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  1. #1
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    A quick update on the T50.

    Went down the range to do a full rangefinding and turret adjustment setup, whilst the scope performed admirably during this task it was noted that the ability to focus down to 6 yards at 50x mag was not really required, so in an experiment to see if refocusing the objective lens to a minimum of 10yds at 50x would see better seperation at 45 - 55 yards!

    this was easily accomplished by undoing the locking ring on the end of the objective housing and simply screwing the lens carrier in untill the required focus was achieved!

    of course this now meant i had to re-do the rangefinding setup so my spare sidewheel was fitted so i could compare the resulting marks, the end result was an improvement in the seperation on the wheel giving a more even distance between range marks at 2.5yd intervals making the side wheel easier to read as the gaps opened up slightly in the critical 45-55yd set, not by a massive amount but enough to make the excersise worthwhile and giving the scope and edge over the Diamond we used as comparison!

    Today I took the rig to Castleton for the FT comp, I am pleased to say I didn't mis range a single target and was able to read distances down to almost a yard over the full course!
    Not a single target was missed by mis dialing or ranging the scope and all misses were correct for height but missed due to my own misjudgement of the tricky wind conditions!
    the low sun caused no whiteouts and target conrast was excellent even in shadow below bright sun!

    I asked a few of the regulars to have a look at the scope and the only reservation expressed was one, who asked if the reticle could be finer, he considered the crosshair to be a little to thick for his liking!

    Bear in mind I have only had the scope for a few weeks and its early days yet, however it has so far proven to be a very capable scope, I can only hope the production models are as good if not better!

    regards
    Mike

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    these are on sale not far from me if they are like the rest they will take some beating

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    Quote Originally Posted by nice one View Post
    these are on sale not far from me if they are like the rest they will take some beating
    Whereabouts would that be?

    ...and do you know how much for?

    Cheers. Paul

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    Im not sure what Nice is reffering to as far as i know there have been no scopes released for general sale yet, the final settings have yet to be decided upon and Falcon are still tweaking the scope to get the absolute best performance before release!
    I may have one sent for test when Falcon finalises the spec and will let you know if there are any improvements!

    Regards
    Mike.

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    the above is true but as i see it they will be a fantastic scope as the owner of falcon optics nick is a perfectionist, and as with all his other scopes he will not let them out of the door unless personaly checked by himself ,,,

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    Hi everybody!!
    Have you some notice in more about marketing of T50?
    One months is passed and the championships are near to start!!
    Thanks

    Roberto

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    any idea on a price?

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