parallax and .22 scopes

[ratherbefishin]

I'm trying to understand the effect of parallax as it applies to ranges under 100 yards,vs the 50 yards that .22 scopes are supposed to be set for.Can scopes be readily adjusted for shorter ranges-or is that a optic technicions job?

Is there any perceptable diference in parallax between fixed power and variable scopes?

Can I use my old fixed 4x leupold M-8 on my ''new'' BSE Martini .22?.I see a range of .22 scopes with all sorts of dials and variations[BSE Sweet and the NIKON Prostaff variable .22 ]but since I'm unlikely to be shooting beyond 50 yards with any of my .22's and am not into competition shooting ,I wonder if I'm just as well off with a fixed 4 X scope
I would like a nice .22 scope for this martini-but wonder what would be suitable for MY intended use.

 

[Jay]

Most scopes have their paralax set at 100meters... I personally like to go with a scope that has an adjustable objective (AO) so that I can set the paralax to 50 meters. Almost ALL of my 22 rf shooting is done inside 50 meters...

Cheers
Jay

 

[chappy]

if shooting 50 yrds or less put on a nice 2x7 luep 22 scope and be happy.no setting or adjusting. if you want to shoot longer range as well use a scope with a adjustable objective.

 

[Suputin]

What parallax means is that the image is in the same plane as the reticle. If the image is not focused in the same plane as the reticle then the reticle will move on the image depending on how you look through the scope. This can be compensated for by technique. If you have good head placement then you are looking through the scope the exact same way every time and parallax doesn't matter. The problem is most of us have a hard time doing that so parallax does make a difference.

Wether or not parallax is going to make a difference depends on what you are shooting and what you expect out of your rifle system. BR and target competitors require the best accuracy and so parallax is an important factor. Plinkers and casual varminters don't require the finest accuracy so parallax is much less important.

We have been using centrefire scopes on our rimfires for years with no perceived ill effects. With a bit of experience your technique will allow you to be close enough for most field shooting applications. A gopher doesn't care if you hit it in the left or right side of the rib cage.