SR6 & SR12 FAQs
What is the best way to measure a target with the reticle?
What setting would best suit Hunter FT in .177 calibre?
Can I use an SR scope with high mounts?
If I use a faster or slower pellet will the trajectory suit the reticle?
Are these scopes suitable for Spring rifles?
Will an SR scope work with my rim fire or centre fire rifle?
Where are the reticles positioned in the scope?
Can I still use the turrets to dial in for different
Can I use the main crosswire and trajectory lines to judge range?
What setting would best suit Hunter FT in .177 calibre?
Can I use an SR scope with high mounts?
If I use a faster or slower pellet will the trajectory suit the reticle?
Are these scopes suitable for Spring rifles?
Will an SR scope work with my rim fire or centre fire rifle?
Where are the reticles positioned in the scope?
Can I still use the turrets to dial in for different
Can I use the main crosswire and trajectory lines to judge range?
What is the best way to measure a target with the reticle?
Each scope has a reference magnification where the individual spaces "A" through to "D" represent 3ins at 50yds. If a target size is known fairly accurately it can be compared against the 3ins spaces and its range estimated in relation to 50yds. For example - if a 3inch object takes up more than 1 space (e.g. 2.5 spaces) divide that number into 50 and you have the range.
50 ÷ 2.5 = 20yds
Similarly, if a larger target (e.g. something 5ins tall) takes up section "A" when on the reference mag - multiply 50yds by 5 and divide the sum by 3.
50 x 5 = 250
250 ÷ 3 = 83yds
If the same sized (5ins) target takes up section "B" of the reticle - it would be half as far i.e. nearly 42yds away. The SR calculator has been designed to do these calculations for you. Click Here
What setting would best suit Hunter FT in .177 calibre?
In our tests, one of the best setups for Hunter FT was to use an SR6 scope on 12x magnification and zero the main crosswire for 40yds. With the magnification set higher than the 6x reference mag, the space between the reticles characters is smaller – suiting the flatter .177 trajectory. At the same time the bracketing section “A” through “D” is proportionately reduced in size and the individual spaces would represent 1.5ins at 50yds or 1ins at 33yds making it more useful for range-finding on the kill areas of FT targets.
Can I use an SR scope with high mounts?
Yes – The trajectory will alter in relation to the reticle if high mounts are used but by adjusting the zero distance and magnification slightly a good selection of aim points can still be achieved.
Each scope has a reference magnification where the individual spaces "A" through to "D" represent 3ins at 50yds. If a target size is known fairly accurately it can be compared against the 3ins spaces and its range estimated in relation to 50yds. For example - if a 3inch object takes up more than 1 space (e.g. 2.5 spaces) divide that number into 50 and you have the range.
50 ÷ 2.5 = 20yds
Similarly, if a larger target (e.g. something 5ins tall) takes up section "A" when on the reference mag - multiply 50yds by 5 and divide the sum by 3.
50 x 5 = 250
250 ÷ 3 = 83yds
If the same sized (5ins) target takes up section "B" of the reticle - it would be half as far i.e. nearly 42yds away. The SR calculator has been designed to do these calculations for you. Click Here
What setting would best suit Hunter FT in .177 calibre?
In our tests, one of the best setups for Hunter FT was to use an SR6 scope on 12x magnification and zero the main crosswire for 40yds. With the magnification set higher than the 6x reference mag, the space between the reticles characters is smaller – suiting the flatter .177 trajectory. At the same time the bracketing section “A” through “D” is proportionately reduced in size and the individual spaces would represent 1.5ins at 50yds or 1ins at 33yds making it more useful for range-finding on the kill areas of FT targets.
Can I use an SR scope with high mounts?
Yes – The trajectory will alter in relation to the reticle if high mounts are used but by adjusting the zero distance and magnification slightly a good selection of aim points can still be achieved.
If I use a faster or slower pellet will the trajectory
suit the reticle?
Yes – For a slower pellet try turning the magnification down slightly and if a faster pellet is used the reticle lines can be effectively closed up a little bit to suit by increasing the mag.
Are these scopes suitable for Spring rifles?
Yes – SR scopes work very well on Spring powered rifles and the reticle should suit the pellet flight in most cases.
Will an SR scope work with my rim fire or centre fire rifle?
Yes – A further zero distance is used on rim fire and centre fire rifles but the area on the SR reticle above centre still acts as an aiming point at intermediate ranges and those lines below the main crosswire can be used for extreme range. With some experimentation, a very useful set of aiming points can be acquired for most trajectories.
Where are the reticles positioned in the scope?
The SR reticles are in the second focal plane which allows the shooter to adjust the magnification and adapt the reticle spacing to suit faster or slower pellet and bullet flights.
Can I still use the turrets to dial in for different ranges?
Yes – The SR scope can be dialled for a specific range but obviously the lines can fulfil that function as well.
Can I use the main crosswire and trajectory lines to judge range?
Yes – With some practice, the whole reticle can act as a range finder. The size of a known object or target can be measured against the reticle and with experience from previous comparisons; its distance can be established.
Yes – For a slower pellet try turning the magnification down slightly and if a faster pellet is used the reticle lines can be effectively closed up a little bit to suit by increasing the mag.
Are these scopes suitable for Spring rifles?
Yes – SR scopes work very well on Spring powered rifles and the reticle should suit the pellet flight in most cases.
Will an SR scope work with my rim fire or centre fire rifle?
Yes – A further zero distance is used on rim fire and centre fire rifles but the area on the SR reticle above centre still acts as an aiming point at intermediate ranges and those lines below the main crosswire can be used for extreme range. With some experimentation, a very useful set of aiming points can be acquired for most trajectories.
Where are the reticles positioned in the scope?
The SR reticles are in the second focal plane which allows the shooter to adjust the magnification and adapt the reticle spacing to suit faster or slower pellet and bullet flights.
Can I still use the turrets to dial in for different ranges?
Yes – The SR scope can be dialled for a specific range but obviously the lines can fulfil that function as well.
Can I use the main crosswire and trajectory lines to judge range?
Yes – With some practice, the whole reticle can act as a range finder. The size of a known object or target can be measured against the reticle and with experience from previous comparisons; its distance can be established.
