Adjustable Objective?

[119bowhunter]

Curious as to how many people use a scope with an adjustable objective and how necessary is it or at what ranges do you find that you parallax is an issue?

 

[std7mag]

I only have 1 scope with AO. 6-18 Vortex that i use on my "range" rifle. None of my other 5 rifles have it.
For a hunting scope i personally don't want it.
Out to 500 yards i really have no use for it.

 

[belly-deep]

As a rule of thumb, parallax will be an issue on any scope with more than about 10x magnification at any range other than the parallax-free distance set at the factory.

I have a Leupold 4.5-14 with no parallax adjustment. Will never do that again.

 

[noharleyyet]

Have 3 variables that top out at 12 and one at 14. Two of the 12's are Lupe CDS as is the 14...no adjustments, no issues. I barely tolerate the "busy'ness" of an etched dial. Hatched reticles, focus wheels, and twist objectives drive me nuts for hunting applications.

 

[Millsworks]

If you want more than 10x power scope, then it is a really good idea. Most light conditions will benefit from parallax adjustment to crisp up the image and prevent change in point of impact at different ranges.

 

[Gut Shot]

Adjustable objective lenses are a pain in the a$$. Side focus is much easier to use if you insist on an adjustable parallax.

 

[Festus]

Adjustable objective lenses are a pain in the a$$. Side focus is much easier to use if you insist on an adjustable parallax.

Yep.

 

[Millsworks]

Yep.

I strongly prefer the side adjustment also.

 

[MJE2083]

I prefer side adjustment as well, but I probably wouldn't seek out a AO on any future hunting scope. My current rifle has an AO but I rarely use it, especially while hunting. I generally leave it set around 100yards, which would be my typical shot range.

 

[JohnCushman]

I have one on a Bushnell I have on my 25-06. I usually leave it on 200 yards (my zero) unless I am taking a farther shot than that. Up closer it doesn't make much difference.

 

[119bowhunter]

Thanks, I've never had a scope with one as my shots are generally pretty close but I'm fixing to buy a new scope and just wanted to see what the consensus was