Bushnell scope trouble........

holmzee · 07-29-2007, 10:02 PM

I just took my model 60 with a Bushnell Trophy scope out to check the zero for squirrel season on Wed. It did not even hit the paper from 30 yards. I adjusted the scope as far right as the knob would go and it is still 4 inches left at 30 yards. I took off the bushnell threw on my emergency simmons blazer and knocked the center out. Could the rings be the cause. Should I try a better set of rings and start over with the Bushnell. ANY SUGGESTIONS.

toolman · 07-29-2007, 11:16 PM

Try reinstalling the Bushnell and see where it shoots from a rest. If it still shoots way off, try loosening the rngs and rotate the scope 90 deg. counter-clockwise, ie: windage turret on top. Reshoot and see if you can adjust for windage using the elevation knob. If you can center the group this time but can't go low or high enough to center, the scope is junk. If it still seems hinkey, try swapping and\or flipping the front and rear rings. I'm assuming it's a Weaver-style mount without the windage adjustments built into the mount.

burd1959 · 07-30-2007, 03:10 AM

i had this problem with bushnell 2 years ago from 3 of thier scopes got them recentered 3 shots later all over the paper switched to nikon aint happend since

lefty o · 07-30-2007, 05:17 AM

if another scope was centered, its not the rings. cheap scope is the problem.

holmzee · 07-30-2007, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lefty o

if another scope was centered, its not the rings. cheap scope is the problem.

I am in the process of switching to Nikon . Just got a Prostaff in and mounted on my 10/22 have not had time to zero yet. I hear good things about Nikon.

ArkansasHunter · 07-30-2007, 10:36 AM

holmzee I had 2. 3X9 40mm mid range priced Bushnell scopes that worked pretty good for a couple years then they did what yours did.
I ended up giveing them to the kids to play with...A.H

holmzee · 07-30-2007, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

holmzee I had 2. 3X9 40mm mid range priced Bushnell scopes that worked pretty good for a couple years then they did what yours did.
I ended up giveing them to the kids to play with...A.H

there will never be a Bushnell scope in my house again.

Bravo · 07-30-2007, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holmzee

I am in the process of switching to Nikon . Just got a Prostaff in and mounted on my 10/22 have not had time to zero yet. I hear good things about Nikon.

I've been using a Nikon Prostaff for a couple of years now. I've used it on a .270Win. and 30-06Spring. and both calibers on both guns have held zero perfectly.

lefty o · 07-30-2007, 09:46 PM

the top end bushnells are fine scopes, its the cheap ones you have to stay away from.

07-29-2007, 10:02 PM	#1
holmzee Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 19	Bushnell scope trouble........ I just took my model 60 with a Bushnell Trophy scope out to check the zero for squirrel season on Wed. It did not even hit the paper from 30 yards. I adjusted the scope as far right as the knob would go and it is still 4 inches left at 30 yards. I took off the bushnell threw on my emergency simmons blazer and knocked the center out. Could the rings be the cause. Should I try a better set of rings and start over with the Bushnell. ANY SUGGESTIONS.

07-29-2007, 11:16 PM	#2
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,582 Blog Entries: 22	Try reinstalling the Bushnell and see where it shoots from a rest. If it still shoots way off, try loosening the rngs and rotate the scope 90 deg. counter-clockwise, ie: windage turret on top. Reshoot and see if you can adjust for windage using the elevation knob. If you can center the group this time but can't go low or high enough to center, the scope is junk. If it still seems hinkey, try swapping and\or flipping the front and rear rings. I'm assuming it's a Weaver-style mount without the windage adjustments built into the mount. __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

07-30-2007, 03:10 AM	#3
burd1959 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: burton michigan Posts: 606	i had this problem with bushnell 2 years ago from 3 of thier scopes got them recentered 3 shots later all over the paper switched to nikon aint happend since

07-30-2007, 05:17 AM	#4
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,797	if another scope was centered, its not the rings. cheap scope is the problem.

07-30-2007, 10:36 AM	#6
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,690	holmzee I had 2. 3X9 40mm mid range priced Bushnell scopes that worked pretty good for a couple years then they did what yours did. I ended up giveing them to the kids to play with...A.H

07-30-2007, 09:46 PM	#9
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,797	the top end bushnells are fine scopes, its the cheap ones you have to stay away from.