Scope Flashcards
What does the turret on top of the scope adjust?
Elevation
What does the turret on the right side of the scope adjust?
Windage
What does the knob on the left side of the scope adjust?
Parralax
What is the crosshair or aiming point in your field of view in a riflescope called?
Reticle
What are the two primary units of measure used in long range shooting?
MOA (Minute of Angle) and Mils (Milliradian)
How many inches does 1 MOA = at a distance of 100 yards?
1 inch
How many inches does 1 Mil = at a distance of 100 yards?
3.6” or 10 centimeters
What is the most common increment of adjustment for elevation and windage on a rifle scope using MOA?
1/4 MOA
What is the most common increment of adjustment for elevation and windage on a rifle scope using Mils?
0.1 Mil
1/4 MOA adjustment will adjust the POI (point of impact) by ______ at 100 yards.
1/4”
.1 Mil adjustment will adjust the POI (point of impact) by ______ at 100 yards.
1cm or 0.4 inches
What is the distance you must hold your shooting eye from the rear (ocular) lens of a scope in order to see the entire image produced by the scope called?
Eye relief