27-01-2014, 07:36 PM
I have a carcano with the identical scope as described in the above text. I can offer the following comments from experience.
1. The four power scope is extremely difficult to track a moving object. Field of vision is very limited and locating a lost target is difficult.
I understand the Carcano as a snipers rifle used an eight power scope during WWII.
2. You can use the iron sights with the scope mounted and you do not lose vision when you reload. I e. the bolt does not obscure the target.
3. I have placed three shots within a 3" circle consistently at 100 yards.
4. In looking at the parabolic calculation, remember the shots were elevation down and should be considered.
5. Adjusting the scope is difficult without a stand to hold position on the rifle.
If I had been in Dealey that day with that gun, I would have used the iron sights and totally ignored the scope. If on the other hand I was shooting at General Walker through a window, I might use the scope.
1. The four power scope is extremely difficult to track a moving object. Field of vision is very limited and locating a lost target is difficult.
I understand the Carcano as a snipers rifle used an eight power scope during WWII.
2. You can use the iron sights with the scope mounted and you do not lose vision when you reload. I e. the bolt does not obscure the target.
3. I have placed three shots within a 3" circle consistently at 100 yards.
4. In looking at the parabolic calculation, remember the shots were elevation down and should be considered.
5. Adjusting the scope is difficult without a stand to hold position on the rifle.
If I had been in Dealey that day with that gun, I would have used the iron sights and totally ignored the scope. If on the other hand I was shooting at General Walker through a window, I might use the scope.