u/AlonzoMosely88

Hi everyone:

I'm looking for guidance on what training to pursue for QA. QA isn't something that's been on my radar, but it seems like an interesting area to possibly pivot into. I'm pretty good at picking up on small details that some might miss (I'm not perfect at it though).

One of the jobs I've been looking at is that of a Nuclear Buyer. In the job description, it specifies that knowledge of CSA N286, CSA N285 or CSA N299 are required. It also says that an engineering OR business background is acceptable. Right now, I don't have the qualifications to do this, but it is something I aspire to work towards.

Here are some other industries I'm interested in:

- Energy (non-nuclear)

- Defense

- Healthcare

My background is in supply chain (warehousing, logistics, sourcing, and indirect procurement) and I have an undergrad in business. I have no prior training or experience in QA.

What kind of training do I need to do to get my foot in the door? I was looking at ASQ certifications, but they all require working in the actual job for a minimum number of years. There doesn't seem to be a clear pathway for getting into this.

Thanks!

Hi everyone:

I'm looking at a few Leupold Mk4HD FFP scopes and looking for people’s experiences using the PR1, PR2, and PR3 reticles. Here are the four configurations I'm looking at and my thoughts on each one.

2.5-10x42 with PR1-MOA reticle (not illuminated)

• Likes: Reticle and mag range
• Dislikes: Not in MILS and no parallax adjustment (would this really be a problem in this mag range??)

4.5-18x52 with PR1-MIL reticle (illuminated)

• Likes: Reticle, mag range, and adjustable parallax
• Dislikes: Based off a video review I watched, the illuminated PR1 reticle looks thicker than the non-illuminated PR1

4.5-18x52 with PR2-MIL reticle (not illuminated)

• Likes: Mag range and adjustable parallax
• Dislikes: The PR2 reticle seems like it would be too thin to use at lower magnifcations and get washed out in busy/low-light/shaded backgrounds. I want a reticle that is usable at all mag ranges.

6-24x52 with PR3-MIL reticle (not illuminated)

• Likes: Reticle, adjustable parallax, and magnification range
• Dislikes: Not really a dislike, but I’m questioning if 6-24 power would be too much magnification

Application: Long range target rig (mostly casual field shooting but may try my hand at competition)

Caliber: Starting with 308 or similar and moving up to bigger calibers as my skill level improves. 300 Win Mag would probably be the biggest I would ever use.

Distances: 250-1000 Yards (maybe more as my skill level improves)

Target Size: A standard soda can would be my smallest target

Budget: These scopes are at the top end of what I can afford and will be a "buy once cry once" purchase

Notes: I'm leaning toward the PR1 or PR3. Personally, I prefer the non-illuminated PR1 reticle because it is clean and simple. If Leupold offered a finer non-illuminated PR1-MIL reticle in 2.5-10 or 4.5-18, I would be all over that. But Leupold doesn’t offer this, which seems kind of dumb. But I digress…

With the use case I have in mind, which magnification/reticle combo listed would work better for what I want to accomplish?

Thanks!