sniper rifle?

Side focus????

Skullboy said:
I have never hear any issues with the Leupold MK4 side focus and I have used these scopes for years.

People have to remember that the TRUE MK4s are the fixed power models (10X M3/M1 & the M1 16X) made for Military use.The MK4 Precision Rifle line is not in the same league for ruggedness.

Bushnell does make so nice optics, but nowhere near the quality of the MK4, Nightforce, or S&B line.

The Bushnell 3200 10X MilDot is the best value in a MilDot lower end tatcical scope.

That B&L #1040 10X MilDot scope was AWESOME. I had one when the first came out and regretfully sold it to my buddy who won't sell it back to me.:rolleyes: I liked it better then any of the Leupy MK4s I have.

I have had hands on with Nightforce,U.S. Optics, & Swarvoski.For my eyes, the S&B PM-II wins hands down.Although I would have no problem buying a Nightforce or U.S. Optics scope.

The IOR scopes I have seen have not impressed me with the Phillips screw head hardware on the turrets (Don't know if they have changed that or not). Plus I did not like how some of the reticles adjusted in the different models (the 4X line).The reticle doesn't stay centered in the FOV when zero'd.The IOR I tried out had the reticle up and over to the left side of the FOV when zero'd.It shot where it was supposed to, but I just couldn't get used to that sight picture.

Jamie, if you get out this way you can try ou the MIGHTY S&B.;) :D

SKBY.
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I hope your not referring to the parallax adjustment as a foucs adjustment. If I'm misunderstanding you please dissregard. Don't think I'm being a #### but that is what I understood from your statement.
 
thebigbully said:
I hope your not referring to the parallax adjustment as a foucs adjustment. If I'm misunderstanding you please dissregard. Don't think I'm being a #### but that is what I understood from your statement.
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Yes, there side focus/Parallax adjustment. I know what it actucally is, but it was quoted as a "side Focus" in an earlier post so I just used the same term to keep on track.;)

SKBY.
 
PHM: Haha :D! I'm really not all that talkative in person; I just really don't have anything better to do, so I come on here. I really do appreciate all the advice given though; I've learned a lot during my 2600 posts :).

Jamie: :D Well thank you! I'm shipping my rings off to get some lower ones, but as soon as that comes back and my reloads are done, I'm going to be shooting as much as possible.

-Rohann
 
Jamie said:
good trigger time is the best trainer yoy will ever have;)
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Definately! Problem is, I don't have my damned PAL so the only substitute I have until the BCRA season starts is dry-firing and position practicing, or shooting my air rifle in my garage (or shooting crows in my backyard); that or going on here and talking to you guys :).

-Rohann
 
Yes actually! I believe ceriksson lives around here, and nathanenge does as well. I was planning on going to the Nanaimo range with Nathan at some point, but I kind of forgot about that. I'll definately give him a call when I get my rings and my scope set up.
Speaking of which, when mounting a scope, do you guys do it yourself? It's easy enough, but the TPS booklet says to tighten the screws to 65 inch-lbs, and I don't have a torque wrench. The guy at the hunting store doesn't use one either, so is it important?

-Rohann
 
No not really.There is actually some difference of opinion on the proper tightness depending on who you talk to.Tighten them up and leave 'em.Or go get a torque wrench if your worried about it.
 
Longshot said:
No not really.There is actually some difference of opinion on the proper tightness depending on who you talk to.Tighten them up and leave 'em.Or go get a torque wrench if your worried about it.
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ditto

I use a torque wrench,but have just done the hand tighten thing to no worries

Jamie
 
Rohann said:
Yes actually! I believe ceriksson lives around here, and nathanenge does as well. I was planning on going to the Nanaimo range with Nathan at some point, but I kind of forgot about that. I'll definately give him a call when I get my rings and my scope set up.
Speaking of which, when mounting a scope, do you guys do it yourself? It's easy enough, but the TPS booklet says to tighten the screws to 65 inch-lbs, and I don't have a torque wrench. The guy at the hunting store doesn't use one either, so is it important?

-Rohann
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When torquing the rings to your bases the recommended torque is 65 in-lbs (with your TPS rings this would be the large nut on the side). The caps which hold the scope go to 15 in-lbs or as tight as you can get them with the supplied torx key. Don't try and tighten the caps to 65 in-lbs!
 
Some people could do well over 65inch pounds with the torx key, I know I could.

You have a canting bipod right? I just level the action and aim the scope at a level building or doorway ect, and level the scope that way. it may take several trys to get it exact because depending on how even you tighten the caps its going to shift slightly.
 
I use an impact wrench for the screws in the scope rings. Get 'em nice and tight that way. Then tig 'em in place after preheating the rings with a torch.
 
Slavex said:
I use an impact wrench for the screws in the scope rings. Get 'em nice and tight that way. Then tig 'em in place after preheating the rings with a torch.
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i use the 3/4" impact on a 1/2inch air line if it'll hold the wheels on a tractor trailer it should work for scope rings
 
Ohhh ok, thanks guys. Well I just tightened 'em until I couldn't anymore (or until it felt like something might start to break), and it's shot fine. No problems or anything, just wondering what the best way is to go about it.

-Rohann
 
Jamie said:
I am not a fan of USoptics....I have heard of them dying,comming from the plant with dust in the main tube,they failed the Dunk test for Canada's Sniper rifle....and they are big heavy and ugly.....but thats just me


Jamie
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The failing the dunk test had a lot to do with the fact that they were NOT spec'ed to withstand a 100 meter dunk. If the bureacrat at DND procurement had originally spec'ed them to take a 100 meter dunk, I am sure they would have passed no problem.
Me thinks so politics was put into play when the regime changed.
I have a couple USO's and love them. Service is also unbelieveable, I had a BIG rifle dropped and the scope actually bent, USO had it repaired and back to me in 3 weeks at no charge.
I have a new S&B ordered, should be an interesting side by side comparison.
KK
 
Rohann said:
Yes actually! I believe ceriksson lives around here, and nathanenge does as well. I was planning on going to the Nanaimo range with Nathan at some point, but I kind of forgot about that. I'll definately give him a call when I get my rings and my scope set up.
Speaking of which, when mounting a scope, do you guys do it yourself? It's easy enough, but the TPS booklet says to tighten the screws to 65 inch-lbs, and I don't have a torque wrench. The guy at the hunting store doesn't use one either, so is it important?

-Rohann
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A torque wrench is an advantage if you are taking the scope off and putting it on repeatedly. Keeping the same torque constantly saves some rezero time/ammo.
Also keeps you from sheering off the crossbolts, many people have no clue what 65 inch pounds feels like. We get many sets of rings damaged in this manner.
KK
 
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