Just finished up some sniper rifle testing on the range we used last week. When we were target shooting, I felt there was something really off about the scopes (other than the fact you can't actually use the mil dots to estimate range). Turns out there's a bug with them, specifically with elevation, when you first start shooting. I'll use the .30 cal rifle as an example (the issue is the same for the .50 cal, although the clicks are different). When beginning to shoot the .30 cal at a target 1000m away, you'll find you have to add 290m on top of the 1000m of elevation to hit paper (an elevation setting of 12.9). However, if you adjust the windage a click after firing a few mags your shots sail over the target. Once that happens, you have to lower your elevation to 10.6 to hit paper again.
Double, since I presume long range shots will play a role in today's mission, can you add a range with a target out at 1000m so I can fix the bug before we start (500m should work too if there's not enough space)?
For future reference, here are the elevation settings that hit center mass at 1000m with both the .30 and .50 cal:
Initial Scope Settings @ 1000m
.30 Caliber Rifle
Elevation: 12.9
Windage: +/-.3 to Kestrel reading (If reading is negative add .3. If positive, subtract .3)
.50 Caliber Rifle
Elevation: 11.5
Windage: +/- .4 to Kestrel reading (If reading is negative add .4. If positive, subtract .4)
Final Scope Settings @ 1000m (After bug is fixed)
.30 Caliber Rifle
Elevation: 10.6
Windage: +/-.3 to Kestrel reading (If reading is negative add .3. If positive, subtract .3)
.50 Caliber Rifle
Elevation: 9.5
Windage: +/-.3 to Kestrel reading (If reading is negative add .3. If positive, subtract .3)
