Right now i am about 4" low at 100yrds. I have my scope adjustment all the way up and am out of adjustment room. Do i need to shim the front of my scope base or the read. A local Gunsmith say shim the front but i dont think that is right. any help would be appreciated!
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Originally posted by kgpcr View PostRight now i am about 4" low at 100yrds. I have my scope adjustment all the way up and am out of adjustment room. Do i need to shim the front of my scope base or the read. A local Gunsmith say shim the front but i dont think that is right. any help would be appreciated!
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I'd sure check your scope rings. Sounds to me like your front ring is too high or your rear ring is too low.
Try this. Take the top off both rings and put your scope back into position. Now press down with one finger on the front, then the rear. If either of those causes the scope to lift, you have uneven height in your rings. Easy fix, whether shimming front or rear, or replacing one of the rings."Lay in the weeds and wait, and when you get your chance to say something, say something good."
Merle Haggard
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Originally posted by kgpcr View PostRight now i am about 4" low at 100yrds. I have my scope adjustment all the way up and am out of adjustment room. Do i need to shim the front of my scope base or the read. A local Gunsmith say shim the front but i dont think that is right. any help would be appreciated!Foolishness is a moral category, not an intellectual one.
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Originally posted by kgpcr View Post30-06 is what i am shooting
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There is probably a better way, but, I have had good luck with putting 2 layers of black electrical tape on the inside bottom half of the ring (rear ring in this case). That is , if you haven't swapped rings by mistake etc., and it is an actual manufacturing inequity.
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Do not put shims inside the rings. Doing that will effectively reduce the diameter of the ring and crush the scope tube. The shims should go under the base. Usually about .030" to .040" will do the trick and bring your adjustment to the center of its range. Caliber doesn't matter at 100 yards. Any well equipped gunsmith should have precut shims on hand."A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind."
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Originally posted by kgpcr View PostRight now i am about 4" low at 100yrds. I have my scope adjustment all the way up and am out of adjustment room. Do i need to shim the front of my scope base or the read. A local Gunsmith say shim the front but i dont think that is right. any help would be appreciated!
We need to know the rifle, make and model of the rings and bases and the scope. Post some pictures too because either the scope is hosed or something isn't installed correctly. Don't shim it.
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Actually, everything can be correctly installed, and nothing "hosed", and still be out of adjustment. Over the years, I've worked on many rifles that were out of spec on the bridge height and needed shims to be correct. Another possibility is a scope that has been bent, usually by the front bell being pushed down towards the barrel. That will cause a high point of impact. Scope is still functional, just needs shims. 70's and 80's vintage Winchester m-70's were bad that way for a while, as far as the rear bridge being incorrect."A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind."
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Originally posted by PRDATR View PostYeah he is just peddling parts so move on down the road.
We need to know the rifle, make and model of the rings and bases and the scope. Post some pictures too because either the scope is hosed or something isn't installed correctly. Don't shim it.Originally posted by gunbugs View PostActually, everything can be correctly installed, and nothing "hosed", and still be out of adjustment. Over the years, I've worked on many rifles that were out of spec on the bridge height and needed shims to be correct. Another possibility is a scope that has been bent, usually by the front bell being pushed down towards the barrel. That will cause a high point of impact. Scope is still functional, just needs shims. 70's and 80's vintage Winchester m-70's were bad that way for a while, as far as the rear bridge being incorrect.Foolishness is a moral category, not an intellectual one.
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