Pulsar XP50 zeroing questions

brent smith

New Member
Hey guys..reposting a question I had the other day. I had one reply to it with some helpful advice, but the post was deleted when the server was changed out.


In the zeroing option, the maximum zoom appears to be 6x instead of 12x like the scope is actually capable of. Not sure why pulsar did this, but its difficult to zero a rile accurately anywhere past 200 yards with only 6x. I use hand warmers that are made to stick onto the bottom of your sock. They have a sticky back that will hold to paper at the range.

I have thought of one solution if I wanted a 400 yard zero for my 22-250 rifle. If I “zero” my rilfe at 100 yards, I know the point of impact at 400 yards will be 18.7” low with something around 0.3” spin drift without any wind. Although it would be difficult to see the hot pad I use at 400 yards, I could theoretically adjust the x and y coordinates from that of my 100 yard zero to accomplish this. However, what I am not certain of is what do the coordinates represent at 6x zoom? For example is the difference at 100 yards between Y: 20 and Y:22 two inches? If I knew this creating a long range zero with the scope would be much easier. I guess I could do some field testing to find out, but haven’t had the opportunity yet. Figured I would ask.

My other question is about the X and Y coordinates. The other day I had my 308 rifle setup on a profile and I needed to replace it with my 22 rifle for a couple days. Before I did, I noted the x and y coordinates that my 308 zeros were set up at hoping I could change the x and y back when I was needed my 308 again. It made sense to me. Anyhow..once mounting the scope back on my 308 and changing the x and y coordinates back to what they were…it wasn’t even close. I guess I am missing something….but is there a way to record the x and y coordinates on a zero profile before switching guns and then changing them back the gun is back on?
 

lilMAC

New Member
This may seem like a dumb point/question, but are you sure you are replacing the thermal at the same spot on your rail? Also, what mount does it have? The higher quality the mount, the more likely to return to zero.
 

whitehotmist

LSB Member
One way you could get pretty close with your 22-250 @400.. Cut a piece of aluminum tape that is 18.7" long. Zero your 22-250 at 100 yds.. then use the freeze function with the top of the tape in your crosshair at 100yds. Move the cross (x) down to the bottom of the tape, and save.. you should now be 18.7" high at 100.. or on at 400..

You can also count the number of 'clicks' it took to get there to get an idea of how large one 'click' is..

I've also tried to write down the XY for my XQ50.. and it isn't very close when I try to go back (using the zro delta mount, and putting it back on the same spot on the rain, giving light forward pressure and torquing to 45 inlb). On the xq50, the increments are 1 click =.. 1" at base mag (2.7x), .5" at 5.4x, and .25" at 10.8x.
 

brent smith

New Member
This may seem like a dumb point/question, but are you sure you are replacing the thermal at the same spot on your rail? Also, what mount does it have? The higher quality the mount, the more likely to return to zero.
The scope is mounted in same spot. I mark it with a white marker to be sure. I use the ZERO DELTA PULSAR QD MOUNT. Its the best on the market.
 

brent smith

New Member
One way you could get pretty close with your 22-250 @400.. Cut a piece of aluminum tape that is 18.7" long. Zero your 22-250 at 100 yds.. then use the freeze function with the top of the tape in your crosshair at 100yds. Move the cross (x) down to the bottom of the tape, and save.. you should now be 18.7" high at 100.. or on at 400..

You can also count the number of 'clicks' it took to get there to get an idea of how large one 'click' is..

I've also tried to write down the XY for my XQ50.. and it isn't very close when I try to go back (using the zro delta mount, and putting it back on the same spot on the rain, giving light forward pressure and torquing to 45 inlb). On the xq50, the increments are 1 click =.. 1" at base mag (2.7x), .5" at 5.4x, and .25" at 10.8x.
Thanks. This is helpful information. I shouldve thought about zeroing it high and meausuring it out at 100 yards. That is interesting that each ajustment at 10.8x is .25". That is nuts that the XP50 wont allow you to zoom in that much in the zeroing function. If the XQ50 goes to 10.8x in the zero function, I dont see why the XP50 doesnt do the same. I might call Pulsar to see whats going on.
 

whitehotmist

LSB Member
The XQ50 has a base mag of 2.7x, and preset mags at 5.4 (2x2.7), and 10.8 (2x5.4)..

The XP50 has what, a base mag of 1.6x? Then presets of 3.2x, 6.4x and 12.8x? I'm guessing they made it so the 1.6x is 1" at 100, 3.2x is .5" at 100, and the 6.4x is .25" at 100..
 

brent smith

New Member
I finally heard back from Pulsar about the limited amount of zoom (6.4x) in the zeroing function. They simply replied yes that is correct..you cannot zoom in any more than 6.4x while zeroing. Dumb...but oh well.
 

Mattg1500

LSB Member
I finally heard back from Pulsar about the limited amount of zoom (6.4x) in the zeroing function. They simply replied yes that is correct..you cannot zoom in any more than 6.4x while zeroing. Dumb...but oh well.
Is this the trail? I have an apex and it will not zoom at all in the zero menu. All my zeroing was done at base mag
 
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