CLOSE RANGE OPTICS?

[Merle]

Greetings,

As my eyes go downhill I'm having more trouble seeing .22 LR bullet holes in the black.

I have several different sets of good optics, but none of them will focus at 50 ft (or less) as used at the indoor range.

That's mostly what I am shooting these days, and it is really time consuming to reel the target back & forth to see how I am doing. I shoot a lot of Postal Matches, so must use the proscribed target - color change targets are not an option there.

Anybody know of anything that will focus down to 21 to 50 ft?

Thanks.

 

[whsk]

check "airgun" scopes like the centerpoint sold at Wal-mart-they will focus up close and personal-whsk

[84Jim]

I'm pretty sure any adjustable objective or side focus scope will get you down to 50 ft.  I'm not sure about 21 though, better check it out before you buy.  I have a cheap BSA 6 x 24 on my .22 and its great indoors at 50 ft.

Jim

[Lloyd Smale]

are you looking for a scope or a spotting scope? If its a spotting scope and your only looking at 50 feet give a good pair of center focus binoculars on a tripod a try. Bottom line is most optics are made to look at things far out not close in.

[Merle]

check "airgun" scopes like the centerpoint sold at Wal-mart-they will focus up close and personal-whsk

Never thought about them - thanks!

 

[Merle]

I'm pretty sure any adjustable objective or side focus scope will get you down to 50 ft.  I'm not sure about 21 though, better check it out before you buy.  I have a cheap BSA 6 x 24 on my .22 and its great indoors at 50 ft.

Jim

I don't have one of those, but will look at them in the shop - thanks!

 

[Merle]

are you looking for a scope or a spotting scope? If its a spotting scope and your only looking at 50 feet give a good pair of center focus binoculars on a tripod a try. Bottom line is most optics are made to look at things far out not close in.

I am looking for either a spotting scope, or binoculars, whatever will focus in close. Some of the Postal Matches I shoot require one shot per target. or hits in sequence, etc, and it becomes quite a penalty if you take extra shots. Currently I have to reel in the targets to see just where & what I have hit, and that wastes time.

I have four pairs of binoculars and two spotting scopes and none of them will give a clear picture at 50 ft, let alone closer.  suppose that is a statement on my eyesight, so ....

Thanks for the response.

 

[JustaShooter]

The Nikon ProStaff 16-48 x 65 can focus down to 13 feet (I've tested mine to a bit closer than that, but not much).  Might be a bit pricey for what you want though, they go for close to $400 (somewhat less depending on where you shop).  Could be something better suited to you, check out riflescopes.com and look at their specs (they should list a close focus distance) then shop around.

Just a Shooter

[Merle]

The Nikon ProStaff 16-48 x 65 can focus down to 13 feet (I've tested mine to a bit closer than that, but not much).  Might be a bit pricey for what you want though, they go for close to $400 (somewhat less depending on where you shop).  Could be something better suited to you, check out riflescopes.com and look at their specs (they should list a close focus distance) then shop around.

Just a Shooter

Yeah, $400 is out of my price range.
Riflescope dot come, eh?
Thanks, I'll check them out.

 

[Lloyd Smale]

Im going to make a suggestion i should burn in hell and really dont know if they would work but have you tried something like those auto focus jason binoculars. I ride my dad and brother in law constantly about those pieces of *** but they may work in your circumstance. You also might want to try a lower magnification binocular like a 5x. All else fails and you have power mount a light shinning on the back of your target

[Merle]

Im going to make a suggestion i should burn in hell and really dont know if they would work but have you tried something like those auto focus jason binoculars. I ride my dad and brother in law constantly about those pieces of *** but they may work in your circumstance. You also might want to try a lower magnification binocular like a 5x. All else fails and you have power mount a light shinning on the back of your target

I've never heard of Jason brand, but from your description I gather they have a "less than spectacular" reputation. I'm going to go down to Bass Pro & look at their selections, as the lowest power binocs I have are 7x35. This is at a commercial range, so I don't have the option of mounting anything, anywhere, so I am SOL there.

I hope you don't get too toasted for this suggestion!!!

Thanks.

 

[drdougrx]

I use a weaver rimfire scope 3x9 with an adjustable objective.  I like it very much as it's on a special edition 10/22 that is kinda euro looking and a scope with more power would "overpower" the rifle in size.

[Merle]

I use a weaver rimfire scope 3x9 with an adjustable objective.  I like it very much as it's on a special edition 10/22 that is kinda euro looking and a scope with more power would "overpower" the rifle in size.

OK, thanks.
It sounds as if an adjustable objective scope will do the job.
I never messed with one before, so am pretty un-familiar with how they work.

 

[drdougrx]

Hey Merle,

You set the power and then adjust the obj lens till you get a clear site picture.

[Lloyd Smale]

they sure dont impress me! Take a look at stiener i know they make a 6x

Im going to make a suggestion i should burn in hell and really dont know if they would work but have you tried something like those auto focus jason binoculars. I ride my dad and brother in law constantly about those pieces of *** but they may work in your circumstance. You also might want to try a lower magnification binocular like a 5x. All else fails and you have power mount a light shinning on the back of your target

I've never heard of Jason brand, but from your description I gather they have a "less than spectacular" reputation. I'm going to go down to Bass Pro & look at their selections, as the lowest power binocs I have are 7x35. This is at a commercial range, so I don't have the option of mounting anything, anywhere, so I am SOL there.

I hope you don't get too toasted for this suggestion!!!

Thanks.

 

[Merle]

Hey Merle,

You set the power and then adjust the obj lens till you get a clear site picture.

Sounds simple enough, I should be able to manage that.

Thanks

 

[myarmor]

Just putting it out there, but you might want to check out some of the Mueller offerings. The have a close Paralax and there is nothing but good things about them. If it doesn't work out, they will make it right with you, very good customer service.

http://www.muelleroptics.com/



-Aaron

[Merle]

Just putting it out there, but you might want to check out some of the Mueller offerings. The have a close Paralax and there is nothing but good things about them. If it doesn't work out, they will make it right with you, very good customer service.

http://www.muelleroptics.com/



-Aaron

I'm not familiar with them either, but will check them out.

Thanks