I have a Bushnell Legend 5-15X that is calibrated at 15X.... however it is no longer made.... Bob
A couple of reasons why. Standard mil-dots were designed for correct visual proportions when viewed at 10x. It’s easy for a manufacturer to choose to use it rather than a custom designed reticle. A 10x calibrated reticle makes the math simpler when running at various known magnifications. Lots of SFP scopes use standard mil-dots.That does not apply to FFP scopes and you might notice that they tend to use non-standard reticles. A standard mil-dot reticle does not work all that well on an FFP scope.
While not at maximum X power Hawke Sidewinders come in a 1/2 mil @ 20X retical calibration in lieu of the standard 10x calibration.
Quote from: Scotchmo on January 06, 2021, 02:43:14 PMA couple of reasons why. Standard mil-dots were designed for correct visual proportions when viewed at 10x. It’s easy for a manufacturer to choose to use it rather than a custom designed reticle. A 10x calibrated reticle makes the math simpler when running at various known magnifications. Lots of SFP scopes use standard mil-dots.That does not apply to FFP scopes and you might notice that they tend to use non-standard reticles. A standard mil-dot reticle does not work all that well on an FFP scope.Scott,For FT Hunter Class, how would a FFP scope help? I assume that it would be set and stay at 16X?Also, other than a SWSA fixed 16X scope, I am not aware of any others. I would think that it would be easier to make a fixed power scope that has a narrow depth of field, than a variable power scope? I believe there is demand there. Yes, No, Maybe?-Y
Quote from: Motorhead on January 06, 2021, 05:19:41 PMWhile not at maximum X power Hawke Sidewinders come in a 1/2 mil @ 20X retical calibration in lieu of the standard 10x calibration.Isn't 1/2 mil at 20X the same as 1 mil at 10X? -Y