Question about Falcon Menace 4.5-18x56 MP20 Mil in metric measurements

[usmcchet9296]

I got a good deal on a Falcon Menace 4.5-18x56. The only problem is its a metric scope 1cm @ 100m per click
in the real world of inches how would that translate compared to a US style scope?

[The Archangel]

I got a good deal on a Falcon Menace 4.5-18x56. The only problem is its a metric scope 1cm @ 100m per click
in the real world of inches how would that translate compared to a US style scope?

I have one on my Mk12 Mod 1 and I would say that each click is between 1/4 - 1/2 MOA (closer to the 1/4).

Great scope: very clear, holds zero and built like a tank for the money. The only problem is I can't seem to find a Butler Creek flip up cover for the 56mm Objective. The sizing chart says that for Objective size 56mm, the Size 39 will work. There is no way that would work since the local stores only carry up to size 47 and that's STILL TOO SMALL. I don't want to order one online and not have it fit.

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/11621/236482.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/11621/236483.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/128/11621/236484.jpg

[usmcchet9296]

Archangel I know you have a Larue mount but can you measure the distance from the bottom on the scope tube to the bottom front of the scope
I need to order rings but dont want to go too high or too low

[The Archangel]

Archangel I know you have a Larue mount but can you measure the distance from the bottom on the scope tube to the bottom front of the scope
I need to order rings but dont want to go too high or too low

So that I am clear, you want me to measure the bottom of the scope (Underneath the turret knobs) in relation to the bottom of the large 56mm objective lense correct?

I won't be able to get to it until this weekend.

[usmcchet9296]

Archangel I should be getting mine tomorrow or the next day so Ill just measure mine and order the rings this weekend

[HolyRoller]

I got a good deal on a Falcon Menace 4.5-18x56. The only problem is its a metric scope 1cm @ 100m per click
in the real world of inches how would that translate compared to a US style scope?
Problem?!? Quite a lot of us would prefer metric clicks, which are actually 1/10 mil clicks, since the scope has mil dots not MOA dots. 0.1 mil is about 1/3 MOA or 1/3" per 100yd.

The answer is also within your question. 1cm = about 1/3", 100m = about 110yd, still about 1/3 MOA. Some people think 1/2 MOA is too coarse and won't let you zero and aim precisely enough, others think 1/4 MOA is too fine and takes too many clicks, so 1/3 MOA or 0.1 mil may be a happy medium. I can't comment on Falcon scopes, never having had one, but the mil/metric clicks are a plus, not a minus, unless you're a benchrester who needs 1/8 MOA clicks.

[The Archangel]

Archangel I should be getting mine tomorrow or the next day so Ill just measure mine and order the rings this weekend

Excellent and congratulations! I think you will be very pleased with the scope. If you happen to figure out the size of the Butler Creek Flip-Up cover for the objective end is, please PM me.

[Sam]

1" = 2.54cm so 1cm = 0.393"

Using that as the base for the calculation, 1cm at 100m would convert to:

0.36" at 100 yd.