Vortex 1x4 1/2 moa clicks ?

[Dr. Lee]

In comparing scopes, I see the Vortex has 1/2 moa clicks. Not sure I like that. Mostly this will be an intermediate range scope, but I would like to be able to make finer adjustments than that.
At 600 yds. 1 click would be 3".
What do you all say ? What are your experiences ?

Dr.

[Drifter]

Holding better than 1/2-moa at 600 with a 4x scope would be somewhat of a challenge, without even taking into account any wind.

I mostly use a couple of scopes with 0.1-mil (~1/3-moa) clicks and 24x power at 600 yards. Can't say that I've ever really wished for finer adjustments, and have purposely steered clear of scopes with finer 0.05-mil clicks.

[Dr. Lee]

Holding better than 1/2-moa at 600 with a 4x scope would be somewhat of a challenge, without even taking into account any wind.

I mostly use a couple of scopes with 0.1-mil (~1/3-moa) clicks and 24x power at 600 yards. Can't say that I've ever really wished for finer adjustments, and have purposely steered clear of scopes with finer 0.05-mil clicks.

exactly why finer adjustments would be a benefit.

[Klem]

Whatever graduations your reticle is in you should look for the same in the turrets.

Either, Mils reticle/Mils turrets, or MOA reticles/MOA turrets. Saves having to do a mental conversion if they are different standards. You will find you use the reticle for more than aiming, more often. I prefer Mils as the decimal system is more intuitive.

[Drifter]

exactly why finer adjustments would be a benefit.

The reticle subtension of that particular scope's center dot is 1 moa:

http://www.vortexoptics.com/uploads/sub_pst_s_1-4x24_tmcq_moa-t.jpg

And the reticle might be ~7.5% too large according to a calibration test:

http://opticsthoughts.com/?page_id=156

So with a 4x scope which has a reticle that covers ~6.5" at 600 yards, I just don't view 3"-clicks as a significant limiting factor.