Scope problems

ccpsandman · 03-19-2008, 07:06 PM

I have a Bushnell scope on my Ruger Super Redhawk. I was at the 100 yard range sighting in the scope. I was able to get a 2" group with the first 6 rounds. My next 12 were not on paper. I then walked up to about 7 yards and when I shot I was about 12 inches off target to the left. No matter what I did I could not get the scope back on target. Help. I can be emailed at sandman02@verizon.net.
Thanks for any help
Sandman

jv101 · 03-19-2008, 08:35 PM

i had the same problem w/ my bushnell legend on my .308
what i did was:
1) change ammo (i was using federal, and switched to winchester)
2) put my scopes windage back to 0 (or the stock setting)

after that the thing shot bullseyes all day long!

GlockMeister · 03-19-2008, 11:09 PM

Check to make sure your scope mount/rings didn't come loose. You should use loc-tite on them to prevent it from happening. Not the high strength stuff though. Also, make sure the scope is level and the rings are aligned. After checking everything else out, and if it doesn't resolve, then check the scope. Once all that is ok, then try different ammo.

Also, how were you sighting it in? By that I mean were you doing it free hand? From a bench? Prone? please explain a little... Happy to try and help if possible.

ArkansasHunter · 03-19-2008, 11:30 PM

I agree with GlockMiester see if the screws are loose.

jv101 thats interesting what you did , it would seem it wouldn't matter about the ammo you would use don't you think ?
A.H

GlockMeister · 03-19-2008, 11:33 PM

I just hope he comes back to check for replies and not think we'll all email them to him. lol

billy · 03-20-2008, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlockMeister

I just hope he comes back to check for replies and not think we'll all email them to him. lol

yeah,
i didnt think of that.
teehee

lefty o · 03-20-2008, 10:57 AM

if he wants ideas, he'll come back. if not , OH WELL!!!!!!!!

SwedeSteve · 03-20-2008, 12:03 PM

And y'all are welcome back to this locality!

GlockMeister · 03-20-2008, 01:51 PM

for a heapin' helpin' of G&G hospitality

jv101 · 03-20-2008, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

I agree with GlockMiester see if the screws are loose.

jv101 thats interesting what you did , it would seem it wouldn't matter about the ammo you would use don't you think ?
A.H

yeh, thats what i thought... it probably had more to do with changing the settings then choosing the ammo. I should go back and buy some federal and see how it goes. However i just drive to walmart to get the winchester which cost $0.59 more a box then federal and it is a tad bit easier to get!

hopefully gonna get some good shooting in this weekend. have 3 boxes. so ill work on my 200-300ish yard shots

GlockMeister · 03-22-2008, 12:20 AM

Not to mention in this day and age how much gas is, driving and extra 5 miles to save $.59 cents on a box of ammo could cost you $10 bucks in gas. lol

03-19-2008, 07:06 PM	#1
ccpsandman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs Posts: 1	Scope problems I have a Bushnell scope on my Ruger Super Redhawk. I was at the 100 yard range sighting in the scope. I was able to get a 2" group with the first 6 rounds. My next 12 were not on paper. I then walked up to about 7 yards and when I shot I was about 12 inches off target to the left. No matter what I did I could not get the scope back on target. Help. I can be emailed at sandman02@verizon.net. Thanks for any help Sandman

03-19-2008, 11:09 PM	#3
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,377	Check to make sure your scope mount/rings didn't come loose. You should use loc-tite on them to prevent it from happening. Not the high strength stuff though. Also, make sure the scope is level and the rings are aligned. After checking everything else out, and if it doesn't resolve, then check the scope. Once all that is ok, then try different ammo. Also, how were you sighting it in? By that I mean were you doing it free hand? From a bench? Prone? please explain a little... Happy to try and help if possible. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-19-2008, 11:33 PM	#5
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,377	I just hope he comes back to check for replies and not think we'll all email them to him. lol __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-20-2008, 12:03 PM	#8
SwedeSteve Bullet Maintenance !! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The anchor point, Alaska Posts: 10,283 Images: 1	And y'all are welcome back to this locality! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-20-2008, 01:51 PM	#9
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,377	for a heapin' helpin' of G&G hospitality __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-19-2008, 08:35 PM	#2
jv101 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 144	i had the same problem w/ my bushnell legend on my .308 what i did was: 1) change ammo (i was using federal, and switched to winchester) 2) put my scopes windage back to 0 (or the stock setting) after that the thing shot bullseyes all day long!

03-19-2008, 11:30 PM	#4
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,678	I agree with GlockMiester see if the screws are loose. jv101 thats interesting what you did , it would seem it wouldn't matter about the ammo you would use don't you think ? A.H

03-20-2008, 10:57 AM	#7
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,785	if he wants ideas, he'll come back. if not , OH WELL!!!!!!!!

03-22-2008, 12:20 AM	#11
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,377	Not to mention in this day and age how much gas is, driving and extra 5 miles to save $.59 cents on a box of ammo could cost you $10 bucks in gas. lol __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6! Last edited by GlockMeister; 03-24-2008 at 12:12 AM.