Re: Basic (Stupid?) Scope Question

On most scope(I know of no exceptions), the direction refers to point of
impact. Left means the shot moves left, etc. No question is stupid, but some
people can be real dinks about imparting (or parting with) what they
consider to be their "wealth" of knowledge.
Regards,
Brian
Vermont


Brian
"ML" <lipsey.mike@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On the adjustment knobs on a scope, there is a "L" for left on one and
> a "Up" on the other. Does the "L" for left mean:
>
> A) Move the crosshairs left towards where your bullet is hitting
> target
>
> -or-
>
> B) Move the target in view left (essentially moving the crosshairs to
> the right)?
>
> I know this is basic, but I cannot seem to figure it out and I have
> always had someone else sight in my scope. It is time I learn myself.
>
> Thanks!
> Mike
.

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