Matt.Cross

Yes, but you still need a visual aiming reference in order to get the gun oriented correctly to the target.

What was the number for the bullet apex elevation from Line of Sight again? Hundreds of feet, but I don't remember the number.....

Those pieces are separate, though they move together when you change the magnification. Rotate the eyepiece free of the locking ring by rotating it counterclockwise beyond the point where the magnification adjustment stops/locks out, then maximize the magnification. Adjust the parallax (infinity works best) so that the optic is not focused, then adjust the eyepiece until the reticle is clear. When you have the eyepiece set correctly, the reticle will always be clear regardless of parallax or magnification. Once the eyepiece is set, preserve the relationship between the eyepiece and the magnification ring, and tighten the locking ring. ETA: Manuals are free & located here: https://www.nightforceoptics.com/download/

Yes sir, that's normal functionality on a NightForce. Won't hurt a thing.

Sorry to hear about Tucker, poor fella.

Wow, what a ride! I think I need a cigarette now...

🤣 So Melody talked me into venturing down to Greeneville, SC for a big homeschooling convention. Though I'm a huge homeschooling proponent, this would not usually be my jam... However, I elected to humor my sweetie and tag along, and then I spotted these shmoes... Totally worth the travel, hotel room, and time/cost. Got to spend a bit of time with both, and they're as hilarious and awesome in person as they are onscreen.

Oh, this guy was there too...

Hey Tom, look who I found...

Happy Birthday brother!!!

I didn't know there was any other way...

One of the big keys to this is setting your position up as much as possible to minimize muscular input. The less effort you have to exert to maintain your NPOA, the more optimal that position will be for shot follow-through and return to NPOA. Bipod height and preload are big factors, if your bipod is not under some natural preload when your body is fully relaxed, it will be harder to regain control of your sight picture during recoil. I like to start with mild preload for a relaxed prone position, and then use minimal forward pressure with my toes to adjust in slightly more tension for the shot. For me, I want my NPOA to be reticle center mass on target with my body completely relaxed and breath 80% exhaled, with no muscular input exerted. I also try to support my head as much as possible via the rifle, and thus minimize muscle use in my neck.

Developing the muscle memory for recoil management is a good time investment, the sooner the sight picture returns to natural point of aim, the better your odds of spotting your own impact, and a quick correction if necessary for a follow-up.

🤣 Uh-oh, seems I've been threatened with a good time...

Co-worker today says to me at lunch: "You're a Long Range shooter!!?" Me: Uh, yeah.... *somewhat puzzled* Him: "Do you know how I know you're a long range shooter?" *I make a terrible, dumb guess* Him(laughing): "No, I googled the new CEO and your name pops up as one of the first results, some thread about your challenge coin or something.... How far have you shot exactly?" Me: "2,960 yards, roughly." Him(Engineer & Avid Hunter): *math processing look* Me(laughing): "1 mile + 1200 yards" Him: *wowed look* If you're still watching B, hi.