An Overview of the Malcolm 20X Target Scope

This week we've got a real classic mounted up on the 1885. If you're a fan of old scopes and target shooting, you might recognize the 20X scope sitting atop the rifle. If not, take a peek through the video to see how this old scope functions. This video was recorded at the range, but high winds destroyed all the audio. I've re-recorded the spoken portions in the studio, so it may look like my mouth is moving at the wrong times. 00:00 Introduction The 20X Malcolm scope is roughly 27 inches long and features a 41mm objective lens. It's a pretty hefty son of a gun, with a durable steel tube and wonderfully large glass. The tube itself is 3/4" in diameter, which fits with the rest of our Malcolm line of scopes. In the kit, you'll get the scope tube, threaded lens caps, rings (also known as our Vintage Sniper Competition Mounts), spring, and blocks. This scope is designed to move under recoil. With the spring installed, the scope should snap back to battery position. Without the spring, you'll just have to make sure to reset the scope manually. The adjustment values (adjustment per click) change depending on the spacing between the front and rear rings. On this particular rifle, I've got the blocks mounted 7.25 inches apart. This causes each click to be 1/4 MOA of adjustment. 01:49 Overview The eyepiece is quite simple to set for your prescription. Just rotate the eyepiece until the reticle is sharp, then lock the eyepiece with the lock ring. To level the reticle, loosen the two screws on the sides of the "20" ring and rotate the ring until the reticle is exactly how you'd like it. The turrets can be re-indexed by loosening the top cap screw. Align the desired index value with the index line, then tighten the screws down. They only need to be finger tight. If they're overtightened, you'll definitely notice when you turn the turrets. To set the parallax, use the lock rings on either side of the parallax ring to push and lock the parallax ring. For closer distances, move the rings forward. For farther distances, bring the parallax towards the rear. The index on top of the objective bell indicates approximate distances. It's always best for you to take the scope to the range and mark the proper parallax setting for each of your target distances. 03:10 Conclusion That's enough talking for one day. Join us in the next video as we take the scope through its paces, get it zeroed, then send 405 grains of lead down range to touch the target. Hi-Lux On Social Media: ► Like on Facebook:   / leatherwoodhiluxoptics   ► Follow on Instagram:   / leatherwoodoptics   ► Subscribe on Youtube:    / hiluxinc   https://www.hi-luxoptics.com