thing which changed is I was able to see one portion of the exit pupil image. Even worse, I felt as though I had to put my eye...
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    Rifle Scopes Diopter Focus vs. Side Focus vs. Ocular Lens

    Having some issues seeing a full exit pupil in my scope. Can't create an accurate POA unless I can see the entire exit pupil image. Question - what does the Ocular Lens do? Or, maybe it's better to ask whether you can focus whatever the ocular lens? I realize the Diopter focuses the...
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    Rifle Scopes Eye Relief & Exit Pupil Problems

    Crosshairs, I've definitely adjusted the Diopter its full measure in both directions. I wanted to get the full spectrum of focus. But, doesn't the diopter only focus the reticle, versus the actual POA image? From what I understand of the mechanics/guts of the scope (which isn't a whole ton)...
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    Rifle Scopes Eye Relief & Exit Pupil Problems

    Having some scope issues and could use some help ... I'm looking to do some hunting with my 12 year old son and just bought a new $250 Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 4.5-14x44mm scope for my Benelli R1 semi auto 300 Win Mag. Scope has a standard mil dot reticle, simple crosshairs at dead center...
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    Rifle Scopes What is a scope's eye box? - Definition attempted

    The best explanation of "EYE BOX" I've come across: Understanding Eye Box, and More, with Leupold - YouTube And, IMHO, "YES" ... there are brands/manufs of scopes which absolutely provide a more forgiving EYE BOX THRESHOLD than others. Not sure how the internal mechanisms and lenses of the...