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brownchristian
Optics GrassHopper Joined: April/09/2009 Status: Offline Points: 40 |
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Posted: November/25/2011 at 15:32 |
I have an older Leupold Vari X II 3-9 x 50 that has been perfect for over 10 years when I bought it used from a co-worker. Not sure how old it is but I have had ZERO problems with this scope. Last weekend i gut shot two pigs and knew I had a problem.
Shot targets yesterday and thankfully I was using a feed sack as a target. First shot was 18 inches low and 2 inches left. So I dialed the scope up and got the height right. Then started to move it right. All of sudden it moved 6 inches high and then 9 inches left. Unfortunately I had run out of shells so I had to change from 150 grain Federal Premium to 140 grain Barnes mid shoot. So I started moving it again and I finally was able to put it inside the circles and tweaked it one last time to get it right where I wanted it and the damn thing shot 8" high again. What in the world could be happening? Can a scope go bad all of a sudden? I don't recall ever dropping or jarring the scope but I guess anything is possible.
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cheaptrick
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Check mounting gear first, friend. Ring cap screws, base screws, etc.
If you've done that, you may indeed have a scope puke issue. It happens.
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If at first you don't secede...try..try again.
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biggreen747
Optics Journeyman Joined: October/16/2009 Location: Colorado Status: Offline Points: 470 |
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If you have a windage adj base start there. My first choice would be to throw it in the trash. Ill spare you my thoughts on those but you get the idea...
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We measure it with a micrometer, mark it with a crayon, and cut it with a chainsaw.
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brownchristian
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Thanks for the help guys. Gave the gun a good cleaning last night and checked all the mounting hardware. Everything was tight. Took it to the range today and it took me 12to rounds but I got it back. Shot three rounds right where I wanted them all able to touch a quarter at 100 yards. I was amazed how much movement there was if I didn't cool the barrel.
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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On the bright side if the scope went tits up -- Send it to Leupold they will fix it for you FREE or replace it FREE.
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"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do". Bobby Paul Doherty Texas Ranger |
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slowr1der
Optics Apprentice Joined: March/25/2010 Status: Offline Points: 247 |
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It wouldn't surprise me if it's bad as I've had 2 Leupold with this exact same issue, and a friend that had another one had the same issue with his right out of the box. That said, I'd give Leupold a call as they do take care of you.
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