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What Is Parallax Adjustment on a Scope? How It Works and When to Use It

October 17, 2026 by Reto Wyss
Close-up of a precision rifle scope showing its turrets and side focus knob, illustrating parallax adjustment

Parallax adjustment moves the target image onto the reticle’s focal plane so the crosshair stays put when your eye shifts. Here is how it works, how to set it in the right order, and when a fixed-parallax scope is enough.

Categories Rifle Scopes Tags long range shooting, parallax, rifle scope basics, side focus

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