Visit the SWFA.com site to check out our current specials. |
Super Sniper issue @ 600y ??? |
Post Reply |
Author | |
sniper13
Optics Apprentice Joined: April/26/2009 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 145 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Posted: August/06/2009 at 12:56 |
Hey guys I have a SS 10x42M on a .308 and it seems like something weird is happening. The scope adjusts 1/4 MOA like it should, BUT at around 600 Yards this adjustment seems to almost double. For example if i am shooting 6 inches to the right, 1 MOA (4 clicks ) should put it on spot. However it seems to throw it twice as far like 6" to far to the left. Same with elevation....it is on a zero MOA base, which shouldnt matter it has twice the adjustment.....is this an erecter tube problem or what....this is really starting to piss me,I just dont understand, can someone help me with this...THANKS
|
|
pulling a trigger is easy....hitting your mark is intelligence
|
|
Rancid Coolaid
MODERATOR Joined: January/19/2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 9318 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Run a 10 MOA box test at 100 yards. If there is a problem with the internals, it will show there.
Also, be advised, at 600 yards, any slight error in trigger pull, wind call, natural point of aim, or any of 100 other factors could result in throwing the rounds 6 inches. Are you grouping at 600 yards. If so, where? Do this at 100 yards (with the scope initially set at 100 yard zero): fire one round move 20 clicks left, 20 clicks up, fire 1 round move 40 clicks right, fire one round move 40 clicks down, fire one round move 40 clicks left, fire one round move 40 clicks up, fire one round move 40 clicks right, fire one round move 40 clicks down, fire one round move 40 clicks left, fire one round move 40 clicks up, fire one round move 40 clicks right, fire one round move 40 clicks down, fire one round move 40 clicks left, fire one round move 20 clicks up, 20 clicks right, fire one round If you have a tracking problem, the groups will not be tight AND/OR will not be where they should. Believe me, it is worth the range time and ammo! |
|
Freedom is something you take.
Respect is something you earn. Equality is something you whine about not being given. |
|
Rancid Coolaid
MODERATOR Joined: January/19/2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 9318 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Note: Right down the shot progression, and check off each dope change as you make it. Nothing sucks more than losing your position in the middle of a box test.
|
|
Freedom is something you take.
Respect is something you earn. Equality is something you whine about not being given. |
|
3_tens
Optics Jedi Master Joined: January/08/2007 Location: Oklahoma Status: Offline Points: 7853 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
At 600 yds on a 168 Gr 308 with 2 mph wind error will move you 6.6" off your target. Wind is very hard to judge over a 600 yard range even with several wind flags for indicators. Occasionaly (Rarely) I am lucky but usually I have to take visual corrections.
|
|
Folks ain't got a sense of humor no more. They don't laugh they just get sore.
Need to follow the rules. Just hard to determine which set of rules to follow Now the rules have changed again. |
|
sniper13
Optics Apprentice Joined: April/26/2009 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 145 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
|
Thanks all....i will definately do a box test.....and could could likely be me, but i am shooting 3/4 MOA groups consistantly at 600y so grouping is not a problem, I will be going back out i a couple days .....I will let everyone know results
|
|
pulling a trigger is easy....hitting your mark is intelligence
|
|
Post Reply | |
Tweet
|
Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |