windage scale

[′win·dij ‚skāl]

(ordnance)

Scale for adjusting a sight to allow for the effect of the wind on a bullet in flight. Also known as wind gage.

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The sight also sports a micrometer windage scale and a large windage-adjusting knob on the right front portion of the sight.

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There is no change of rotation for the elevation knob/dial, but the windage scale will need to be turned in the opposite direction to properly indicate right-to-left or left to right bullet impact changes on target.

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5x Objective Lens Diameter 22mm Angle of View 4 Field of view 236 feet at 1,000 yards Elevation scale 100-1,300 meters Windage scale 10 Mils in either direction Dioptric Correction None Exit Pupil 6mm Eye Relief 2.

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Check that the block for the rear sight's windage scale isn't loose.

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The elevation staff is adjusted by a caroming screw and a wheel while the vernier calibrated windage scale is adjusted by two, opposing thumbscrews.

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After zeroing, you may loosen the screw and set the windage scale to zero.

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The sturdy rest also has a built-in arrow holder and laser-etched windage scales.

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Laser-etched elevation and windage scales allow sight-in in minutes.

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The rear receiver sight features an adjustable diopter eyepiece, vernier graduated elevation and windage scales and quarter-minute adjustment knobs.