A thorough conversation with Swarovski - Conclusion: Rookhawk knows nothing and is wrong about everything

[Russ16]

This fascination with adjustable turrets is mind boggling to me. I have scopes with adjustable turrets on two rifles, both intended for long range shooting. IMO, if you need adjustable turrets on shots out to four hundred, you don’t know your rifle well enough.

I have one rifle with one figured I needed to at least experience it before criticizing. All I do is spend all my time paranoid that the turret has gotten moved without me knowing it.

 

[CZDiesel]

This fascination with adjustable turrets is mind boggling to me. I have scopes with adjustable turrets on two rifles, both intended for long range shooting. IMO, if you need adjustable turrets on shots out to four hundred, you don’t know your rifle well enough.

The Boone & Crocket reticle on my 264 and 7STW will allow me to hold dead on with the specific stadia out to 600yrds and then 700yrds using the top of the bottom duplex! And without having to fiddle with a silly turret!
Exactly how many wanna be sniper hunters are gonna shoot out past 700 yards?

 

[Green Chile]

The main thing is to know your gun/load and be able to get on target quickly. I've dialed at distance a few times on game (like Coues) but the main thing is knowing your setup and being able to shoot with confidence in as little time as possible. Sometimes game is unaware but a lot of opportunities don't last more than 10 seconds if that.

I think the most common mistake I have seen in the field is having too much magnification dialed up and the shooter can't see the animal or find them...or they switch back and forth between binos and riflescope. If the PH calls it out to you, get on the scope with as little delay as possible. When I see the sticks coming up, I'm setting up right now while the PH is making a decision. I want to be ready to shoot without delay. Get on the sticks and get settled onto the right animal and get your breathing under control while making any small adjustments if needed.

 

[Datchew]

Guess I'll stick with leupy vx6's
Rugged, dial reliably, and at least a small amount of consideration for customer preferences.