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HiBC · October 28, 2009, 10:05 AM

Slamfire,I do not doubt what you say is true in your experience.Maybe my 5000 ft altitude has something to do with it.
I do agree air conditions limit the range we can see bullet holes.
But,I also believe my own experience.On a really good day,I have seen 30 cal bullet holes in the black of a standard NRA target at 500 yds with this scope.
On a really bad mirage day,I might not be successful at 300,but on a typical day,its just not a problem.
I also laser my targets with a Leica,so these ranges are not a guess.
One thing that helps me a lot,the vibration that comes through my tripods makes seeing really tough.I use a rabbit ear sandbag and my scope is very stable.

October 28, 2009, 10:05 AM	#5
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,289	Slamfire,I do not doubt what you say is true in your experience.Maybe my 5000 ft altitude has something to do with it. I do agree air conditions limit the range we can see bullet holes. But,I also believe my own experience.On a really good day,I have seen 30 cal bullet holes in the black of a standard NRA target at 500 yds with this scope. On a really bad mirage day,I might not be successful at 300,but on a typical day,its just not a problem. I also laser my targets with a Leica,so these ranges are not a guess. One thing that helps me a lot,the vibration that comes through my tripods makes seeing really tough.I use a rabbit ear sandbag and my scope is very stable.