Rifle Scopes Can't zero @ 100yds (bottoming out Premier 5-25x)

[michael_aos]

Remington 700 SPS Tactical .223 in an AICS 2.0.
Larue 20 MOA short-action base
Seekins high 34mm rings
Used, low serial-number (<400) Premier 5-25x56mm

With the scope turned down as far as it will go, I'm still a couple inches high at 100yds.

Does this sound right?

I had previously been using a Super Sniper 3-9x with Larue rings and didn't have any problem zeroing @ 100yds.

 

[Rob01]

Re: Can't zero @ 100yds (bottoming out Premier 5-25x)

Are you just hitting the zero stop? Loosen the tab on the elevation knob, turn the knob up to 3 mils and then retighten and dial down.

 

[Pat M]

Re: Can't zero @ 100yds (bottoming out Premier 5-25x)

shim the front of the base or get a 15MOA base

 

[ewoaf]

Re: Can't zero @ 100yds (bottoming out Premier 5-25x)

is your load way fast?

 

[michael_aos]

Re: Can't zero @ 100yds (bottoming out Premier 5-25x)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are you just hitting the zero stop? </div></div>

So. Umm. Duh....

Yeah, I think that's all it was.

 

[Rob01]

Re: Can't zero @ 100yds (bottoming out Premier 5-25x)

Sometimes it's the simplest things

Don't worry. You aren't the first and won't be the last.

 

[vman]

Re: Can't zero @ 100yds (bottoming out Premier 5-25x)

Noob

 

[fox5]

Re: Can't zero @ 100yds (bottoming out Premier 5-25x)

Hahaha love it

 

[michael_aos]

Re: Can't zero @ 100yds (bottoming out Premier 5-25x)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Noob

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In my defense, I kind of thought it was the zero-stop (based on where the dial was stopping). I'd just never had to "adjust" a zero-stop before.

And I'd also just had a different issue with the scope-mounting on a 22LR and was thinking it's just not my day.
--

 

[vman]

Re: Can't zero @ 100yds (bottoming out Premier 5-25x)

Its ok im just shit stirring, never take me seriously

 

[kentactic]

Re: Can't zero @ 100yds (bottoming out Premier 5-25x)

well in my book thats a good day if a seemingly catastrophic problem chalks up to a simple adjustment.

 

[vman]

Re: Can't zero @ 100yds (bottoming out Premier 5-25x)

Ya, especially with such a nice scope and base.

 

[neeley205]

Re: Can't zero @ 100yds (bottoming out Premier 5-25x)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Michael Aos</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are you just hitting the zero stop? </div></div>

So. Umm. Duh....

Yeah, I think that's all it was.

</div></div>

+100 for just fessing up and not concocting some ridiculous scenario to avoid admitting you actually made a mistake.

everyone has those moments. . .even the cool people who will never admit it.

 

[Plange]

Re: Can't zero @ 100yds (bottoming out Premier 5-25x)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Are you just hitting the zero stop? Loosen the tab on the elevation knob, turn the knob up to 3 mils and then retighten and dial down. </div></div>

Thanks for getting this one Rob, been busy these past few days. I owe you one.

Paul

 

[Swift]

Re: Can't zero @ 100yds (bottoming out Premier 5-25x)

People who shoot guns aren't immune to human error and simple mistakes. Many of them just dont admit it. Hell I thought I was a ninny for milling a target at the improper magnification then learned that I was far from the first to do it.

Unfortunately there's only one Bob Lee Swagger. The rest of us make mistakes just like everyone else. Props for admitting it. Now go out, get that zero, and get to work.