Sorry to ask what is likely to many a painfully obvious question, I don't want to force a component however - how do I go about getting the correct ocular/reticle focus dialed in for this particular scope? Thanks.
Rifle Scopes SWFA SS HD 5-20 Reticle Focus
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Re: SWFA SS HD 5-20 Reticle Focus
I don't have one, but on their webpage it say that the ocular adjustment is "Locking" style, so you'll have to unlock it before you can adjust.
Just a guess here, but the ring behind the mag adjust probably loosens up to allow for ocular adjustment
I'm sure someone will chime in soon to verify on how to unlock it!
I don't have one, but on their webpage it say that the ocular adjustment is "Locking" style, so you'll have to unlock it before you can adjust.
Just a guess here, but the ring behind the mag adjust probably loosens up to allow for ocular adjustment
I'm sure someone will chime in soon to verify on how to unlock it!
Re: SWFA SS HD 5-20 Reticle Focus
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: slowkota</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't have one, but on their webpage it say that the ocular adjustment is "Locking" style, so you'll have to unlock it before you can adjust.
Just a guess here, but the ring behind the mag adjust probably loosens up to allow for ocular adjustment
I'm sure someone will chime in soon to verify on how to unlock it! </div></div>
I've got a SS 5-20. That's correct. There is a lock ring behind the magnification ring that you loosen, then the whole ocular can turn to focus the reticle. Once focused, you tighten the lock ring down to lock your focus.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: slowkota</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't have one, but on their webpage it say that the ocular adjustment is "Locking" style, so you'll have to unlock it before you can adjust.
Just a guess here, but the ring behind the mag adjust probably loosens up to allow for ocular adjustment
I'm sure someone will chime in soon to verify on how to unlock it! </div></div>
I've got a SS 5-20. That's correct. There is a lock ring behind the magnification ring that you loosen, then the whole ocular can turn to focus the reticle. Once focused, you tighten the lock ring down to lock your focus.
Re: SWFA SS HD 5-20 Reticle Focus
Correct.
It's behind the magnification ring and in front of the ocular housing.
Correct.
It's behind the magnification ring and in front of the ocular housing.
Re: SWFA SS HD 5-20 Reticle Focus
And it is not a very fast adjusting diopter. Spend some time and get it right, or the reticle will be hard to see on the low end side. Remember to take a couple of breaks, completely off the rifle for a minute or two, to make sure you have it focused.
And it is not a very fast adjusting diopter. Spend some time and get it right, or the reticle will be hard to see on the low end side. Remember to take a couple of breaks, completely off the rifle for a minute or two, to make sure you have it focused.
Re: SWFA SS HD 5-20 Reticle Focus
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nhm16</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I've got a SS 5-20. That's correct. There is a lock ring behind the magnification ring that you loosen, then the whole ocular can turn to focus the reticle. Once focused, you tighten the lock ring down to lock your focus. </div></div>
Got it, we're tracking on that, my question should have been more specific - how do I unlock it? You'll have to excuse my ignorance, I've never had a high end scope like this before with the lock ring style focus. Like I said in my OP, I just don't want to force it and render the scope less than fully functional.
Added - do I need to turn this thing clockwise or counterclockwise, if holding the scope from the rear, to unlock it? It is quite snug and I am wary of turning in the wrong direction and putting too much pressure on it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nhm16</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I've got a SS 5-20. That's correct. There is a lock ring behind the magnification ring that you loosen, then the whole ocular can turn to focus the reticle. Once focused, you tighten the lock ring down to lock your focus. </div></div>
Got it, we're tracking on that, my question should have been more specific - how do I unlock it? You'll have to excuse my ignorance, I've never had a high end scope like this before with the lock ring style focus. Like I said in my OP, I just don't want to force it and render the scope less than fully functional.
Added - do I need to turn this thing clockwise or counterclockwise, if holding the scope from the rear, to unlock it? It is quite snug and I am wary of turning in the wrong direction and putting too much pressure on it.
Re: SWFA SS HD 5-20 Reticle Focus
The lock-ring has right-hand threads. So if looking at as if on the rifle, it will turn to the left to unlock it.
The lock-ring has right-hand threads. So if looking at as if on the rifle, it will turn to the left to unlock it.
Re: SWFA SS HD 5-20 Reticle Focus
Thanks for the replies. I actually just focused it right before I saw your reply. I decided looking at it the threads had to be oriented as you said and very gingerly pulled on it until it unlocked. It was VERY tight from the factory and I was initially under the impression there was no ocular focus, it was so tight.
Thanks for the replies. I actually just focused it right before I saw your reply. I decided looking at it the threads had to be oriented as you said and very gingerly pulled on it until it unlocked. It was VERY tight from the factory and I was initially under the impression there was no ocular focus, it was so tight.
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