Not to necro again, but I've bookmarked this thread for the information on the Santoze modified 50yard/200meter zero. I do have a question for Molon if he cares to answer it:
Preface:
I have a Trijicon TA31F (4x32, red chevron) for my primary carbine optic, and I am not certain that I want to use the reticle any differently than its original intent with a 100 yard/meter zero, because the subtensions on the bullet drop compensator are regulated for that zero.
Question:
With that in mind, is it there anything tactically unsound about using the 50 yard zero for my iron sights (should the scope become damaged), while maintaining the 100 yard zero for the 4X optic? Alternatively, has anyone ever worked out what the subtensions on the Trijicon TA31F's bullet drop compensator would work out to with the scope zeroed at 50 yards? I realize that the ballistics would be unchanged for the cartridge;, but for instance, what would the 400meter mark on the BDC work out to with a 50 yard zero?
I'm an old poop with the older Mark 60+ eyeballs, and I can't really see a target that clearly beyond about 50 yards without magnification (and/or glasses). This particular carbine is a both a general purpose/hunting carbine (Texas hogs and whitetail) as well as my SHTF weapon. God willing and the creek don't rise, I'll never need iron sights. I really like the idea of the 50 yard zero and its flatter shooting trajectory out to real-life distances. I'm just wondering if it is at all worth it to do that with the Trijicon.
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