Need some learning....

[Wild Bill]

Whats up with the scopes that have a yardage dial on the nose of the tube? Mostly seems to be on leupolds. Is it accurate, or is much like the ballistic plex type stuff thats a wag at best? Believe nikon has a similar style thats on the turret.
Just curious whats peoples experiences with it are.

[MikeWalking]

Are you thinking of the parallax adjustment?

[SniperDanWA]

I saw one at Sportsman's Warehouse today.  It was a Nikon.  It had a twist on the nose with yardage on it.  First one I had seen.  Was curious too.

[norsepeak]

it's the parallax adjustment.  Basically focusing the scope at the yardage you are shooting.  (simple terms of course)

[SniperDanWA]

Thanks

[Wild Bill]

So really its the same as dialing the scope up on the magnification? Seems odd is thats the case.
Either way, thanks. I am used to the turrets, but never saw the like of a yardage dial.

[Bofire]

It has nothing to do with power or trajectory, it is simply 'focus', clarity of image.
Carl

[rtspring]

My NIkon Titanium has this, its is a 5.5X16.5, you use the end to clear up your objective target at a known range. OR as close as you can get to it..  Mine really makes it clear up when you use it.. mine in srom 25 yds to 1000.