I used a magnetic and optical boresighter and tried pulling the bolt and bore sighted the old fashion way. It shoots about 12 inches left both ways at 25 yards. When I turn windage all the way to the right it shoots 4 inches left of the target center still. This is the second scope I tried and second set of Weaver rings (extended). Are the scope mount holes drilled crooked? Is the barrel bent? Thanks.
New rifle shooting WAY left. Help!
- Thread starter cosmicheretic
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Probably the holes are off centre, seen quite a few rem and wby vanguard rifles with this problem. Can be corrected with leupold std bases with the windage adjustment.
Mystic Precision
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If the base solution doesn't work, Burris Sig rings w/inserts and you can center the windage and/or shim your scope elevation.
Simple solution for a common problem
Jerry
Simple solution for a common problem
Jerry
i had a buddy that had to do the exact same thing. worked for him
Mystic Precision
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I have used this technique too but this make not be very kind to your scope tube.
If reversing rings can shift POI alot, the bores are not aligned very well. Yes, you can tighten things up and get the scope heading in the right - kind of but the scope tube will like get bent to fit.
Remember those ring marks? Well machined rings or those with inserts don't leave marks. Rings are out of alignment do.
Jerry
If reversing rings can shift POI alot, the bores are not aligned very well. Yes, you can tighten things up and get the scope heading in the right - kind of but the scope tube will like get bent to fit.
Remember those ring marks? Well machined rings or those with inserts don't leave marks. Rings are out of alignment do.
Jerry
If you find it is not your scope rings, your barrel is FUBAR'd. Same thing happened to me except I was shooting to the right, turned out to be off over 8 FEET at 100yds. Got a new barrel on and fixed the problem. If it is a brand new rifle, email/phone customer service and complain and a new barrel should be on its way.
BUT, before writing displeased letters, try all the simple things first, rings, scope, bases. Look down the rifle from the top and see if you can see the scope pointing to the right in your case.
BUT, before writing displeased letters, try all the simple things first, rings, scope, bases. Look down the rifle from the top and see if you can see the scope pointing to the right in your case.
I had that problem on my 700 until I realized the scope rings had screws on both sides. I tightened the rings on opposite sides completely destroying any chance to hit anything. Luckily for me, there were many people around to spot my mistake (LOL) for me. I know it sounds stupid, but worth a look before you send the barrel back. Have you tried different rings?
The base solution didn't work. Do you know if the Leopold windage mount has enough range or does the Burris solution you mentioned provide more. Also, can you get the Burris signature rings in extension versions?
Tony Gauthier
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I stopped buying weaver style bases years ago, in fact you could still buy redfield bases back then. Leupold bases are the way to go. Problem solved and your scope tube will stay round and straight.
There is a base that is available made by Holland down in Oregon I think. It is a standard 1913 type base, but is adjustable for right/left adjustment specifically to correct the problem you are talking about.
I think the fellow who designed it is Darryl Holland near Powers, Oregon, USA, a couple of hours south of Portland (where the libertards live).
I think the fellow who designed it is Darryl Holland near Powers, Oregon, USA, a couple of hours south of Portland (where the libertards live).
Can I use a one piece Leopold base with extension rings? My rifle is a Savage Model 12 VLP.
Eye relief is an issue that necessitates extended weaver bases. I also had bolt clearance issues with Leopold bases. I had my dealer order Millet angle lock extension rings like you suggested and hope that the problem will be solved. Thanks a bunch everyone.
