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Scope getting off target
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:26 pm
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:26 pm
Is tightening the screws in the rings the only thing that you can do to tighten the scope that keeps getting off target somehow? Is that the only cause for this?
Eta: I sometimes shoot unethically, let's get that outta way
Eta: I sometimes shoot unethically, let's get that outta way
This post was edited on 1/5/15 at 7:27 pm
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:27 pm to Chad504boy
The only time I had this happen the bases were loose.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:29 pm to Tigerstro
I'll check if I'm missing anything on bases
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:35 pm to Chad504boy
I tried everything until I finally pulled my scope off. Unfortunately I pulled it off because I bought a new scope thinking it was bad.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:35 pm to Chad504boy
Bases or the scope is fricked. What type of scope?
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:36 pm to KingRanch
Leopold vx ii I think
I was able to make half turns or more on all screws holding scope when I got home
I was able to make half turns or more on all screws holding scope when I got home
This post was edited on 1/5/15 at 7:37 pm
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:39 pm to Chad504boy
Also need to get to range to verify my suspicions
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:43 pm to Chad504boy
Send it back to the factory, I was having trouble with my. Vari x 3 , sent it back and they found an internal spring had problems , fixed it and returned no cost, great customer seevice, however that was one reason I did not go with Leuopold with my new scopes, talked to lots of people who raved over their customer service, got me thinking they have too many issues If so many people have had to use their warranty
Also when I went to the ups store to ship it , I had it all boxed up and gave it to the lady to weigh and she saw it was going to leuopold and made a comment about how many scopes she sends back through their store
Also when I went to the ups store to ship it , I had it all boxed up and gave it to the lady to weigh and she saw it was going to leuopold and made a comment about how many scopes she sends back through their store
Posted on 1/5/15 at 7:51 pm to Tigerpaw123
Interesting
May be worth them to check up on after season
May be worth them to check up on after season
Posted on 1/5/15 at 8:12 pm to Chad504boy
Have you shot it from a bench rest? Lapping the rings helps give the ring to scope more of a cleaner bearing surface to distribute the clamping force more evenly.
What caliber rifle is it on Chad?
What caliber rifle is it on Chad?
Posted on 1/5/15 at 8:23 pm to Chad504boy
May need to remove it and ensure rings are lined up correctly most factory rings need to be lapped for your scope to stay snug and sit level.
This post was edited on 1/5/15 at 8:25 pm
Posted on 1/5/15 at 8:24 pm to swanny297
Don't understand what lapped really means here, these werwnt factory rings
Posted on 1/5/15 at 8:25 pm to Chad504boy
Did you put loc tite on all the screws?
Posted on 1/5/15 at 8:28 pm to Chad504boy
Have you checked the screws that hold the action to the stock?
Does the barrel make contact with the fore end?
What type of stock is on the rifle? (Everyone knows wood CAN warp with weather, I've read that the cheapo plastics can also. Not sure if true or not.)
Does the barrel make contact with the fore end?
What type of stock is on the rifle? (Everyone knows wood CAN warp with weather, I've read that the cheapo plastics can also. Not sure if true or not.)
Posted on 1/5/15 at 8:56 pm to Chad504boy
What kind of rings are you using?
Posted on 1/5/15 at 9:04 pm to bbvdd
Not sure brand of rings
This post was edited on 1/5/15 at 9:07 pm
Posted on 1/5/15 at 9:08 pm to Chad504boy
You need new rings....Leupold bases and rings. I have never seen those. But they don't look too sturdy. They clamp down instead of being screwed down. Do not like.
This post was edited on 1/5/15 at 9:10 pm
Posted on 1/5/15 at 9:12 pm to Chad504boy
You either need to move your front ring all the way to the front or replace those.
.30-06 is making the scope move and its because of those rings.
.30-06 is making the scope move and its because of those rings.
Posted on 1/5/15 at 9:18 pm to Chad504boy
Does the front if your scope touch the rifle barrel?
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