I've tried to set the zero multiple times. Put the cap back on after locking down inner adjustment screws. Cap will reverse .2 mils before comming to a complete locked stop. Someone tell me if this normal or if it needs to go back to Vortex. 5x25x50 MRAD EBRC2.
Advanced Marksmanship Gen 2 PST turret zero help
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Normal, IMHO. I have the HST, and it is intended from my experience to return a couple of clicks below the zero setting. This is due to the number of shims inserted, and the fact that you likely can’t get the exact gap filled. It is intended to get you close very quickly.
I’ll go out on a limb and say this is normal. I do not have a PST, but it is typical for scope manufacturers to let the dial go past zero by 2-3 tenths of a mil (2 or 3 clicks for the unwashed).
It’s not a bad thing. Go with the flow. Adapt and overcome.
It’s not a bad thing. Go with the flow. Adapt and overcome.
I have 2 pst gen2...the zero stop when set up correctly should stop hard at zero if that is desired.
That said...I deliberately set mine to give me an additional .5 under for play. So in short my zero stop hits hard at a half under my zero. Life is good.
That said...I deliberately set mine to give me an additional .5 under for play. So in short my zero stop hits hard at a half under my zero. Life is good.
If you want the turret to stop on zero then run the turret down until it hits the zero stop. Loosen set screws. Pop of the turret cap. Loosen the set screws. Zero the rifle. Tighten set screws. Replace turret cap and index to zero. Tighten set screws and you are done.
All adjustments must be made AFTER you bottom out against the zero stop.
All adjustments must be made AFTER you bottom out against the zero stop.
I don’t know what you mean. When these are zeroed, the turret must be run down to the zero stop. Done. All adjustment is done from inside the turret after the three internal set screw are loosened.
I'm not certified on the technicalities, so here goes. There is a widget in your scope that aint working right. Email Vortex and a nice man will explain it far better than I can. Then you will take the scope apart one step further than setting your zero stop, unfuck it, and put it back together. Then it will work right again.
I had a problem where I zero'd my rifle incorrectly, not in the factory specified order, and the tracking was way off. Vortex said I caused the timing to get out of sync and gave me instructions on how to reset to the turret to the factory settting. I did it exactly as the video shows, and boom....zero'd in no time. Here ya go:
Below is a step-by-step to ensure your optic’s zero-stop is reset, and functioning properly.
From here, you optic is ready to re-zero. When you’ve achieved the satisfactory zero, simply re-engage the perimeter set-screws on the inner turret, engaging the zero stop. It will not matter where the inner turret is indexed at this point. Reinstall the exterior turret at the “0” position, and re-engage the perimeter set screws on it!
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Below is a step-by-step to ensure your optic’s zero-stop is reset, and functioning properly.
- Rotate your external turret clockwise, or in the “down” direction, until it stops or you encounter resistance.
- Remove the external turret by loosening the three set-screws on it’s perimeter.
- With the internal turret exposed, rotate it counter-clockwise, in the “up” direction, only about ¼ turn, and then back “down”, or clockwise, until it stops.
- Remove the top two screws from the inner turret.
- Applying slight downward pressure to the turret, again, rotate the turret counter-clockwise ¼ turn, and then back “down”, or clockwise, until it stops.
- Take note of the threaded receptacles, where the two top screws were removed. If they are no longer exposed, or partially obscured, carefully loosen the three set-screws on the inner turret, careful not to rotate the turret until they’re loose. Once all three are loosened, simply rotate the inner turret until those threaded receptacles are completely exposed.
- Reinstall the two top screws in the inner turret, leaving the perimeter set-screws loose.
From here, you optic is ready to re-zero. When you’ve achieved the satisfactory zero, simply re-engage the perimeter set-screws on the inner turret, engaging the zero stop. It will not matter where the inner turret is indexed at this point. Reinstall the exterior turret at the “0” position, and re-engage the perimeter set screws on it!
Vortex Optics | Sales and Technical
One Vortex Drive
Barneveld, WI 53507
Phone: 608.826.6280
Toll Free: 1.800.426.0048 X1280
Mobile: 320.583.3694
Fax: 608.662.7454
[email protected]
www.VortexOptics.com
I actually like the shim idea better because I can dial down upto 4 mils past the 500 meter zero for close shots but still not loose my zero position .
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Does the wind do the same thing everyday at 500? ??
Among a plethora of other reasons, that would be the biggest.
Are you for real . Wind you account for all the time and only a moron sights in on a windy day .
So this is a troll attack . You don't know as much as you think you do .
Actually I do. And more than you.
It’s not a troll attack if I’m 100% serious and you’re an idiot.
So, you have zero wind days where you are? Even a 3mph wind will affect your zero a minimum of .2mil brah.
People who know what they are doing zero at 100, and then leave their dope dialed in for 500.
Idiots zero at 500 with error they don’t even realize built in, and then talk about weird shit like being able to shim a turret to go 4 mils under their zero.........
Idiots like you don't understand that if the guns is worked on or the scope removed I re-zero at 200 but high the amount I need to be on at 500 . Then I shoot at 500 and confirm on vertical only as I have a target at 500 . If it's a windy day I shoot other ways but slight wind does not affect vertical so much . You never asked for how I did it you were too busy knocking an attacking new members . Obviously you don't understand the shim system you can shim it to stop closer to the turret zero position or you can shim it less to dial back down some . It's obvious where the 0 mark is on the turret . I crank my vertical turret up and down all the time and some times it's not on a 500 zero but you know where it is , so I don't get your stupid comments .
Can anyone tell me please how do I ignore this asshole .
Can anyone tell me please how do I ignore this asshole .
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@Country
You will realize real quick (you already have) that @Dthomas3523 is an arrogant moron. If anyone does anything different than him, he goes on the attack for no other reason than to try and prove how right he always is and how wrong and ignorant anyone else is. He can not accept that there is more than one way to do everything. If you make one statement in a thread which disagrees with something he already posted, he will accuse you of thinking your way is the only way which is not only hilarious but ironic.
You will realize real quick (you already have) that @Dthomas3523 is an arrogant moron. If anyone does anything different than him, he goes on the attack for no other reason than to try and prove how right he always is and how wrong and ignorant anyone else is. He can not accept that there is more than one way to do everything. If you make one statement in a thread which disagrees with something he already posted, he will accuse you of thinking your way is the only way which is not only hilarious but ironic.
Agree with you . Thanks for the support I really appreciate it . It's rare that people have your courage to stand up against bullies I am in your debt .
