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I'm curious about zero stops
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<blockquote data-quote="ltrmc02" data-source="post: 1227571" data-attributes="member: 39103"><p>I ordered a Leupold VX-6 scope with the CDS-ZL elevation dial and was a bit disappointed when pulling it out of the box and finding out that it would only go up around 18 MOA in elevation from where ever the zero setting will be set at. The scope is capable of 70 MOA of adjustment internally but it will be mechanically limited to around 18 MOA from where set due to the dial not turning past or even turning one full revolution.</p><p> </p><p>This is the only experience I have with a zero lock turret and I have a hard time believing that Night Force and others using a zero lock turret would be designed to limit your upward elevation adjustment from your zero point like this Leupold does.</p><p> </p><p>I really like the scope other wise. I just sent Leupold an e-mail asking if there are some turret dial options for my scope that will get around this and still lock. I'm pretty sure I could do away with the lock tab in the dial and get full range of elevation but would no longer have the zero stop function to find my bottom end. I think it would also be possible to mill out a little area under the cap on the scope body that would allow multiple revolutions of the turret and still have a zero lock function but I'm certain that would void a warranty that I'd like to keep on this scope.</p><p> </p><p>OK, I got to rambling a bit there. I'd just like to know how zero stops are designed on other manufacturers scopes. Any pics of the under side of turret dial laid next to the turret stem would really be appreciated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ltrmc02, post: 1227571, member: 39103"] I ordered a Leupold VX-6 scope with the CDS-ZL elevation dial and was a bit disappointed when pulling it out of the box and finding out that it would only go up around 18 MOA in elevation from where ever the zero setting will be set at. The scope is capable of 70 MOA of adjustment internally but it will be mechanically limited to around 18 MOA from where set due to the dial not turning past or even turning one full revolution. This is the only experience I have with a zero lock turret and I have a hard time believing that Night Force and others using a zero lock turret would be designed to limit your upward elevation adjustment from your zero point like this Leupold does. I really like the scope other wise. I just sent Leupold an e-mail asking if there are some turret dial options for my scope that will get around this and still lock. I'm pretty sure I could do away with the lock tab in the dial and get full range of elevation but would no longer have the zero stop function to find my bottom end. I think it would also be possible to mill out a little area under the cap on the scope body that would allow multiple revolutions of the turret and still have a zero lock function but I'm certain that would void a warranty that I'd like to keep on this scope. OK, I got to rambling a bit there. I'd just like to know how zero stops are designed on other manufacturers scopes. Any pics of the under side of turret dial laid next to the turret stem would really be appreciated. [/QUOTE]
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