Using Drop Compensators

We have recently had a lot of inquiries about our Drop Compensators and their use on Osprey Global Optics. I thought I would go through some of the questions to show you why they are so popular, what riflescopes are compatible with them and how to install it. The long story short is that drop compensators are a short cut to figuring out how much your bullet drops and will automatically adjust for that drop on your riflescope. Every caliber has a different rate of drop, for example a 300 blackout will start dropping at a shorter distance than a 308 will begin dropping. This means that the effective range is different and using each effectively requires some knowledge and skill and the Osprey Global drop compensators help make your life easier. Especially if you think a 223 will drop 3.1 inches at 200 yards and 12.7 at 300 yards Then you gotta figure out your MOA and the resulting clicks.

What Calibers Do You Have Them For?

We have the 223, 308, 30-06 and the 762x39 currently available. The 223 can double up for the .556 drop compensator and the 762x39 is similar to the 300 Blackout round. Since there are so many variables even within a certain round we suggest allowing a little forgiveness in your groupings. Your barrel length, variation of rifle and brand of caliber all contribute to variances in POI ( point of impact). If you use the 300 blackout, and use the 762x39 drop compensator, You would expect to be within 5 inches of any target if the range was calculated correctly. Another thought to take into consideration is that many Tactical platforms are not precisely repeatable, this just means that in a vice with no chance of human error, you will still get a variance of POI, simply because they are not considered "precision" rifles.

Who Would Benefit From Them?

They were designed with the hunter in mind. If you know the distance of a target within 20 yards it will get you accurate within seconds. Accurate is considered to be within 4 inches up to 500 yards. They will not get you hitting bottle caps at 500 yards. If you are doing long range precision shooting they are not ideal. When doing precision targets you will get best results by adjusting the old fashioned way and counting your clicks, breathing properly and practice practice practice. Some things don't have a short cut. But for the hunter wanting to put down a deer or hog these things are fast and more than accurate enough.

What Tactical Riflescopes and AR Optics Are Compatible?

There are a range of Osprey products that support the use of drop compenstators. The most common optic it is available for is the AR Optic Compact 3-9x42mm, which is also the strongest for Tactical situations and the AR platform. Following this in populartity, will be the Tactical 4-16x50mm; given it's strength in the field and it's ability to provide Chrystal clear views and superior magnification in hunting scenarios. The Tactical 6-24x50 is probably the best all round hunting and target tactical scope and comes ready to use the compensators. Finally the Tactical 10-40x50 is for top end targets and hunting at long range and is very popular with the 308 compensators.

How Do I Install It?

Step by Step

• 1-Sight in your weapon using the original turret that comes as standard on your riflescope.
• 2-When happy with your zero, take the 3 screws out of the original turret.
• 3-Lift Original turret directly up to remove.
• 4-Place the customized turret on, using the 100 yard marker as your zero.
• 5-Line up zero marker on scope with 100 yard zero marker on Custom Turret.
• 6-Tighten the 3 screws. Make sure all three are tight and that all three have a screw.
• 7-You can now turn to the distance and get an accurate group. Marks or clicks are in 20 yard increments.

Are They Worth It?

We hope this helped clear up any questions you may have had about the compensators. At the price point and versatility I think they are well worth the investment. I use mine on both my Osprey compact and other Osprey tactical riflescopes We have fun and success shooting targets up to about 400 yards with them, and they save you a lot of time, instead of counting clicks, adjusting for drop and checking cheat sheets yo just turn to your desired distance. You really enjoy the unfair advantage that they give you.