Do any of you use the Stoney Point Target Knobs? I'm thinking of buying a set for my Vari-X III and was wondering how well they work.

The Stony Point knobs are a neat idea and are nice in that you can remove them if you feel you do not need them for a particular hunt, etc.

However, I have had some problems with them

I shoot silhoutte competition and tried them on a Remington XP-100 that I shoot with a 2.5 X 8 Leupold scope on board.

My first problem came when I tried to use them on a special 500 meter match we went to. Since the Leupold dial inside is turning out of the housing when raising impact, it hit the limit on the Stony Point knob before I could get enough elevation to hit the 500 meter targets. I had to remove the Stony Point's to shoot this match, just could not get enough elevation. I know this will not be a problem generally, but it was aggravating to say the least.

Also, be aware that on some scopes, the marks on the Stony Points will not agree with those on the scope. Once graduation on the Stony Point equals about 1.5 inches on the Leupold scope mentioned above.

Finally, shooting competition and contantly dialing up or down I found the Stony Points will often start to slip. It is hard to get those tiny little alan screws tight enoug. I have heard of people making small indentations on the shaft to hold the screws in position, seems like this would work.

So, while the Stony Points are OK, they can present problems. I finally just sent the 2.5 X 8 Leupold back and had them install target knobs.
I put the Stony Points on another pistol scope that I do not use for 500 meters and that I do not have to dial up and down that much.

I'M THINKIN FOR THE MONEY THESE TARGET KNOBS COST THEY SHOULD WORK PERFECTLY. WHY ARE THEY SO DAMN EXPENSIVE?? YOU CAN GET A SCOPE FROM BUSHNELL FOR .22 OR AIR RIFLE THAT COME WITH TARGET TURRETS FOR CLOSE TO THE SAME PRICE AS THE STONY POINTS.

THE 2ND AMENDMENT PROTECTS US ALL..........

R. Flowers, l was interested in your comments regarding 500 meter silhouette targets and the use of a 2.5x8 scope. As l am interested in learning more about rifle silhouette shooting l wanted to find out from you whether your scope selection is working for this sport. I have both a 2.5x8 and a 12X Leupold scope and just wondering what l should use. Thanks in advance for any information and l hope jethro doesn't mind me posing this question on his post.

In response to tasco 74 I can only guess that the expense involved when having target knobs installed is basically a labor cost. When you send a scope to Leupold to have target knobs installed they take the scope apart and check all the internal components. My scope was brand new and they still sent an invoice that listed the work they did, including checking inside the scope. When manufacturing a new scope, there would not be much difference than just putting on regular adjustments.

In response to Chico, I guess I should have been clearer about my use of the 2.5 X 8 Leupold. I have that scope on a XP-100 pistol. I shoot it routinely at 200 meter IHMSA pistol competitions and occasionally when there are specialty 500 meter matches held. This is a very popular scope for this use in that it has good magnification along with better eye relief than some other scopes. (We shoot this lying down in Creedmore position and eye relief is critical.)

When shooting rifle silhouette competition I use a Remington 700VLS chambered in 7-08 that wears a straight 24 power Leupold. I put that scope on because of its light weight. I do not think they make this scope any longer. If you have a 12 X scope it would definitely be better than an 8 power. The closest thing you shoot at is 200
meters away and those rams at 500 meters are a long ways out there. Use all the scope you can handle and try to aim at spot on the target not just the whole thing.

R F

I have 4 of these little gems installed on a Simmons 6.5-20X, 4.5-14X, Burris 3-9X Mini, and 4-12X Mini. They all perform well but you have to make sure the allen screws are well seated, or they will slip. I think they are a good way to get started in long-range tactical shooting without buying tactical-type scopes, or sending your scope in for various modifications.

Check out this site: http://www.kentonindustries.com/
Has anyone used these, or have any input?

/sako

They sounds good, but I'm curious how you can customize them to your specific load and caliber. I think I'll give them a call.

Just found this on their site:

"A TTC knob is calibrated out to the maximum effective range of your cartridge based on your field conditions. Any partial log book data (required clicks per each 100yd increment) that you've recorded will be applied onto the knob if inserted in the provided area on this order form. (See TTC #1 for available scope models.)"

Basically, once you have them made, you can't change your load or put them on a different gun. I think I like the Stoney Point idea better for what I want to do with them. They are much more versatile, even if I have to count clicks.

Just took a look at that website myself. Looks like it's for scopes that already have a target turret.

[ 04-03-2003, 11:14: Message edited by: sscoyote ]