Variable Power Scope - Does the 1/4 MOA Clicks Vary With Zoom?

miykael · February 23, 2010, 09:41 PM

Hi all.

I've got a Bushnell Elite 3200 5-15x40mm Tactical Riflescope, Mildot. I know this scope uses the 12X setting for ranging with the Mildots. Does anyone know if this applies to the clicks which are 1/4 MOA--that they would be 1/4 MOA at 12x but change as you go up or down in zoom? I can't seem to find this answer on the quick search I've done so far. Thanks.

zoomie · February 23, 2010, 09:45 PM

The clicks are always 1/4 MOA, even though the reticle only subtends correctly at one power setting.

miykael · February 23, 2010, 09:53 PM

Thanks for your answer zoom.

So I get that 1/4 is always 1/4 MOA. If the scope's setting at 12x...1/4 MOA is 1/4" at 100 yards. So at 6x, would that be 1/2" at 100 yards or still 1/4"?

I'm trying to start on the proper principles of long range shooting. Thanks.

DnPRK · February 23, 2010, 09:55 PM

The click corresponds with a changed angle. Power does not effect the angle.

When sighting in at 100 yards, one click is 1/4" at 4x and is still 1/4" at 8x and is still 1/4" at 12x.

zoomie · February 23, 2010, 09:55 PM

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So I get that 1/4 is always 1/4 MOA. If the scope's setting at 12x...1/4 MOA is 1/4" at 100 yards. So at 6x, would that be 1/2" at 100 yards or still 1/4"?

Your 1/4 MOA clicks will move the POI ~1/4" at 100 yards no matter your scope power setting.

azredhawk44 · February 23, 2010, 10:34 PM

The only thing that changes with your variable magnification is what the little hash-marks on your cross-hairs mean.

The scope adjustment turrets will always move the center of the cross-hairs 1/4 MOA per click, regardless of the magnification used.

miykael · February 24, 2010, 01:36 PM

Got it. Thanks for all the answers!

February 23, 2010, 09:41 PM	#1
miykael Member Join Date: November 7, 2009 Posts: 84	Variable Power Scope - Does the 1/4 MOA Clicks Vary With Zoom? Hi all. I've got a Bushnell Elite 3200 5-15x40mm Tactical Riflescope, Mildot. I know this scope uses the 12X setting for ranging with the Mildots. Does anyone know if this applies to the clicks which are 1/4 MOA--that they would be 1/4 MOA at 12x but change as you go up or down in zoom? I can't seem to find this answer on the quick search I've done so far. Thanks.

February 23, 2010, 09:53 PM	#3
miykael Member Join Date: November 7, 2009 Posts: 84	Thanks... Thanks for your answer zoom. So I get that 1/4 is always 1/4 MOA. If the scope's setting at 12x...1/4 MOA is 1/4" at 100 yards. So at 6x, would that be 1/2" at 100 yards or still 1/4"? I'm trying to start on the proper principles of long range shooting. Thanks.

February 24, 2010, 01:36 PM	#7
miykael Member Join Date: November 7, 2009 Posts: 84	Thanks Got it. Thanks for all the answers!

February 23, 2010, 09:45 PM	#2
zoomie Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,864	The clicks are always 1/4 MOA, even though the reticle only subtends correctly at one power setting.

February 23, 2010, 09:55 PM	#4
DnPRK Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2001 Location: LC, Ca Posts: 1,917	The click corresponds with a changed angle. Power does not effect the angle. When sighting in at 100 yards, one click is 1/4" at 4x and is still 1/4" at 8x and is still 1/4" at 12x.

February 23, 2010, 10:34 PM	#6
azredhawk44 Junior member Join Date: September 28, 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 6,465	The only thing that changes with your variable magnification is what the little hash-marks on your cross-hairs mean. The scope adjustment turrets will always move the center of the cross-hairs 1/4 MOA per click, regardless of the magnification used.