I have a Leupold Mark 4 LR/T 6.5-20x50 w/ TMR reticle. The scope has a parallax adjustment on the left hand side. This knob has 5 dots in descending size, and then the infinity symbol.
My understanding is to adjust the focus ring on the back of the scope (the part closest to my eye) for my eyesight, and then leave it set. This adjusts the clarity of the reticle.
I then adjust the parallax knob as needed to bring the target into focus. And when the target is in focus, I should experience little to no parallax?
If I am correct so far, do these dots correspond with a given distance? I shot at 200 and 300 yards for the first time this past week and this is when I discovered a need for this knob. The knob was on the 3rd largest dot for 200 yards and 4th largest dot for 300 yards. Is infinity beyond 600 yards? 1000 yards? Or will all of these markings vary based on eyesight, temp, humidity, etc?
My understanding is to adjust the focus ring on the back of the scope (the part closest to my eye) for my eyesight, and then leave it set. This adjusts the clarity of the reticle.
I then adjust the parallax knob as needed to bring the target into focus. And when the target is in focus, I should experience little to no parallax?
If I am correct so far, do these dots correspond with a given distance? I shot at 200 and 300 yards for the first time this past week and this is when I discovered a need for this knob. The knob was on the 3rd largest dot for 200 yards and 4th largest dot for 300 yards. Is infinity beyond 600 yards? 1000 yards? Or will all of these markings vary based on eyesight, temp, humidity, etc?