Ran out of clicks on scope. Shimming the scope question

[O4L]

These are just regular mounts off of another rifle. That’s why I am asking. Are they different heights maybe?

If everything thing else seems correct it could be a problem with the scope itself.

 

[O4L]

If you could post pictures of your set up maybe it would help.

I guess you are using the factory two piece weaver bases and rings and that could cause problems if the new scope doesn't fit right with that set up.

ETA: A quick search on the internet shows that the factory rings may come with some type of two sided tape or foam to hold the scope in place. If that is the case with your rings I would clean all that out and see if it helps.

 

[Honey Badger]

Weaver bases? Rings? Rifle brand and model? Fill in the blanks for us or we're just guessing

stock savage axis bases. Short action. Weaver rings. Nikon Buckmaster 4x12x40 scope. Winchester PowerPoint 100 gr.

 

[Honey Badger]

You shouldn't need a 20moa base for 400y. Find the optical zero of your scope and go from there. Bore sight at 50y if nothing else just to see what's going on.

I can’t. At 24 yards it’s still trying to shoot 8 inches low and I can’t adjust the scope up anymore.

 

[Glock 40]

Is it tracking at all on the elevation?

 

[Honey Badger]

I think I may have figured out what’s wrong. Hmmm

 

[Honey Badger]

This explains it.

 

[Cowcatcher]

Glad you figured it out. No way was I gonna say “yeah just shim it cuz that is required sometimes to shoot 100yds”. Lol. Something was definitely broken.

 

[Honey Badger]

Thanks for the input guys. I appreciate the help.

mike

 

[gmar]

it is a Nikon Buckmaster. 4x12x40. What do you mean remove the turrets?

Most scopes will allow you to remove the outer turret with the markings on it, so you get set it to “0” once you zero the rifle and some will give you some additional clicks. Look at the manual for the Burris XTR II as an example.