Rifle Scopes Elevation Maxed Out...Any Scope Issues?

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I have a new CZ 455 Varmint in .22 LR topped with a Sightron SIII scope on an EGW 0 MOA base. I went with the 0 MOA base, vs the 20 MOA because this gun will be used inside 100 yards 99% of the time. Anyway, I decided to see how the CCI "Quiet" .22 ammo I was using would do at 100 yards. The bullet drop on this round is massive at this range as I used every bit of the advertised 70 moa elevation this scope has to get on center. My question is is using a scope that is maxed out in elevation and/or windage detrimental to the scope in any way? I was thinking it might not be good for the reticle adjustment mechanism, springs and what not. Once I was done shooting for the day I optically centered the reticle again as I'll be trying a different load next time. What do you guys think?

 

[Temp9]

Re: Elevation Maxed Out...Any Scope Issues?

It's fine, this is what (good) scopes are meant to do. I've heard that some scopes won't look as nice, optically speaking, when they're at max adjustments, but I've never had a problem.

 

[42769vette]

Re: Elevation Maxed Out...Any Scope Issues?

are you saying you cant dial to 100 yds with a scope that has 80moa of travel? if so somthing is way wrong. with subsonic ammo froma 50 yard zero i have 7 1/4 moa of drop.

 

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Re: Elevation Maxed Out...Any Scope Issues?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 42769vette</div><div class="ubbcode-body">are you saying you cant dial to 100 yds with a scope that has 80moa of travel? if so somthing is way wrong. with subsonic ammo froma 50 yard zero i have 7 1/4 moa of drop. </div></div>

It's 70 moa of total adjustment according to Sightron. I think the issue is this CCI Quiet ammo. CCI advertises it at 710 fps/40 grain projectile. Drops like a rock after 50 yards. On the plus side, it's quieter than my pellet gun and pretty accurate.