Circle Dot reticle

[ddransoml]

Can someone explain the best application for a circle dot reticle. I just got an UTG model 1-8x28 multi range combat scope for my Springer (340 luxus pro compact) that I'll be using exclusively for short range (20yrds max), and I can be spot on with the dot covering the bullseye and I'm only getting within the general vicinity of it. Swapped out scopes to see if it's the gun (even cleaned the barrel) and I'm hitting the red true. Going back to the UTG circle dot and I'm all over the place ...?!

 

[JoeWayneRhea]

My guess would be something is wrong with the UTG. Can't imagine it's the shape of the recticle throwing you off . Sometimes ya just get a lemon ..It happens with most all brands .

 

[ddransoml]

 

[ajshoots]

Not sure of the dot size on that UTG, but I have issues with dot sights. When using a holographic, a larger moa dot and I am all over because the dot is larger or very close to the size of the bullseye. If I change to a holographic or red dot with a smaller dot, I can shoot much better groups.

I have never been a fan of a dot reticle of any sort on a rifle scope for similar reasons as listed above. Even with a fine dot, I just don't care for them.

 

[JoeWayneRhea]

Ah Ha !!! Got the answer .....maybe ...I just looked up that scope and it's a fixed objective set for 35 yards ... It's very possible at 20 yards the dot is floating all over the place . Some scopes can be VERY sensitive as to consistently head placement when you can't dial out the parallax errors .

 

[ddransoml]

Is a Springer a viable platform for this kind of reticle? Wanted to challenge myself with something different...

 

[JoeWayneRhea]

I use a dot recticle on my main gun . But as you can see by my profile pic I'm " optically challenge d". Lol
I don't hold over , I dial to zero

 

[ddransoml]

That's what I want to do, dial zero. Is your main gun a Springer?

 

[JoeWayneRhea]

Yes it is . It's a FwB 300 . They are very easy on scopes. But they can still make a scope wander around

 

[sharroff]

When looking through it, move your eye slightly right to left and up and down. Does the dot 'move' on the target when you do that? 

 

[ddransoml]

No. Etched glass reticle.

 

[ddransoml]

Poi clusters around and near bullseye...and I'm RIGHT on it. Maybe I'm expecting too much from this kind of optic on a Springer.

 

[JoeWayneRhea]

Just asking here ...Do you know the difference between parallax and focus ?

 

[ddransoml]

To be honest, no, I couldn't paraphrase the meaning in a comprehensive understanding...

 

[JoeWayneRhea]

Focus is target clarity , parallax is the crosshair and target on same plane so if you head moves the crosshair remains in exact same spot on target

 

[sharroff]

Watch this>

 

 

[ddransoml]

Ok, I've had a breakthrough. Turns out I'm a bum with a springer! On my Condor this scope is showing its @ass (stacking pellets)...same on my Marauder. I shoot pcp's 99% of the time. Did some shooting at higher magnifications and as the reticle becomes bigger it's more accurate out to 20 yrds (shrug)...just ran through half a tin trying to solve this thing (typical pcp spoiled brat that can't shoot a Springer as good). I really like that small dot on low mag, though...I guess I was trying to make it work.

 

[JoeWayneRhea]

Lol welcome to the crummy springer shooting group ...There's a Ton of us !!!

 

[ddransoml]

@sharroff, thanks for the vid.
@ joe', makes me wanna get an Air King now!