shooter53
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just wondering if you guys have an answer, A friend of mine has a scope i think its a hawke if he alters windage, his height of POI changes any thoughts as ive heard other shooters have had this
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shooter53
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other shooters have had this on expensive scopes
jimbires
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could be a bad scope . if the scope is not set up true to the rifle , will cause this too . a tall target test will show this .
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shooter53
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thanks it makes sense as soon as we get a windless day i shall sort it stay safe, shooter53could be a bad scope . if the scope is not set up true to the rifle , will cause this too . a tall target test will show this .
Reticle Perpendicularity
Reticle Perpendicularity By Darrell Holland Long range shooters go through great pains to properly set-up their rifles for long range shooting. Bipods, muzzle brakes, cosine indicators and a host of other widgets often adorn their newly created...
another article worth reading .
How Canting Your Rifle Affects Long Range Accuracy
How Canting Your Rifle Affects Long Range Accuracy By Carl Taylor The simple textbook answer is that due to the canting of the weapon, the round will impact low and to the side that the weapon is canting. The more the cant and distance the...
ShtrRdy
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I had a Nikon that did that. I was able to get it fixed before Nikon quit supporting and selling rifle scopes.
K9TXS
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I have been using a Hawke Sidewinder for 10 years or so. So far there has not been any issue with it. I've had it on three different rifles. It's still in use today.
It may have a lifetime warranty. Check the model with Hawke.
It may have a lifetime warranty. Check the model with Hawke.
Like others said, First thing to always check, is the scope mounted level and correctly! My first scope, a couple of lifetimes ago, mounted at the "sporting goods store" where I bought it, was mounted 90 degrees off.
If it is mounted correctly, then it would have to be the scope.
If it is mounted correctly, then it would have to be the scope.
As stated above. First things first. Make sure scope is level with rifle.
shooter53
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hi thanks, im going to try what jimbires suggested to make sure the scope is plumb
When he alters it...does it go up and left one way...and down and right if he goes the opposite direction? If so Jimbires has given you the answer....I had this happen and after extensive time and expenses...discovered it was the one piece 140.00 base that was canted...check the bases...not just the scope.
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Sealesniper
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Contact Hawke. They will make it right.
Rich Coyle
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Exactly! One gets what One shops for, not what one pays for.
If you adjust elevation and the windage changes the chances are the scope reticle is not mounted vertical to the bore. Because of this slight off center positioning whenever you raise or lower elevation the windage will change according to the amount the scope is off. This is extremely prevalent with tactical scopes if not mounted perfectly level in relation to the bore. To check this at preferably 100 yards put up a target, take a well aimed shot at your zero, then raise the elevation to what would be a 400 or 500 yard shot. Carefully take another shot. The second shot (or group if you prefer) should be straight up from the first without any change in windage left or right. Bubble levels and bore sights will not be accurate enough to perfect vertical movement unless you are very lucky. I use bubble levels and a laser bore sighter to get close then make the final adjustment using a Barska Boresighter. It is a kit containing mandrels for the various calibers and a grid panel that attaches to the mandrel. It is adjusted for vertical using the cross hairs of the scope. If the scope is not exactly vertical the crosshairs will not line up with the grid. Adjust the scope so the crosshairs align up with the vertical grid lines and now you have a scope that should track perfectly up and down without chnging the windage. This is very important for those of you who shoot at long distances where a half inch of windage drift when going out to 1000 yards means a 5 inch difference in the point of impact.
shooter53
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thanks will do
