Parallax close focus

@beerthief What happens when you attempt to focus below 75 yards? You said you can focus down to about 15 yards? If I am understanding you correctly and that is the case, have you shot anything at 15 yards with this scope? Was there an issue when you tried this? I have a scope that has a minimum parallax mark at 10 yards, but turns slightly beyond the 10 yard mark. I have been able to shoot paper targets as close as 7 yards away with the parallax knob turned all the way down, 75 to 15 yards s a huge difference. Maybe I’m not understanding your question.

Which scope is it? Perhaps a member who knows something about your specific scope can provide better information. Also, what exactly is it that you’re trying to do with scope in question?
 
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Parallax describes a situation where the focal plane of the object in the scope is offset from the reticle. As you move your eye the reticle moves on the target.
Focus is a different animal and is adjusted using the eyepiece. They are completely different.

If you focus your 75 yd minimum parallax scope to 15 yds then the parallax will be off unless you keep your eye perfectly in the middle of the scope.

Good thing is at 15 yds it shouldn't hurt much.
 
@beerthief What happens when you attempt to focus below 75 yards? You said you can focus down to about 15 yards? If I am understanding you correctly and that is the case, have you shot anything at 15 yards with this scope? Was there an issue when you tried this? I have a scope that has a minimum parallax mark at 10 yards, but turns slightly beyond the 10 yard mark. I have been able to shoot paper targets as close as 7 yards away with the parallax knob turned all the way down, 75 to 15 yards s a huge difference. Maybe I’m not understanding your question.

Which scope is it? Perhaps a member who knows something about your specific scope can provide better information. Also, what exactly is it that you’re trying to do with scope in question?
Athlon ARGOS BTR GEN 2 10 x 40 x 50 manual States minimum parallax free @ 75 yards . so i am asking what is the parallax under 75 yards ? the side focus turret focuses down to a mark of 15 yards
 
@beerthief I can better understand what you’re saying now. I think I have an idea, but I really don’t know. I’m interested in reading what other members have to say.

I found this and thought it may help some.
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