jeffo223 Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I have swapped my scopes around on my rifles and now my sako quad has the scope my 223 did have on. My question is that I have put it on today but I am unable to fully zero in at 100 yrds as I have run out of up adjustment on the scope , the scope is a docter 3-12x56 with 30mm tube, what's reccomend to sort the problem out . Paul . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-NZ Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 It's almost certainly a base misalignment issue. Unlikely to be the rings. At which extreme adjustemnt have you ended up short- elevation or windage? Chris-NZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffo223 Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 It's the elevation that's run out ,what do you mean by saying it's a base mis alignment . With the last scope on I had no problems at all so am abit confused by what you mean ,so to be stupid . Paul . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tackb Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 How low is it still? You may be able to shim one of the bases? Some scopes have less adjustment internally than others . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffo223 Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 The objective lens is 56mm and is quite close to the barrel,how do you shim a base? And would that work? Paul . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tackb Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 The objective lens is 56mm and is quite close to the barrel,how do you shim a base? And would that work? Paul . I meant how low is your group in relation to the aim point? What type of bases do you have , that will dictate how or if you can shim? And yes shimming the scope will give you more elevation , or alternatively you will need to remove material from the front mount to angle the scope down more which will raise the muzzle and poi , you don't need a specific amount you just need to get into your scopes adjustment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggersqueezer Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 insulation tape in the rear ring.or some new ones maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffo223 Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 The rifle is shooting to high by about 2 inches @ 100yrds with the scope maxed out on elevation . Paul . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tackb Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 The rifle is shooting to high by about 2 inches @ 100yrds with the scope maxed out on elevation . Paul . then you need to come down 2moa or 8 clicks (1/4 min) for your zero ? are you sure your turning the scope the correct way different makes turn in different directions for up/down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbit fingers Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 have you tried swapping the mounts around? sometimes works. if you are looking at shims or some other way to adjust it you need to lift the front up, not the back, IF your impact is high with elevation on minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffo223 Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I am turning the scope the right way , like rabbit fingers says I think I will have to shim the front mount so I can lower the bullet strike down . Paul . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tackb Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I am turning the scope the right way , like rabbit fingers says I think I will have to shim the front mount so I can lower the bullet strike down . Paul . ok if your sure ? it's rare that you have too much elevation it's usually the opposite ! it does however mean that you will have loads left to get out a long way without having to aim off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffo223 Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Always a plus side to everything :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I have swapped my scopes around on my rifles and now my sako quad has the scope my 223 did have on. My question is that I have put it on today but I am unable to fully zero in at 100 yrds as I have run out of up adjustment on the scope , the scope is a docter 3-12x56 with 30mm tube, what's reccomend to sort the problem out . Paul . Burris Signature Rings are one place to go, another is to install a rail. I find mounting scopes a continuing pain. I am gradually moving towards rails on my rifles. See the following urls. http://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/gallery/member-galleries/p2948-remington-700-sa-in-260-rem.html http://www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk/gallery/member-galleries/p4428-russell-gall-243-ackley-improved.html Once upon a time it took me five months and 3 different 'riflesmiths' who each couldn't fix my scope mounting problem. Be patient. Good luck. JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffo223 Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 SORTED! I got some new mounts at the weekend ,set it up at catton rifle range and perfect . Thankyou for all your help and input , off to sort some crows with the new set up. Paul . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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