how to adjust parallax setting on schmidt bender 6x42??

[crunchiespg]

does anyone know how to adjust the parallax on a Schmidt Bender 6x42 fixed classic scope?

can this be done yourself? as i plan to buy one to use on a 22lr, so would like to set it to 60m, and then later change it to about 100m for a 17hmr which i plan to buy soon..

i cant really get it factory adjusted as i am buying it from the UK as its much cheaper than here in Canada, so if i got it set to 60m from the factory i would be stuck with it.

thanks for any advice.

 

[reckoner1]

In most scopes 12x and up you will find a side mounted parallax adjustment or an adjustable objective.

The majority of lower power scopes do not have these adjustments and the S&B 6*42mm falls in this category. Therefore you cannot adjust the parallax, factory or qualified tech is the only option.

There are some low power scopes that do have parallax adjustment. The Leupold 3-9*33mm Rimfire EFR is one and there are a few more out there.

 

[crunchiespg]

In most scopes 12x and up you will find a side mounted parallax adjustment or an adjustable objective.

The majority of lower power scopes do not have these adjustments and the S&B 6*42mm falls in this category. Therefore you cannot adjust the parallax, factory or qualified tech is the only option.

There are some low power scopes that do have parallax adjustment. The Leupold 3-9*33mm Rimfire EFR is one and there are a few more out there.

i know that, thats what i mean how can i adjust it myself as wuld be done by the factory. i believe its just a case of loosening the front objective and then rotating the the front lens. i know people have done it themselves, i just dont know how they did it.

thats what i was asking, i know it doesnt have an AO. nor do i want an AO scope.

 

[AP]

If you can keep your eye centered - parallax will not be an issue. Otherwise Parallax (at least for rear focal plane reticle placement -- and possibly for the front placement as well) is changed by refocusing the objective lens cell (eg the objective screws in or out) OR by adjusting the "erector unit" (this is how side "focusing" scopes work) .

Obviously being able to adjust the objective is easier for you ... although some scopes have their objective lenses held by a retaining ring against an internal "shoulder" or threaded ring/tube that would have to be adjusted ... this would mean opening the scope and losing any nitrogen that might still be there. I am not sure how S&B would effect the adjustment.. they may also just reposition the erector ... either way unless you can move your objective lenses in and out while keeping them secure... I would:
1) leave as is and keep your eye centred
2) buy a dedicated rimfire scope
3) buy a dedicated rimfire scope


I suspect your time and energy as well as the cost associated with 2 trips to the factory is not worth it...

IMHO