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Old 10-13-2017, 01:58 PM
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Default rifle scope sighting in problem

I have mounted new scopes on a couple of rifles I have. A .22 and a .17 caliber. My trouble is I can't zero the rifles on the bulls eye. On both scopes I run out of left. I have dialed the wind adjustment as far left as it will go and I am still right of the bulls eye. Do I have to remount the scopes> Thanks for the help.
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Old 10-13-2017, 02:36 PM
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Sounds like a mounting problem , take them off and double check everything is level and center
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Old 10-13-2017, 03:14 PM
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Exactly the same issue with two rifles/scopes. It sounds like a mounting issue.
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Old 10-13-2017, 03:59 PM
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Just curious. What type of mounts are being used?

I'd second the re-mounting suggestion. I'd go right back to square 1 just to be sure there wasn't something I may have accidentally missed.
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Old 10-13-2017, 04:59 PM
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Is it possible you're cranking the windage in the wrong direction?
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Old 10-13-2017, 06:18 PM
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When sighting in the directions on the turrets are the direction you want the bullet to move to
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Old 10-13-2017, 09:27 PM
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Maybe take a picture and post of the scope, the rings and specifically how they are attached ..... might be able to get someone to identify the problem.
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Old 10-14-2017, 02:11 PM
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I had to take the scopes off and remount them then used a bore sighter to ensure they were aligned. It worked well. Just got pack from sighting them in and now I have no excuse to miss.

Thanks to all for the advice.
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Old 10-18-2017, 11:57 PM
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I was going to suggest to re-mount and bore sight the scope before you take the rifle out to the range again, but it looks like you already solved the problem.
A good laser bore sighter does help a lot, and eliminates a lot of frustration.
Good job!!!
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