Just purchased a new scope and it has a side focus parallax adjustment. I was surprised that if I adjust the parallax so that the image of the target is as crisp as possible, the cross hairs still move all over the target when i move my head around. When I adjust so that the cross hairs stay still, the image of the target is not as crisp as before. Not fuzzy, just not perfect. Is this standard with a parallax adjustable scope? I suspect this is probably due to a flaw with my eyes and not a flaw with the scope or maybe the relatively short distance to the target. However, thought I would ask hear in the hopes of finding someone more knowledgable than myself.
100 yrd parallax adjustment, target not in perfect focus
- Thread starter Seeker2
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To adjust the ocular focus correctly, look at a white, or very light colored solid surface through the scope. Large white piece of paper or clear blue sky work well.
Adjust until the crosshairs are nice and crisp, then close your eyes for 5 seconds. When you open them, the crosshairs should be instantly visible and well defined. If they are blurry or your eyes take second to focus on them, adjust and try again.
Adjust until the crosshairs are nice and crisp, then close your eyes for 5 seconds. When you open them, the crosshairs should be instantly visible and well defined. If they are blurry or your eyes take second to focus on them, adjust and try again.
My nightforce (BR 8-32) required extreme diopter adjustment for my otherwise ok eyes (all my scopes have a little adjustment). I also noticed that my night force parallax adjustment was pretty close to the actual distance shown on the dial. Check that your dial is showing 100y.
I have not heard of a prob with night force. I have sold mine to fund other purchase, and mine was not as nice as yours, so chances are, the scope is fine.
This is what works for me. pretty similar to the method mentioned above. Find a white or light coloured wall or as mentioned above blue sky ( doesn't matter how close it is). Set your parallax knob to infinity, get behind the rifle and open your eyes for one second looking at the reticle- if the reticle is not clear adjust your diopter slightly than close your eyes for 5 seconds and open them again looking at the reticle, do not stare at the reticle for any length of time over a second or two, continue this until the reticle is clear when viewed. Once its where you like it lock your diopter in place. Hope this helps. You will know if your diopter is out of adjustment when you look at the reticle for extended periods and it starts to go fuzzy.
