Rifle Scopes Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50 LRT Tracking problem?

[Bob L Swagger]

I have a problem here... I just recently added to my Leupold 8.5-25x50 a custom turret set for the 208 A-max. I zeroed it at 100 yards, moved to 200 yards and set the turret for 200 and whacked the 3/4" paster I was aiming for (repeatedly). I then moved to the 300 yard line and set the turret for 300 and hitting within 1/2 of an inch of the aim point. A few days later, I was shooting 700 yards at a 8" x 8" piece of steel. Again, I set the turret for 700, adjusted the windage a few clicks and I was repeatedly hitting the target. Now here is the kicker, the next day (yesterday) I went back to shoot 200 yards, I set the turret for 200 and I was hitting 4.5" high. Tracking problem??? or something else???

 

[newrider001]

Re: Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50 LRT Tracking problem?

I dont have this set up, but the only problems i had like this was. 1.Set screws on actual scope weren't tight. 2.My gun was dirty shot great the week before then just like that stop shooting, took it home cleaned it and tack driver again. Just my problems here. I would look at everything before blaming the tracking. Hope that helps.

 

[Bob L Swagger]

Re: Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50 LRT Tracking problem?

I checked everything and it was tight, nothing loosened up. The rifle was cleaned between each shooting session. I only shot a total of 80 rounds during those few shooting sessions.

 

[Rovieairto]

Re: Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50 LRT Tracking problem?

It is still possible that your turrets slipped.
Look though the glass out the window while simultaneously making adjustments.
With a proper reference one can box test on their neighbors house (or the like) to see if their scope is tracking properly.

There are many tests you can do without ever firing a round.

 

[Bob L Swagger]

Re: Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50 LRT Tracking problem?

I was thinking the same thing so I tried that also. - No slippage, each turn produced a solid "click" and reticle movement.

 

[SMH]

Re: Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50 LRT Tracking problem?

I had a VX3 8.5-25 LR Target scope that performed in a similar manner. After several shots it would settle where it was supposed to be.

I sent it back and received a new one from Leupold about two weeks later.
I then replaced that one with a NF.

Leupold has great customer service.
I just wish it wasn't needed so often!

 

[Hooper]

Re: Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50 LRT Tracking problem?

Try adjusting the knobs the same way every time. Adjust from short range to longer range every time.

If going from long range to short, go past the desired setting a few MOA then go up to where you want it.

 

[Bob L Swagger]

Re: Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50 LRT Tracking problem?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hooper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Try adjusting the knobs the same way every time. Adjust from short range to longer range every time.

If going from long range to short, go past the desired setting a few MOA then go up to where you want it.

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Thanks for the advice, I would try it but the scope should be touching down in Oregon in a few hours.

 

[Dionis]

Re: Leupold Mark 4 8.5-25x50 LRT Tracking problem?

I have a problem here... I just recently added to my Leupold 8.5-25x50 a custom turret set for the 208 A-max. I zeroed it at 100 yards, moved to 200 yards and set the turret for 200 and whacked the 3/4" paster I was aiming for (repeatedly). I then moved to the 300 yard line and set the turret for 300 and hitting within 1/2 of an inch of the aim point. A few days later, I was shooting 700 yards at a 8" x 8" piece of steel. Again, I set the turret for 700, adjusted the windage a few clicks and I was repeatedly hitting the target. Now here is the kicker, the next day (yesterday) I went back to shoot 200 yards, I set the turret for 200 and I was hitting 4.5" high. Tracking problem??? or something else??? [/quote
Go ahead and send that into us UPS with a note that has your contact info and a description of the problem to:

Leupold Product Services
14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway
Beaverton, OR 97006

OR USPS:
Leupold Product Services
PO BOX 688
Beaverton, OR 97075
We are currently running at about a 2.5-3 week turnaround on product.


The only problem i had with mine mark 4 8.5x25 , turret o ring froze up, i couldn't adjust elevation...but it trucked well.