i also belive that there is an error in the mounting system, try moving the dials the other way, i do know you may damage the scope by maxing out the adjustment dials, was the scope new when you bought it? or has it been dropped? and are the rings correct size? i have my simmons 3-9 +40 that is sighted at 200 yds i bought my gun brand new during the sight in period i had sort of the same issue i was shooting high then low then high, i forgot the dials move the reticle to the image so it seems backwards up moves down and down moves up so try moving the dial the other way, if that doesnt work check the mounts. if that isnt the issue maybe the scope is broken sorry i cant give you an answer. i am forever thankfull my savage has weaver mounts pemanantly installed not by rings but machined,gun) so my mounts cant move. all hail the savage genius, and the accutrigger is the best thing scince sliced bread lightbulb