FIRING WITH AN INVERTED SCOPE (IMPOSSIBLE?)

Published on May 4, 2024
Duration: 10:19

This video demonstrates the challenges and feasibility of shooting with an inverted rifle scope. Instructor Harold Cabunoc proves that hitting targets at 500 meters is possible, but highlights the extreme difficulty due to a drastically reduced field of view and eye relief issues. The technique requires significant estimation and adaptation, making it highly impractical for consistent accuracy.

Quick Summary

Shooting with an inverted rifle scope is possible, even at 500 meters, but it's extremely challenging and not advisable. The inverted setup drastically reduces the field of view and compromises eye relief, making target acquisition difficult and inconsistent. Proper scope installation is essential for effective aiming.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Can you hit with an inverted scope?
  2. 00:14Identifying Scope Parts: Objective vs. Ocular Lens
  3. 00:21Inspiration: US Navy Inverted Scope Incident
  4. 00:38Validating the Claim: Can it still hit?
  5. 00:47Correct Scope Setup: Objective Front, Ocular Rear
  6. 01:02Identifying Inverted Setup: Power Ring Location
  7. 01:30Physical Differences: Ocular vs. Objective Size
  8. 01:40Testing the Inverted Scope Performance
  9. 01:51Effect of Inverted Scope: Small Reticle, Distant Target
  10. 02:01Scope's Purpose: Bringing Targets Closer
  11. 02:21Experiencing the Inverted Scope: Difficulty Acquiring Target
  12. 02:36Reticle Visibility with Inverted Scope
  13. 02:47Using Illuminated Reticle
  14. 02:56The Problem of Eye Relief
  15. 03:09Difficulty Achieving True Sight Picture
  16. 03:21Live Fire: Attempting Shots
  17. 03:43Confirmation: It Hits, But Zero is Different
  18. 03:54Challenge: Difficulty Acquiring Sight Picture
  19. 04:01Impact on Field of View
  20. 04:11Field of View Reduction Analogy
  21. 04:16Adjusting Power with Inverted Scope
  22. 04:26Difficulty Hitting Target
  23. 04:32Inconsistent Shots
  24. 05:01Difficulty Finding Reticle
  25. 05:07Recap: Inverted Scope Challenges
  26. 05:12Moving to 500 Meters
  27. 05:17Testing Accuracy at 500m
  28. 05:28Difficulty Finding Aiming Point at 500m
  29. 05:39Target Becomes Invisible
  30. 06:04First Hit at 500m
  31. 06:11Adjusting for Shots
  32. 07:18Hits Achieved at Half a Kilometer
  33. 07:24The Expertise Required for Inverted Shooting
  34. 07:31Technique: Estimating Target Location
  35. 07:45Using Reticle as Reference
  36. 07:58Proving it's Possible, But a Challenge
  37. 08:06First Time Shooting with Inverted Scope
  38. 08:10You Can Do It, But You Look Stupid
  39. 08:17Conclusion: Hits at 500m Possible, But Not Advisable
  40. 08:31Importance of Proper Scope Installation
  41. 08:35Challenges of Aiming with Inverted Scope
  42. 08:45Buying Scopes with Correct Specifications
  43. 08:53Correct Orientation: Objective Front, Ocular Rear
  44. 09:09Lesson for Armorers: Install Scopes Properly
  45. 09:16Commander's Need for Properly Set Up Scopes
  46. 09:34Avoiding Humiliation in Front of Critics
  47. 09:49Final Thoughts and Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you actually hit a target with a rifle scope installed upside down?

Yes, it is possible to hit targets with an inverted scope, even at distances like 500 meters. However, it presents significant challenges due to a drastically reduced field of view and compromised eye relief, making it extremely difficult and inconsistent.

What are the main problems with using an inverted rifle scope?

The primary issues are a severely limited field of view, making target acquisition difficult, and improper eye relief, which hinders achieving a clear sight picture. The reticle also appears smaller, and the target seems much farther away than it is.

How does an inverted scope affect the shooter's view?

An inverted scope dramatically narrows the field of view, making it hard to see the target and its surroundings. It also makes the target appear much smaller and farther away, negating the scope's intended purpose of bringing distant objects closer.

Is it advisable to shoot with an inverted scope?

No, it is not advisable to shoot with an inverted scope. While possible to achieve hits with significant effort and estimation, it is highly impractical, inconsistent, and can make the shooter appear foolish. Proper installation is crucial for effective aiming.

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