Deer Scope On A .22LR - 50 yards vs 100 yards

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Can someone explain what actually happens, at 50 yards, while shooting a .22LR topped with a scope that has the parallax fixed at 100 yards?

I'm getting back into rifle hunting for deer, after many years of bowhunting, followed by four years of health issues. I want practice with a .22, the same way I'll be hunting, which is seated, shooting off of a yoked bipod. I got a great deal on a .22, on CGN, and now I'm trying to find a suitable, inexpensive scope.

Thanks.
 
The reticle and image of the target inside the scope will not be on the same optical plane. If the rifle is rock steady and you move your head slightly behind the scope, the reticle will move around on the target. If you can't have a consistent point of aim, you can't have a consistent point of impact.
 
Alpheus said:
The reticle and image of the target inside the scope will not be on the same optical plane. If the rifle is rock steady and you move your head slightly behind the scope, the reticle will move around on the target. If you can't have a consistent point of aim, you can't have a consistent point of impact.
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OK. Can this be translated into how far off the target the POI will be?
 
Alpheus said:
The reticle and image of the target inside the scope will not be on the same optical plane. If the rifle is rock steady and you move your head slightly behind the scope, the reticle will move around on the target. If you can't have a consistent point of aim, you can't have a consistent point of impact.
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Yes, but with a consistent cheek weld and consistent eye placement behind the scope, this can be minimized. Is it ideal for minimizing group size? No. But it's perfectly functional for someone wanting to get more trigger time.

OP I wouldn't worry about it. If you notice you can't get consistent groups then maybe then worry about it - MAYBE... But think about how many animals get taken at 50yds, or 200yds, with scopes with a fixed 100yd parallax and you'll likely realize it's a non factor for your goals.

Bigfoot 870 said:
OK. Can this be translated into how far off the target the POI will be?
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If your eye is perfectly in line with the scope there will be no shift to poi. Just work on consistent head placement behind the scope and you'll be fine.
 
Suther said:
Yes, but with a consistent cheek weld and consistent eye placement behind the scope, this can be minimized. Is it ideal for minimizing group size? No. But it's perfectly functional for someone wanting to get more trigger time.

OP I wouldn't worry about it. If you notice you can't get consistent groups then maybe then worry about it - MAYBE... But think about how many animals get taken at 50yds, or 200yds, with scopes with a fixed 100yd parallax and you'll likely realize it's a non factor for your goals.



If your eye is perfectly in line with the scope there will be no shift to poi. Just work on consistent head placement behind the scope and you'll be fine.
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Thanks, Suther, that all makes good sense. I was more curious, than worried. :cheers:
 
I almost always run a centerfire scope on my rimfires. I’ve never experienced any noticeable issues.
 
Leupold vx2 4-14 x40 ao target turrets fine duplex even without the target turrets. The vx11 are good as well that’s what I’m running on mine I like it a thing with a ao even a bushnell elite in that type of mag range is a good fit
 
Something to consider...the actual image of the target may be fuzzy at close range, especially at high magnification. I use an AO scope on my .22LR for this reason.
 
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