Rifle Scopes maybe a dumb question but

[Bigchaza]

just wondering why scopes dont have two sets of crosshairs to stop parralax error maybe its a dumb question but i just had the thought is all

 

[Redmanss]

Re: maybe a dumb question but

Because that would be complicating a simple situation. Makes about as much sense as adding a second steering wheel to a car.

Adjust it, check it, shoot.

 

[Bigchaza]

Re: maybe a dumb question but

but wouldnt it stop parralax the same way an iron sight would

 

[Redmanss]

Re: maybe a dumb question but

No, it wouldn't. It isn't simply a sight alignment issue, it's the image and the reticle not being on the same plane. Having two separate reticles would not only complicate matters, it wouldn't work in the first place. You'd then need BOTH reticles planes matching up, something that isn't exactly easy.

Read the linked article on exactly what parallax is and maybe you'll understand a bit better what is going on: http://www.6mmbr.com/parallax.html

 

[Bigchaza]

Re: maybe a dumb question but

oh cheers thats a good page you sent