Craig127 Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Hey guys love this site, learned a lot already and looking forward to more good information. I read the article "What scope for the .308" and learned that I had purchased the very scope discussed in this article. I finally got to go to the range and found that I am having a heck of a time sighting this scope. First round down range at 25 yards asked for six inches of adjustment. Not possible! Adjust the scope mount on the pictinny rails, and found myself inside the one inch range. Good to go. next two rounds in the bull, third round off the target. I love the scope and everything about it. Question is, has anyone else had any trouble like this, where should I start to correct it? Is this a mount dysfunction? I did realize when I mounted the scope that no torque specs were given for the mount, so I used a "SWAG" and tightened them up. Not sure what is moving, I do not believe it's the scope, yea, yea always the possibility of shooter error, but we won't go there. Any way I am not sure if there is another type or style of mount that may work better. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 25~28 INCH pounds on the mount-to-scope, then 65 INCH pounds locking the mount to the rifle. Always a good rule on those specs, and it should work for every mount out there. Use a good torque wrench, something that is definitely repeatable. Make sure the scope is mounted tight before you move forward - eliminate that as a possibility first. Welcome aboard, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Welcome Craig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJL Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 welcome from FL.is it a brand new rifle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Welcome from Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Hope your wife signed your release form before you joined. We have a tendency to get guys in trouble around here if they haven't been properly admonished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Welcome from AZ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamO Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) Welcome from AZ! Edited August 25, 2014 by AdamO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Armory Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Welcome from AZ ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Welcome from AZ! Wait....what? Welcome from NC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) Welcome from geographically Near AZ. **edited to add "geographically". Legally we are on a whole other planet apparently. Edited August 26, 2014 by DNP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Welcome from Indiana brother Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Hey Craig welcome from Texas so...you got the scope on and hit the bull....put that sucker in the safe ....its time for another build :) Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Welcome from MD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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