Leupold VX-L Mounting problem??

[pukakoe]

I just bought a VX-L and mounts and rings. Figured I could mount the scope myself.
After mounting and using the Leupold magnetic boresighter, I can't bring the elevation adjustment to zero before the dial stops turning. Over all the according to the boresight I need to bring the adjustment down about 16 - 24 inches. The adjustment stops when and I still need to go down another 2-3 inches.
I have the medium height rings. Could the height of the rings affect the alignment with the bore sighter? Leupold Mount Selector said to use the low mounts but when I called Leupold they said to use the medium.

Any input would be appreciated.

thanks, geoff

 

[KDX]

I have no idea but if you get fed up with it feel free to send everything to me for a several year long evaluation.

 

[stubblejumper]

The adjustment stops when and I still need to go down another 2-3 inches.

Forget what the boresighter says and shoot the gun.That will tell you for sure where the point of impact is.Boresighters can't predict the exact poi.

 

[shirtr]

Actually, you should bore sight your rifle using your eye-ball. Take the bolt out of the rifle and line the bore up on a target 50-100yrds away. Once you have centered the bore on the target look through your scope to see where it is lined up at. This will definitely tell you if your bore sighter is out or if you have mounting problems. I personally don't use a bore sighter for any of my rifles. Just eye ball it and and pull the trigger.
Works great for me!
Let me know what you figure out. And good luck!

 

[stubblejumper]

Actually, you should bore sight your rifle using your eye-ball. Take the bolt out of the rifle and line the bore up on a target 50-100yrds away. Once you have centered the bore on the target look through your scope to see where it is lined up at. This will definitely tell you if your bore sighter is out or if you have mounting problems.

This method will certainly work,but I find that I can do the job much more quickly as well as more precisely with my boresighter.

 

[sparrow]

...those bore sighters are a field use item dude...say when your quad lands on your rifle , bring it by Hunter's and we'll put the proper arbour bore sighter on it.

 

[ben hunchak]

This is common.......try turning or reversing rings if possible....if still not enough travel for elevation use a shim or 2 inside bottom of rear ring...proper shim mat'l. is avail at good gunshops or gunsmiths. I mount scopes as part of business and it is not uncommon, it does however make it easier if you use top quality, matching rings and bases, and have proper cradle for rifles, and proper tools.

 

[KDX]

Actually, you should bore sight your rifle using your eye-ball. Take the bolt out of the rifle and line the bore up on a target 50-100yrds away. Once you have centered the bore on the target look through your scope to see where it is lined up at. This will definitely tell you if your bore sighter is out or if you have mounting problems. I personally don't use a bore sighter for any of my rifles. Just eye ball it and and pull the trigger.
Works great for me!
Let me know what you figure out. And good luck!

Good advice, unless you own a semi auto.

 

[maynard]

This is common.......try turning or reversing rings if possible....if still not enough travel for elevation use a shim or 2 inside bottom of rear ring...proper shim mat'l. is avail at good gunshops or gunsmiths. I mount scopes as part of business and it is not uncommon, it does however make it easier if you use top quality, matching rings and bases, and have proper cradle for rifles, and proper tools.

Good advise if you want to put dents in your scope
The shim goes under the scope base.