Scope *x ?
11-28-2007, 05:22 PM
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Scope *x ?
I don’t understand how lens are rated as far as 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, ect. I just got a 4x scope and I don’t see that much of a different.Things do not look that much bigger. Is the lens miss marked or is it that I just don’t understand
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11-29-2007, 06:28 AM
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RE: Scope *x ?
yeah, i'd be hesitant to hunt w/ a 4x. you probably need a #1 clarifier peep, and if it gets a drop of water in it you won't see a thing. also, w/ a 4x there's a possibility you'll draw down on a deer and not be able to tell exactly where you're aimed. all you may see is brown.
11-29-2007, 04:59 PM
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RE: Scope *x ?
I’m not using it for hunting, it’s for indoor spots and maybe indoor 3-d. The problem is that I don’t think it’s the right power. How do I check it? And no I dont have a clearafier.
11-29-2007, 07:40 PM
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RE: Scope *x ?
ORIGINAL: Paul L Mohr
Did you get a clarifier peep? You may need one for a 4x scope.
Paul
Did you get a clarifier peep? You may need one for a 4x scope.
Paul
It sure was nice when I added a 2X Lens to my Super Peep.
11-29-2007, 07:50 PM
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RE: Scope *x ?
Mike:
Scope lenses aren't really measured in powers, they use these numbers to appeal to those of us more familiar with rifle scopes. The proper way to measure a lens is in diopter. The power changes depending on distance from your eye, the only constant is the diopter. To get a true 4x lens, look at the following chart and it will let you know what diopter lens you need to get a true 4x at the distance from the lens to your eye.
Also peep diameter will greatly affect clarity of a lens, just as much as a clarifier lens. I know a LOT of pro's that refuse to use a clarifier lens because they can distort an image if it doesn't come back the same way every time.
The below link will show you what diopter you need to get a true 4x for your setup.
http://www.sureloc.com/faq/diopters.pdf
Hope this helps, and hope you slay some X's with that A7. Sorry I haven't shipped the other string yet, will try to get on top of that this next week.
Scope lenses aren't really measured in powers, they use these numbers to appeal to those of us more familiar with rifle scopes. The proper way to measure a lens is in diopter. The power changes depending on distance from your eye, the only constant is the diopter. To get a true 4x lens, look at the following chart and it will let you know what diopter lens you need to get a true 4x at the distance from the lens to your eye.
Also peep diameter will greatly affect clarity of a lens, just as much as a clarifier lens. I know a LOT of pro's that refuse to use a clarifier lens because they can distort an image if it doesn't come back the same way every time.
The below link will show you what diopter you need to get a true 4x for your setup.
http://www.sureloc.com/faq/diopters.pdf
Hope this helps, and hope you slay some X's with that A7. Sorry I haven't shipped the other string yet, will try to get on top of that this next week.
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