Thread: Aim with variable power scope?

Hi GNAR,
I ve got a 4-16x second focal plane mildot (dots are 1mil at 10x)) scope on my airgun so have had the same geometrical challenge as you.

I decided to use only 5x and 2.5x at lower powers so the dots are then 2 mil or 4 mil and relatively easier to remember or use in a hurry. I ignored ballistic calculators even though they are quite accurate because on a $200 scope i dont really trust either the reticle size or the magnification. So i shot at measured distances and recorded the number of dots needed. With the airgun this is mostly for shots at close ranges like 5 and 10m. And ammo is cheap.

Ive actually found it easier to aim over an estimated number of cm on the target or to dial the turrets. You can reliably use a balkustic calculator to di this provided you calibrate it at a short and long range.

Most people will need to use a pre made range card rather than live calculation from a formula in the field.