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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
Canted rifle or canted scope?
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<blockquote data-quote="bruce_ventura" data-source="post: 1084988" data-attributes="member: 34084"><p>Using the Reticle Alignment Tool will align the elevation turret axis to pass through the bore. Using the tool has two steps: 1) plumb the rifle, and 2) plumb the scope. What method did you use to plumb the scope after using the tool to plumb the rifle? You may want to try one of the other methods described in the instructions. </p><p></p><p>It likely that your scope is offset horizontally from the rifle bore. That would cause the situation you're describing. To be very clear, for long range accuracy you should cant the rifle, not the scope. </p><p></p><p>If the problem is an uncomfortable shooting position or check weld, the horizontal offset must be pretty large. If you instead level the scope off the receiver, you will have a significant error at long range - I would guess at least 2 clicks of error based on what you're describing. </p><p></p><p>If that amount of error is unacceptable, you have a dilemma. I recommend that you find out why the scope is offset, and try to fix that problem. Feel free to PM me if you want some guidance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bruce_ventura, post: 1084988, member: 34084"] Using the Reticle Alignment Tool will align the elevation turret axis to pass through the bore. Using the tool has two steps: 1) plumb the rifle, and 2) plumb the scope. What method did you use to plumb the scope after using the tool to plumb the rifle? You may want to try one of the other methods described in the instructions. It likely that your scope is offset horizontally from the rifle bore. That would cause the situation you're describing. To be very clear, for long range accuracy you should cant the rifle, not the scope. If the problem is an uncomfortable shooting position or check weld, the horizontal offset must be pretty large. If you instead level the scope off the receiver, you will have a significant error at long range - I would guess at least 2 clicks of error based on what you're describing. If that amount of error is unacceptable, you have a dilemma. I recommend that you find out why the scope is offset, and try to fix that problem. Feel free to PM me if you want some guidance. [/QUOTE]
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