Just got a 700 VTR in 22-250 for varmint hunting and wanted to get a set of high turrets for my Nikon Monarch but wasn't sure which size to get. I know the 1/8" moa turrets will give finer adjustments, wanted to hear opinions on which size to go with. Thanks.
Rifle Scopes 1/4" moa vs. 1/8" moa turrets
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Re: 1/4" moa vs. 1/8" moa turrets
Don't bother with 1/8. 1/4 is the finest adjustment you will need unless your doing benchrest stuff and even than I doubt you will be doing BR with a 22-250.
GG
Don't bother with 1/8. 1/4 is the finest adjustment you will need unless your doing benchrest stuff and even than I doubt you will be doing BR with a 22-250.
GG
Re: 1/4" moa vs. 1/8" moa turrets
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Downzero</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1/4 MOA is fine enough</div></div>
Beat me too it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Downzero</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1/4 MOA is fine enough</div></div>
Beat me too it.
Re: 1/4" moa vs. 1/8" moa turrets
check your scope....my nikon had 1/8" clicks and not MOA, even though the manual stated MOA but the turret said 1/8"
check your scope....my nikon had 1/8" clicks and not MOA, even though the manual stated MOA but the turret said 1/8"
Re: 1/4" moa vs. 1/8" moa turrets
The Monarch that I am using on my rifle also has 1/8 inch per hundred yard clicks, not MOA.
The Monarch that I am using on my rifle also has 1/8 inch per hundred yard clicks, not MOA.
Re: 1/4" moa vs. 1/8" moa turrets
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: seacowboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just got a 700 VTR in 22-250 for varmint hunting and wanted to get a set of high turrets for my Nikon Monarch but wasn't sure which size to get. I know the 1/8" moa turrets will give finer adjustments, wanted to hear opinions on which size to go with. Thanks.</div></div>
The finer graduation will be a benefit if you can keep up with counting clicks. For example, a .308 175 grain SMK driven at 2650, and, initialy zeroed for 100 yards, would need about 18 1/4 minute clicks to put a bullet right in the X at 297 yards. With 19 clicks, the bullet would be right-in-there at 315 yards. Thing is, lets say the target is at 300 yards, with 18, or 19 clicks, you'll be somewhat high or low. Using an 1/8th MOA graduated scope you could get a shot closer to where you want it to be. Of course, this precision is moot for most needs, nevertheless, if putting them right-in-there, or where aimed is what it's all about then do what you need to do.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: seacowboy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just got a 700 VTR in 22-250 for varmint hunting and wanted to get a set of high turrets for my Nikon Monarch but wasn't sure which size to get. I know the 1/8" moa turrets will give finer adjustments, wanted to hear opinions on which size to go with. Thanks.</div></div>
The finer graduation will be a benefit if you can keep up with counting clicks. For example, a .308 175 grain SMK driven at 2650, and, initialy zeroed for 100 yards, would need about 18 1/4 minute clicks to put a bullet right in the X at 297 yards. With 19 clicks, the bullet would be right-in-there at 315 yards. Thing is, lets say the target is at 300 yards, with 18, or 19 clicks, you'll be somewhat high or low. Using an 1/8th MOA graduated scope you could get a shot closer to where you want it to be. Of course, this precision is moot for most needs, nevertheless, if putting them right-in-there, or where aimed is what it's all about then do what you need to do.
Re: 1/4" moa vs. 1/8" moa turrets
Sterling Shooter explained it well. I've owned 1/8 MOA turrets and have decided that they're much more applicable to the BR game than the practical, tactical or hunting game.
Sterling Shooter explained it well. I've owned 1/8 MOA turrets and have decided that they're much more applicable to the BR game than the practical, tactical or hunting game.
Re: 1/4" moa vs. 1/8" moa turrets
Another thing to consider is the rifle and shooter shooting in a field situation. Is your rifle accurate enough for 1/8 moa adjustmets. The other factor is how well can you hold under field conditions. I know that I can't hold 1/8 moa under field conditions. Anyway, have fun knocking the varmints over.
Another thing to consider is the rifle and shooter shooting in a field situation. Is your rifle accurate enough for 1/8 moa adjustmets. The other factor is how well can you hold under field conditions. I know that I can't hold 1/8 moa under field conditions. Anyway, have fun knocking the varmints over.
Re: 1/4" moa vs. 1/8" moa turrets
My scope has 1/4" adjustments.
I've got it dialed at 100 yds to shooting quarters off the bipod, if it was on a bench I think I could manage better. I also got first blood tonight with the new outfit on a baby ground hog, but only saw deer the rest of my sit. Tomorrow we will be at first thing and do some yore calling as well, since I just checked game cams and have some pics of them wandering.
My scope has 1/4" adjustments.
I've got it dialed at 100 yds to shooting quarters off the bipod, if it was on a bench I think I could manage better. I also got first blood tonight with the new outfit on a baby ground hog, but only saw deer the rest of my sit. Tomorrow we will be at first thing and do some yore calling as well, since I just checked game cams and have some pics of them wandering.
