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Rifle Scopes Nightforce 2.5-10X32 Parallax

lennyo3034

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I went shooting at my local 100 yard range today, and noticed parallax in my scope. Does anyone know what the Nightforce compact 2.5-10X32's Parallax is set to? I'm thinking 200 yards but I'm not sure.

I try to keep my head in as consistent a position as possible but can only do so much. Almost every 5 shot group I do at 100 yards looks like this. 4 in a tight group with one way out there. Would parallax be the reason for this? I don't do it with my bolt gun, but I'm thinking the added difficulty of the follow through with a semi-auto would be a factor as well.

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Re: Nightforce 2.5-10X32 Parallax

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: X-fan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That isn't parallax causing the group shift.

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Re: Nightforce 2.5-10X32 Parallax

Yeah I assumed a parallax issue would cause a more random group. It's most likely me pulling the shot or inconsistent shoulder pressure. Lock time on this rifle (M1a) is considerably longer than any bolt gun.
 
Re: Nightforce 2.5-10X32 Parallax

The last shot out of a gas gun is a little different than the rest because the BCG stays open changing the 'harmonics' of the shot cycle. This might cause those flyers you're talking about. Hope this helps.