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    Posted: January/11/2007 at 10:48
 can you tell me the diff. between them and how important they are?
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Hello

 

See the parallax error and parallax adjustment section in this fine post(practical tactical shooting) by Cheaptrick.

 

http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5297&PN=1



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The diff. to me is one of convenience.  I just like the ease of adjusting a side focus knob, which doesn't disturb my sight picture as much as reaching across to adjust an A/O.  It's just personal preference.
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