I hаνе a simmons All Target Variable scope. I wаѕ adjusting fοr windage аnd elevation, bυt I noticed thаt thе cross hairs mονе іn reverse? If I want thе impact tο gο down, I hаνе tο mονе іt up. Cаn anyone tеll mе hοw tο fix thіѕ?
Momma – I hаνе tο give more details, wat уου ѕау іѕ trυе. Bυt whеn уου unscrew thе adjustments caps іt іѕ labeled wіth left οr rіght, up аnd down. Whеn I turn thе screws ѕау down thе cross hais mονе up???
make sure the Scope is mounted on the rifle the correct way
i would take it to a pro shop and tell them what happened and see what they say.
THAT IS NORMAL YOU BAFOON THINK ABOUT IT THE CROSS HAIRS ARE JUST WHAT YOU AIM WITH SO IF YOU ARE SHOOTING AND YOU WANT TO BRING THE SHOTS DOWN YOU MOVE THE CROSS HAIRS UP THAT MAKES YOU ACTUALLY AIM LOWER IN THE SCOPE, IF YOU WANT THE SHOTS TO COME UP YOU MOVE THE CROSS HAIRS DOWN YOU DONT NEED TO FIX ANYTHING EXCEPT YOUR HEAD
Thank you white tail at least someone can understand how “complex” sighting in a scope is because apparently I didnt make it clear enough
All crosshairs move in the reverse rotation on most popular brands (which up moves the crosshairs down and down they go up). They are the same in iron sites as well. Moving the crosshairs down make’s the impact go up and vise versa. All you are doing is dialing it in to the point of impact with which the bore is pointed. If your sighting in from a stationary vise with a good hold on the gun and can see your impact point after your first shot do this to quick sight. After your shot DO not move the gun, observe impact hole through scope. While keeping your eye on hole adjust the crosshairs to where they are dead center of the last shot Remember DO NOT move the gun ONLY adjust the crosshairs to dead center of last shot. It’s easier done with a buddy helping while your looking through the scope without touching the rifle in any kinda way he/she can adjust for you. A sight in can be done in less than 2 shots this way with a good scope that dial locks down quick and doesn’t jump out on you on moderate recoil. Thats why I prefer 1/8 MOA Leupolds instead of 1/2 MOA adjustments. They are more precise and don’t click into place.
Momma Mia ! I have always wanted to shout this and finally did so electronically, even.
Do this. Hold firearm as if aiming at a target.
Pretend your eyes are the crosshairs of your scope.
You can see where the barrel is pointed at and most likely the bullet will hit there if you were aiming shooting for real.
Now without moving firearm, raise your face and look at something directly above the barrel. If this was where your scope crosshair was pointed at, your gun would shoot low !
Honest!
Now bring your eyes focus on something below the firearms barrel. Without moving firearm. If your scopes crosshairs were pointed there, your firearm would shoot high.
Honest!
A scope is an optical system much like your eyes. Only thing is the scope is at a fixed height above the firearms bore.
So. . .
to have bullet impact to go down, move crosshairs up
to have bullet impact to go up, move crosshairs down
to have bullet impact go right, move crosshairs to the left
to have the bullet impact go left, move crosshairs to the right
So basically the answer to your confusion is. . .
for bullet to move where you want it to go, move proper scope turret adjustment in opposite direction.