Rifle Scopes Bad Scope?

[jtstretch]

ok. just bought a used 700P .308 26"BBL. came with a cheap scope. took it to the range today and seemed ok at 100yds. took it to 200yds and the 1st few shots were ok. then all hell broke loose. i was off ALOT the next 10-15 shots even when i was adjusting scope. my question is, is this scope toast? could it be the BBL? does a bad BBL act like this?

 

[Victory]

Re: Bad Scope?

Do a box test with the scope and you will know for sure.

 

[1979Wolf]

Re: Bad Scope?

sound like you can't shoot.

 

[jtstretch]

Re: Bad Scope?

box test? maybe it is me, hell i dont know. but two of us? dont think do. and with a lead sled.

 

[pdd614]

Re: Bad Scope?

search function is your friend toolate.


box test
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1401826

 

[bdh308]

Re: Bad Scope?

Most likely your mounts are loose. Make sure everything is torqued down including your action screws. 99.9% of the time its one of these two things. Tip: Use your cheap scope for target practice.

 

[SWFA]

Re: Bad Scope?

I'd check the rings and or base.

 

[Victory]

Re: Bad Scope?

+1 Check Rings and Base

I guess I assumed that had already been done.

 

[scotharr]

Re: Bad Scope?

do you have a "known good" scope you can use? This is another quick way to figure out if the cheap scope is causing problems.

 

[SD669]

Re: Bad Scope?

lead sleds are a fast way to destroy a good rifle...

 

[TRON]

Re: Bad Scope?

I have a remington 700 TI .260 that I changed scopes on 3X and it still shoots MOB Minute of Barn so dont discount the rifle it would shoot 2 and then all over the place

 

[Diablo]

Re: Bad Scope?

Mommy,

What's a lead sled?

 

[Lightscout]

Re: Bad Scope?

I agree, check your bases and rings. I had similiar problems with a bolt gun; accurracy got worse and worse with a Leupy 3-9 VXII. It really sucks when you pull the trigger and the scope falls into your lap (doh!). In that case I had the holes retapped and the bases/rings remounted. Can't complain anymore, it's good to go.

 

[SD669]

Re: Bad Scope?

leadsled.

they're made so the shooter doesn't have the recoil on the shoulder, however as a consequence all of the recoil forces are directed back through the stock..

 

[jtstretch]

Re: Bad Scope?

i just installed a new mount but the old one seemed tight. not extremely tight but a little past hand tight. could it still move if not torqued? now, i was shooting 150gr fmj. are these too much for a 1-12 twist? could that have been the problem? i put on my Falcon and will test tomarrow. will also try a differant grain.