Scope: Can not adjust to the right?

[Raul Duke]

So I'm out trying to set up my new rifel. Rugar M77  .22-250
I got my shot placement where I want it up/down.  I just need 8 clicks to the right.
I give it 4 clicks and fire a shot.  It hits 4clicks under lmy last shot.  ..  ? ..
I fire again, same spot.  I give it 4 more to the right, and fire.
I hit 4 clicks under my last shot.

I can not get my scope to shoot to the right. Is it broken? Is it time to start shopping for a new scope?   or is there a way to "reset" your scope and start over? 

[addicted]

What kind of scope is it lol?

Have you used these rings before? Maybe they are off, or ruger couldnt get their dovetails straight?

As far as resetting the scope i have read of "centering" a scope, but i don't know if that will help.

Set up the scope in a v-notch and aim it at something. Then turn it 90 degrees and adjust the turret to get it back on track. then 90 degrees again and double check that the scope is still aiming at the target and adjust the appropriate turret. I think this is more for new scopes, not problem scopes.

[Heredoggydoggy]

Either your mount is loose, or the scope internals are damaged/defective.  If the mounts check out OK, send the scope in for repair.

[Raul Duke]

sorry, its  a Weaver CKT15 Micro-Trac 15x42 scope.
I just was going threw to see if any of the screws where loose, and sure enough. The front base screw moved about a 1/8 of a turn.

Would that be enough to stop it from adjusting to the right?

[Raul Duke]

Found this image of the same scope online.  Its the scope that came with the rifle I bought. I figured I'd use it for now, until I could upgrade later.

[CedarPants]

I knew a kid one time years back that had that same problem after mounting one of his first scopes on his own.  Tried adjusting the scope to the right and the point of impact adjusted down.  This went on for several days until this kid took the gun to his grandpa to have him fix the scope.

His grandpa rotated the scope 90 degrees to the left and told him to try again.  Low and behold the adjustments went where they were supposed to go after that.

This kid grew had a striking resemblence to me.  It wasn't me though I swear.  Really 

[Alan K]

I knew a kid one time years back that had that same problem after mounting one of his first scopes on his own.  Tried adjusting the scope to the right and the point of impact adjusted down.  This went on for several days until this kid took the gun to his grandpa to have him fix the scope.

His grandpa rotated the scope 90 degrees to the left and told him to try again.  Low and behold the adjustments went where they were supposed to go after that.

This kid grew had a striking resemblence to me.  It wasn't me though I swear.  Really 

 

[Raul Duke]

 

That did cross my mind as I typed out my first post. As you can see from the picture, this scope can only be mounted one way. 

Would that front mount being a hair loose, be enough to throw it off?

[Mike450r]

If the loose mount allowed the scope any movement then yes it could cause the shots to be off,  a lot off actually.

After tightening the mount try a 3 shot group before making any adjustment.  If you group good make your adjustment and give the scope a firm wallop with the heel of your hand to on the opposite side of the windage adjustment.  Fire another shot and see how it does.

[addicted]

A minox 3-15 would look really nice on that rifle 

I'm interested in your next range report.

[Raul Duke]

well the weather looks good out side. I'll have a update today. 

[Heredoggydoggy]

sorry, its  a Weaver CKT15 Micro-Trac 15x42 scope.
I just was going threw to see if any of the screws where loose, and sure enough. The front base screw moved about a 1/8 of a turn.

Would that be enough to stop it from adjusting to the right?

Yup.  If the mounts are not rock solid on the gun, zeroing the scope will not be possible.

[Mike450r]

to add to my previous post, adjusting after each shot can get you zeroed just fine,  I do it after I know I am grouping good but in your case you need to know you can get a good group first or you may end up chasing bullet holes around the target until you are out of ammo.

[Heredoggydoggy]

I devised a fast, easy way to boresight my guns.  Remove the bolt, if a bolt gun, or the bolt from the AR upper.  Sandbag the gun on the bench, open the shop door, and sight thru the bore at an object 30 to 50 yards away, like the top of a fencepost, and adjust the scope to the same point.  This will get you on paper at 25 yards.  I've put rifles dead on at 100 yds. in as few as 5 shots using this method.

[Bofire]

 :)Did you buy the gun new? Turn your adjustments all the way to one side and up or down, turn all the way back counting the rotations. The go half way back on both to center the adjustments. Look thru the bore and scope as described above. (or use a bore sighter) Is it WAY off? It is posible that the scope mount holes are drilled off center. If that is the case get Leupold mounts, one piece that have the windage adjustment. Use the windage adjustment on the mount for the gross movement and the scope for the fine adjustment. Many times if the holes are off center you can see it, you might try some sort of straight edge for alignment.
Carl