Swaro x5i - anyone setting zero to take advantage of sub zero feature?

[repins05]

Curious if anyone is using the sub zero feature on their x5 by setting zero at 400, 500, 600 yards etc? I am usually shooting 400 yards plus so I can see an advantage to setting my zero higher. Currently zero on all my rifles is 100 yards. I think I would need to change all of my rifles to the same zero so I do not create confusion in the field for myself.

 

[dukxdog]

I set my zero at 300 yards with my X5. Then every 50 yards with the ballistic turret rings. 500 yards is three clicks past the 450 marker with my 270WSM.

I think it's very easy.

 

[D_Dubya]

seems a whole lot easier to set zero at 100 and then just keep it dialed up to whatever distance you want to zero. Makes it easier to have a card with quick references for my brain. I use a kestrel for stuff over 500, and I have never used the sub-zero function. Mine is an X5 3.5x18x50

 

[dukxdog]

My way needs no card.

Also not adjustment to 300+ yards.

Very easy and minimalist.

 

[D_Dubya]

an X5 is an awful lot of scope to be minimalist, your method certainly will work and I have used similar with other scopes. Not knocking your way, it’s just a lot of scope to use that way imho.

 

[dukxdog]

Well you are right. I was thinking of my Z5 with the BT rings.

The X5i 5-25X on my 300WM Proof rifle I have a ballistic tape on the turret with 25 yard increments. Sorry. It's also very easy to use. I still set the zero at 300yards.