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Message: <blockquote data-quote="riverplace" data-source="post: 1704696" data-attributes="member: 81841">Steve,I was able to get another test done this afternoon under full sunlight and it really made a big difference. I was also able to print a slightly better chart off my printer, but I still can't imagine it being quite as good as an original. Anyway, here are the results:This time I set the target back to 64 yards. The power remained set at 67X.I was still able to see lines down to group 1, element 2 with one exception-- I could make out the horizontal lines but not the vertical ones. After examining the target, I noticed the printer was giving me slightly heavier lines on the horizontal than the vertical.  I'm chalking that one up to a printer issue, and giving the scope credit for both elements 1 and 2. I could visibly count all 3 line elements in group 0 despite line thickness discrepancies. Mirage appeared to be minimal.64 yds.= 2304 inches x 2.24= 1.57 arc seconds.  Good for a 100 mm Scope?As this test was conducted under considerably better conditions, I can't imagine coming up with a much better test score- maybe 1 element at best-using someone else's eyeball --LOL.  My eyesight is not perfect, but I consider it pretty good. ( I have never wore glasses.)  Thanks for your patience in helping me through this.                                                                                  Bill</blockquote>