ESB 244 Posted August 8, 2022 Anyone have any experience or recommendations on a Smart Scope with laser range finder and ballistic computer built in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,147 Posted August 8, 2022 digital or optical? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackDaWack 2,895 Posted August 8, 2022 17 hours ago, Scorpio64 said: digital or optical? I'm pretty sure they are all digital, as they modify the position of the reticle. I've seen companies like ATN offer these options at a decent price, but the picture quality seems to be severely lacking. Beyond the range finder, which can be useful, I don't see the need for automatic zeroing if you're proficient at adjusting a scope for long range shooting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,147 Posted August 8, 2022 19 minutes ago, JackDaWack said: I'm pretty sure they are all digital, as they modify the position of the reticle. Smart scopes are not all digital. There are optical scopes with built in range finding, and laser dot holdover built in. For example, Burris make a laser scope called the Eliminator III. Optical scopes only move the dot to the correct hold over, windage is still Kentucky style. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichP 115 Posted August 8, 2022 Many of those types of scopes have indexed dots for holdover; an approximation of where to aim. While they can be fairly useful in hunting, they just don't have the same level of granularity as the .25 MOA elevation dial. Kinda like multi-pin bowhunting sights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackDaWack 2,895 Posted August 8, 2022 55 minutes ago, Scorpio64 said: Smart scopes are not all digital. There are optical scopes with built in range finding, and laser dot holdover built in. For example, Burris make a laser scope called the Eliminator III. Optical scopes only move the dot to the correct hold over, windage is still Kentucky style. So there is a a bunch of preset spots for the red dot to appear based on range? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,147 Posted August 8, 2022 21 minutes ago, JackDaWack said: So there is a a bunch of preset spots for the red dot to appear based on range? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jWZgieF511 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,147 Posted August 8, 2022 https://www.youtu.be/N0DNQxfBg9w Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites