Need help sighting in Exomax with Varizone scope
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Need help sighting in Exomax with Varizone scope
Was sighting in my exomax (that I bought from whitetail hunter) yesterday, using Goldtip Laser II bolts, 100 gr field points.
The cross-hairs are bang-on at 20 yards.
With the speed dial turned all the way up to 350, I am high at 30 yards (~ 1 "), higher at 40 yards ( ~ 3"), and way high at 50 yards (~ 5 " ).
Based on my interpretation, this would mean that, if the speed ring went any higher, I would have to set the speed ring to higher than 350, as I am shooting high.
Since it does not go any higher, what do you folks suggest as my options?
My solution was to figure out where my aiming points are for the various distances. However, I would prefer to use the scope's aiming points as they are much easier to use, and are less prone to error.
Has anyone else encountered this? I also have a Paradox with a Varizone scope and have it successfully sighted in (speed dial is set to ~ 340 ).
Is there something I am doing wrong? Thanks in advance.[/i]
The cross-hairs are bang-on at 20 yards.
With the speed dial turned all the way up to 350, I am high at 30 yards (~ 1 "), higher at 40 yards ( ~ 3"), and way high at 50 yards (~ 5 " ).
Based on my interpretation, this would mean that, if the speed ring went any higher, I would have to set the speed ring to higher than 350, as I am shooting high.
Since it does not go any higher, what do you folks suggest as my options?
My solution was to figure out where my aiming points are for the various distances. However, I would prefer to use the scope's aiming points as they are much easier to use, and are less prone to error.
Has anyone else encountered this? I also have a Paradox with a Varizone scope and have it successfully sighted in (speed dial is set to ~ 340 ).
Is there something I am doing wrong? Thanks in advance.[/i]
This is my dilemma, I am hitting high, and the scope is already set to the maximum speed, therefore I can't turn it up any more.GaryL wrote:Heres what the paper work states:
(...) if you're hitting high, turn it "up". You should also try shooting at 40 and 50yds, and use the same method to "fine tune" the scope. " this has also been posted by ComfyBear...
Check your scope and make sure it is proply seated, then turn your speed ring back to 310-325 and see where your bolt hits. Also check your flecthing and make sure it is not hitting the rail.. It is also possible you may have a defective scope.
Turn your speed ring back as I stated first and try it.
ComfyBear are the instructions I gave correct on setting the speed ring
http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?
t=938&highlight=vari+zone
Once you're zeroed in at 20 yds, you should only use the "speed" ring to make adjustments for 30, 40, and 50 yds.
Shooting a 2219 bolt, you definitely will not obtain 330fps.
Like Red Labels has said, set the speed to 300fps, then shoot at 30 yards.
If you're hitting low, turn the speed "down", if you're hitting high, turn it "up". You should also try shooting at 40 and 50yds, and use the same method to "fine tune" the scope.
If you set the speed correctly you should be "right on" at all distances
Turn your speed ring back as I stated first and try it.
ComfyBear are the instructions I gave correct on setting the speed ring
http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?
t=938&highlight=vari+zone
Once you're zeroed in at 20 yds, you should only use the "speed" ring to make adjustments for 30, 40, and 50 yds.
Shooting a 2219 bolt, you definitely will not obtain 330fps.
Like Red Labels has said, set the speed to 300fps, then shoot at 30 yards.
If you're hitting low, turn the speed "down", if you're hitting high, turn it "up". You should also try shooting at 40 and 50yds, and use the same method to "fine tune" the scope.
If you set the speed correctly you should be "right on" at all distances
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it looks like you've got a super duper fast bow...i have seen some of these shoot in excess of 360fps...with your speed dial at 350, sure you're going to be high...the only options you have are to establish what the actual yardages are in relationship to the markers in the scope (they should only be out a couple of yards), or change your bolt to a slightly heavier bolt and slow the bow a bit...sounds like you're probably shooting lazers and a change to 2213's will tone the bow down just a bit... (or change to a 125 grain point in lieu of the 100, which i think you are using now ?...the bow will group just a little tighter with the heavier point anyhow )
wayne...
wayne...
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i have been shooting 414gr. bolts balanced 10% forward of center on an exomag and they are matched quite nicely with all my yardage markers on high setting on a varizone.be sure to have properly balanced bolts and and good fletching........even the slightest ripple in vane will affect flight path.