tedicast Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 I just got a Simmons Pro 50, 6X18X50 scope. It has an adjustable objective. I have never had a scope that had adjustable objective. It has settings for 15, 20, 30, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 yards, and infinity. Can someone explain this to me? The manual that came with the scope didn't even mention it. Thank in advance guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Re: Adjustable Objective Question The AO is an adjustment to take the paralax out of the scope. If you are shooting at 100 yards, set the AO to 100 yards and it should be real clear! The same goes for different yardages that you are shooting. Set the AO to what range you are shooting and the object should be clear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted February 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Re: Adjustable Objective Question so...having the adjustable objective, this scope is more for shooting at known ranges, than it is for hunting situations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted February 25, 2005 Report Share Posted February 25, 2005 Re: Adjustable Objective Question Most target scopes have AO! I guess you could use it as a range finder if you have lots of time. Put it on what you want to shoot, adjust the AO where it is clear, look to see the yardage and then you will know what to do as far as the hold! Not very efficent but it might work. The only scopes I have with AO are for target shooting or for varmits if I have a steady rest! I don't have it on any of my hunting rifles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted February 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: Adjustable Objective Question This will be mainly a target shooting rifle, but I would also like to use it for coyotes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: Adjustable Objective Question [ QUOTE ] I guess you could use it as a range finder if you have lots of time. Put it on what you want to shoot, adjust the AO where it is clear, look to see the yardage and then you will know what to do as far as the hold! [/ QUOTE ] NO! The distances are for reference only. I have seen scopes with AO that needed to be set on 200 to be clear at 100 yards. They are not rangefinders. The adjustable objective allows the shooter to remove the paralax at whatever distance when using whatever magnification level. Have you ever tried to use a higher scope setting up close and its all blurry? The AO can be adjusted to give you a crystal clear view of the target and the reticle. I prefer AO scopes. Most of my scopes do indeed have an AO or a side focus knob. Yes, I use them while hunting. If I am in an area that will offer shots out to 75 yards, I will set the AO to be clear at the max distance. Close shots will be easy and not need an adjustment. Longer range shots need more time and fine tweaking for best accuracy. If I am in an area where shots will probably be over 200 yards, I will set the AO on 300 yards and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted February 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: Adjustable Objective Question Thanks for explaining it to me AJ. I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: Adjustable Objective Question Oops!! I tried!! I just have the plain jane type except for my 22-250, it has AO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted February 26, 2005 Report Share Posted February 26, 2005 Re: Adjustable Objective Question Man, now I'm really confused I have had 3x9 scopes for many years, and don't see a different sight pic at different power settings. Is this mainly for higher power scopes than a 3x9 ? Maybe, my eyes aren't so good, and I don't see the changes. LOL. too_pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyderpancake Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Re: Adjustable Objective Question [ QUOTE ] Man, now I'm really confused I have had 3x9 scopes for many years, and don't see a different sight pic at different power settings. Is this mainly for higher power scopes than a 3x9 ? [/ QUOTE ] You will notice it more with a higher power scope. A simplified version is that at different ranges, you may not be able to get a good picture of your crosshairs and your target at the same time. One or the other sometimes gets blurry. An AO head will allow you to get a crisp picture of both of them. Like AJ said, don't use them for rangefinders, the number is usually off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Re: Adjustable Objective Question Personally I like AO because we hunt in Texas and sometimes you are looking at a target 300 yrds away. With AO you can make it clear and still be zoomed in on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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