Scope setting and installation question

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Hi Everyone,

I hope you guys can give me some answer regarding this issues.

A gun shop installed a scope on my riffle few days ago. I sighed it in this morning and it was way off (far from hitting the paper) but no big deal. I reload so ammo is cheap.

However the thing that doesn’t seem right at all is the fact that I need to crank it all the way to the right (36MOA) so it can shoot in the bullseye, see attached picture. To me it should be right in the center between 0 and 3. The point to have a turret is to quickly compensate for the wind but right now there is no way I can compensate more to right.



Am I missing something?

Thanks for your time.
Seb
 
Well they never bore sighted the gun and it sounds like the base mount screws aren't in line with the barrel?
Might have to get windage adjustable Luepold base/rings
 
Windage adjustable bases can cure windage adjustment problems. Ironically, often the problem is windage adjustable bases causing the problem.

Offset inserts are a better cure than adjustable bases.
 
It should be close to zero mechanically, and fine tuned with turrets. If it is so much off like you say, it should be looked at and fixed. Either the rings or base are mounted wrong or bent. Rarely the wholes on the rifle themselves are bad, but I have only seen that once.
 
I was going to point seabast in the direction of Burris Zee rings with inserts, but you already have.
(Great video too)
They are also great for combating barrel droop in 10/22's, & boosting your elevation without a 20 MOA rail.
 
If it was me? I'd take it back to the shop, or start from scratch. Good rings and bases are invaluable, and they need not be expensive, TPS rings run about $100 & and a one piece base can be had for $80-100. Leupold 2 piece bases are a good value and there rings are well matched.
 
I can understand why some guys might get the shop to install their scope, but IMHO no one cares as much about the install as you do.

So... Learn how to do it, and do it right!

For me, this involves a secure 'vice' and a small bubble level. With a little patience, I have installed every scope on every rifle I have ever owned.

Cheers
Jay
 
Jay said:
I can understand why some guys might get the shop to install their scope, but IMHO no one cares as much about the install as you do.

So... Learn how to do it, and do it right!

For me, this involves a secure 'vice' and a small bubble level. With a little patience, I have installed every scope on every rifle I have ever owned.

Cheers
Jay
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Good advice and I'm the same way, I guess that's why I "hate" leveling the scope, not because it's difficult but because it has to be perfect, ;)
One of the things that has worked for me is after the scope is close or where you want it, just naturally shoulder the rifle and use a level object at distance to check level.The side of a building or the opening of a large garage door etc. Sometimes this can show the slightest error, and it become obvious. Good luck.
 
Dogleg said:
Windage adjustable bases can cure windage adjustment problems. Ironically, often the problem is windage adjustable bases that have been improperly installed causing the problem.

Offset inserts are a better cure than adjustable bases.
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Fixed that for you :cheers:
 
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