power settings

[Superglide]

i have been shooting my omega with an elite 3200 3x9 scope.when shooting i leave it on 6 power at 100 yds and shoots dead center with groups at 1 inch to inch and a half.i tried today at same distance but at 9 power an was shooting about an inch to the left.is this normal,or is scope broken or is it me.i do notice at 9 power taret is in focus but crosshairs more sensitive when aiing

 

[BuckDoeHunter]

I believe it should shoot the same on any power setting. Thats the ideal situation but maybe there is a difference in your scope with different power settings. Did you happen to have a right hand crosswind when shooting? Its surprising how a little wind (especially if gusty) can make a big difference. In a T/C video I watched, a 10 mph crosswind can move a 250 gr bullet 1 to 2 inches off center at 100 yards and about 10 inches off center when shooting at 200 yards.

 

[Widude]

Most any variable scope can change the impact point with power adjustments, the better, more expensive ones less so. If that's what you have it sounds fairly minor. I do my final sight in at the expected hunting power, usually 3 or so, & pretty much leave it alone.

 

[black powder]

i have a 3200 3x9 scope on my ENCORE and have no variation ..did u shoot a group of 3 bullets at 9x to make sure that it was not you that moved ????