Need assistance from T97 owners for scope zero setting (sight over bore issue)

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As the title suggests, I need assistance zero setting my scope on the T97. It's an unmodified T97 with carry handle and scorpion mount. I'm currently using a 4x30 scope with a Mil-Dot reticle. The scope is mounted with the lowest possible rings. I am using a bore sighter and I am trying to set it for the 25 yard mark. The problem I am having is that I can't get the red dot to line up with the center of the reticle. It sits about 3 mils low from center. I understand that this is a height over bore issue. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I really love shooting this gun despite the ergonomcs. I can't get used to the "iron sights", and I would like to take the rifle out past 50 yards.

The T97.ca FTU is already on the want list, I just can't do it until after my transfer.
 
Maybe you should give the YMA-95 scope a try. It is cheaper than the t97 upper and it should be easier to sight in than the scope that you have right now.
 
another option to what was suggested is to shim the scope. I had a similar issue with my SL8 and a bushnell elite scope and shimmed the rings to bring it into adjustment.
 
Thanks all. I'll give it a whirl at a longer distance. I'll have to do it the old fashioned way though, I don't think my bore sighter will illuminate the target at 50 or 100.
 
I believe the biggest issue with high mounted scopes is canting other than not using a cheek weld, however I think this is partly a matter of practice, since in Europe they tend to have higher mounted scopes due to the use of large objective lens for low light. In the case of the T97 it might be useful to use a scope level, such as Vortex sells in order to alleviate the canting issue. (Wanstalls sells them)
 
Just don't use a boresighter.
I've never used one and I've mounted a lot of scopes. Just mechanically zero the scope (each turret at 50% of available travel) then go and shoot at 25yds, you should be on paper then set your left/right dead center and have your elevation set so you are hitting about 3-4 inches low (the bullet is still rising to the crosshairs), then move to 50 yards and you should be somewhere around 2 inches low and then move to 100yds and dial it in for dead on at 100yds (or whatever distance you want your zero at).
You're shooting 223 so taking a few extra shots isn't going to cost a bunch and you don't need to worry about wearing out your barrel so just go out and have fun and you'll get it dialed in.

The most important thing is to have the crosshairs level to the bore so your left/right doesn't shift as you change distance.
 
Rootzee said:
I considered it. I haven't heard if there are anymore in Country yet though. It is still $300 that I'm not 100% sure I want to risk as of yet.
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$400.00, give or take. Depending on what the dollar looks like when they hit here, in what should be a couple weeks.

I've got my down payment in, waiting patiently and anxiously!
 
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