I don't understand the markings on the reticle. The owner's manual gives a chart with many points on the reticle which are associated with distances, but doesn't explain what they mean. Do you zero at the top of the black post under the multi-layered...
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You zero at the center of the crosshairs, the lower levels help you gauge distance from your initial zero. Standard combat zero is done at 50 meters, so zero at the center crosshairs at 50 meters and you're zero for those crosshairs wil be good for 100 meters if you're using the 5.56mm cartridge
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It took some digging, but the optical centerline of the Redfield is 40.4 mm above the top of the picatinny rail. The UTG multiplier, also available on Amazon, is almost a perfect match at 40.0 mm. I had to search for that information and call the manufactures. It's absurd that they don't publish the only essential piece of useful data that would allow you determine the compatibility of these red dots and multipliers.
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Probably on the onset no.....but you should be able to adjust the red dot scope to align with the center post. That's what I did.
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the way I adjusted was to set my target at 25 yards and O at one inch low. I can best explain the reticle as an upside down Christmas tree, I used the base IE. of the Christmas tree cross as my impact point for aiming, at 25 yards the ark of the bullet is almost nill but at 100 yards it seems to hit right on. and it saves a ;oy of rounds for sight in I use this same method for all my high-power rifles and it has yet to fail. I really didn't get the info that came with the scope or just how the numbering was meant to be used, sorry I'm not much help let me know if you can figure the numbers out, Good LuckVirg the way I adjusted was to set my target at 25 yards and O at one inch low. I can best explain the reticle as an upside down Christmas tree, I used the base IE. of the Christmas tree cross as my impact point for aiming, at 25 yards the ark of the bullet is almost nill but at 100 yards it seems to hit right on. and it saves a ;oy of rounds for sight in I use this same method for all my high-power rifles and it has yet to fail. I really didn't get the info that came with the scope or just how the numbering was meant to be used, sorry I'm not much help let me know if you can figure the numbers... » Read More the way I adjusted was to set my target at 25 yards and O at one inch low. I can best explain the reticle as an upside down Christmas tree, I used the base IE. of the Christmas tree cross as my impact point for aiming, at 25 yards the ark of the bullet is almost nill but at 100 yards it seems to hit right on. and it saves a ;oy of rounds for sight in I use this same method for all my high-power rifles and it has yet to fail. I really didn't get the info that came with the scope or just how the numbering was meant to be used, sorry I'm not much help let me know if you can figure the numbers out, Good LuckVirg « Show Less
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jmich; Like you, I certainly was not trying to be glib. I just did not encounter the problem you did. I do have one idea, though: The scope comes with two eyepieces. One of the eyepieces is useful, but the other one I found useless. The target could not be centered or even seen. Hope this helps.J
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Steve,The reticle is black and there are two back lights inside the scope that light up. They shine a red or green light onto the reticle so they appear to change colors. The problem is the light refracts and the reticle isn't thin and crisp looking. If you are shooting short distance they will work fine but why use a scope at short distance. Just leave the lights turned off and use it like a normal scope and it works great.
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I highly recommend the orange front sight post. I have multiple sets all in orange and it really Jumps out at you when you are looking for fast acquisition. As to the other question point of aim is point of impact. It's is a large front sight post so your basically putting the center of the post where you want to hit.
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No reason at all. The i dot setup is different from the traditional three dot style set up, and that could throw you off if your not used to it. People probably mean they are not target sights (i.e. adjustable windage, narrow rear) but are perfectly fine for the range.
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I returned mine, you could see the dot fine but ran through almost a full box of 9mm and still couldn't get it adjusted correctly, they were good about taking it back but after the bad experience I decided to go a different path.......good luck
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My reticle is a bit oblong, also. I can't answer if this is typical of this model it but doesn't bother me or my shooting.
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It has some range finding reticle, it does light up green and red. I have around 500 rounds through my .300 Win MAG and it still comes back to zero everytime. My scope is clear until right before max zoom.
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I'm not sure I understand what you mean exactly. But here are a couple things I would try: Move your sights farther apart (as far as possible), not closer, the longer your sight plane/picture the better accuracy. When sighting, perhaps start with the large open circle reticle, then flip to the small pin-hole after you sight in. Other than that, the only thing I could think of could be that you have the front sight mounted to a gas block, and the rear sight mounted to your flat-top rail. And those two parts are not the same height (gasblock is shorter) If so, move the front sight up onto the quad-rail (if yours has the same height as receiver rail height), if not, you need a gas block height front sight, or a fore end that is the same height as the rail on your receiver. You have to bring the sights onto the same plane, that's the jist of it. And if that still doesn't work, maybe you forgot to open your eye. lol. good luck.
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Joshua are you talking about using the mil dots to determine distance? If so it is in the instruction manual included with the scope.
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It is to adjust the elevation. U have to unscrew the cap and u'll see the adjustment. Then u can dial in the distance adjustment for the elevation for quicker adj. On the fly after u get it dialed in it works very well. U can dial the distance easily. Great scope for price by far. Good luck :-)
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http://www.wtv-zone.com/Larry82052/BUILD/3030ReticleUsage.htmGo to this url. It's way to much for me to explain here. It's a range finding duplex reticle.
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You will need to measure the OD of the scopes objective and reticle then go to this link for the chart. www.butlercreek.com/media/ButlerCreek-ScopeCoverGuide.pdf Hope this helps.
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Technically any distance I've not zeroed this sight. See, on my PLR-16 I have roughly 2 1/2 to 3 inches between my barrel and the sight. So at a greater distance than where I zeroed out it shoots high and closer to the target it shoots lower. Same problem a P90 rifle has.