Originally Posted by JCMCUBIC
Originally Posted by PaulBarnard
These two tables show why I say that for a casual shooter or small game hunter, there's no reason to worry about parallax. These two tables show maximum parallax error for a scope with a 40mm objective. The first one is a "big game" scope with a parallax set at 150 yards. The second one is a "rimfire" scope set at 50 yards. You have to get really out of shape in cheek weld and sight alignment to induce maximum error, so in reality, you are likely only dealing with 1/2 the values shown. Remind me again why a hunter needs a "rimfire" or AO scope?

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Probably because a 7 MOA error is to much when compared to 0....but say you cut it in 1/2.....3.5 MOA is still more than 0.

Do you know what power the scopes were set at for those tables?



The calculator didn't ask for magnification level. What hunting situation would that .5 inches make a difference in? Half inch either side of center mass squirrel head still equals dead squirrel.