Scope Adjustment.

[Cedric 132]

Is it unusual for a scope to take a couple of shots to "settle" after you have turned the turrets to adjust POI?

 

I knocked my scope last night so went out today to check the zero. First group was left and a little low, three clicks right and two up. Next shot went in the same place then the others moved right and up. This happened a couple of times as I moved the reticule.

[andyf 144]

Yes that's quite a 'normal' feature, particularly on new scopes of 'modest' cost.

The mechanism inside scopes is quite intricate and everything is tight and under spring tension, so

the minute change of a couple of clicks doesn't move anything too far.

AF

[Deker 3,491]

A not uncommon feature of cheaper scopes.

 

This should not happen on any scope of reasonable quality.

 

[zx10mike 137]

if mine did that it would go in the bin.a it moved when knocked and b the mechanics should move with the turrets not recoil.sorry pal your scope is scrap imo.

[Tremo 138]

I've got to agree with Mike here Cedric. There is a distinct probability that while we are out in the field, our scopes will take numerous "light" bumps. The loss in confidence in the accuracy of your scope as a result of this is not good. Obviously I would expect a full drop of the rifle to have some effect on the POI, but not the occasional bump.

 

Get yourself a new one mate.

[Cedric 132]

I dropped it - or rater, it fell over when propped against a trailer whilst I was spotting. Fell flat on it's side. The zero was only out by a small margin and I only noticed the problem when trying to make minor adjustments. I've got it spot on again now.