How to zero and sight in a no 32 Mk 111 scope

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Hi Guys,'
Just purchased a nice matching "T" and am having a hard time finding info as to how to Zero the scope and sight it in.I was told that you push a small button on the side to zero.
But can anyone be more specific??.
This rifle is mint and I do not plan to shoot the barrel out, would just be nice to have it sighted in at 100 yds.
Apparently it had been sent to England for cleaning, but I know it has not been sighted in.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Tks
 
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kmorse said:
Hi Guys,'
Just purchased a nice matching "T" and am having a hard time finding info as to how to Zero the scope and sight it in.I was told that you push a small button on the side to zero.
But can anyone be more specific??.
This rifle is mint and I do not plan to shoot the barrel out, would just be nice to have it sighted in at 100 yds.
Apparently it had been sent to England for cleaning, but I know it has not been sighted in.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Tks
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The No32 Mk1 & No32 MkII scopes require a tool to change the zero settings.

The No32MkIII was the only scope which doesn't require a tool other than a bullets tip.
 
Lee Enfield said:
The No32 Mk1 & No32 MkII scopes require a tool to change the zero settings.

The No32MkIII was the only scope which doesn't require a tool other than a bullets tip.
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Sorry, mine is a MK111, can you tell me what is involved in zeroing and
sighting in, I assume once it is zeroed, you dial it in like any other scope.
 
kmorse said:
Sorry, mine is a MK111, can you tell me what is involved in zeroing and
sighting in, I assume once it is zeroed, you dial it in like any other scope.
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I'm also wondering about sighting in a Mk I scope...should soon be in my hands for sighting in. I have a repro tool.

Someone told me to sight it in using the click adjustments, then release the lock rings and set the scales back to zero...?
 
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Repro adjustment tool

cantom said:
I'm also wondering about sighting in a Mk I scope...soon be be in my hands for sighting in. I have a repro tool.

Someone told me to sight it in using the click adjustments, then release the lock rings and set the scales back to zero...?
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Can you tell me where you purchased the tool?
Tks
 
kmorse said:
Can you tell me where you purchased the tool?
Tks
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You do not need a tool for your No.32 Mk3 scope.... :)

For comparison of your Mk3 against the a No.32 Mk1 scope that came with an adjusting tool, check the England - Milsurp Knowledge Library (click here) http://www.milsurps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=12 for this entry:

No.32 Mk1 Sniper Scope (Mfg by William Watson & Sons) ... click herehttp://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=1011941

This MKL entry contains a lot of good information about the No.32 scopes in general, as well as the No.32 Mk1 specifically.

As far as zeroing your new No.4(T), you have a number of options....

These on-line manuals in the Milsurp Knowledge Library are FREE and more than cover everything you need to know about zeroing, handling and shooting your new No.4(T)..... ;)

1952 Instructional Pamphlet for No.4 Mk1(T) sniper rifle c/w No.32 Mk3 scope (click here)http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=102

1942 Small Arms Rifle Training Manual (Vol.1 No.3) (click here)http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=103

Here's some books below (also mentioned in the MKL entry link above) that will cost you money, but considering what you've got invested in your new No.4(T), it's a very small amount more to ensure you understand what you're doing with it.

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You can order the first book in the link below. Make sure you ask for your 5% discount if you are a registered member.

"AN ARMOURER'S PERSPECTIVE: .303 NO. 4 (T) SNIPER RIFLE AND THE HOLLAND & HOLLAND CONNECTION" by Peter Laidler and Ian Skennerton. (click here)http://www.milsurps.com/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=78

I'm not sure if the same vendor carries the second book, but it is very specific and highly detailed technical information about the scopes only. In my opinion, the first book will give you what your need and teach you a LOT about the No.4(T)'s. If you really get into historical technical research, then you can buy the second book as well.

One caution... be very careful with the turrets. If they feel tight to turn or very sticky at all, DO NOT force them !!!

Hope this helps ... :)

Regards,
Badger
 
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When I got my rifle the scope was stiff. I had it cleaned and lubed. Then I tried to zero it but found the wind was too far out, so took it back for an adjustent. I now have about an equal number of minutes in each direction.
I took it to:
Kominek Optics
22 College St. West
#102E (downstairs in basement)
Toronto (416) 977-2132
 
GANDERITE said:
When I got my rifle the scope was stiff. I had it cleaned and lubed. Then I tried to zero it but found the wind was too far out, so took it back for an adjustent. I now have about an equal number of minutes in each direction.
I took it to:
Kominek Optics
22 College St. West
#102E (downstairs in basement)
Toronto (416) 977-2132
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Are you referring to a No.32 British scope for the No.4(T) sniper rifle?

I didn't know that there was a place other than Peter Laidler in England, or "wheaty" who had the parts to repair these.

Regards,
Badger
 
BadgerDog said:
Are you referring to a No.32 British scope for the No.4(T) sniper rifle?

I didn't know that there was a place other than Peter Laidler in England, or "wheaty" who had the parts to repair these.

Regards,
Badger
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Apparently the parts are pretty thin on the ground these days...:(

But the knowledge goes a long way...they're a pretty complicated apparatus.
 
A caution. the No32 scopes are over 50 years old and the internal grease has often dried out in them. Attempting to force the adjustments can do internal damage. As for the Mk1 scope, you need to grow a third arm to make adjustments with the tool. LOL
 
Are you referring to a No.32 British scope for the No.4(T) sniper rifle?

"I didn't know that there was a place other than Peter Laidler in England, or "wheaty" who had the parts to repair these.

Regards,
Badger"

Yes, a #4T

I don't know if he has any parts, but when I took it there they said they knew a guy who was familiar withthe scope and did repairs. Mine just needed a clean and lube.

I got the name and address off the old Lee Enfield message board.
 
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