Remington 700 in AICS 1.5, 20 MOA base, Burris XTR rings, votex viper pst 6-24x50. Shooting 6 inches high at 100yards bottomed out, any ideas? Multiple people seem to run this combo without any issues. Any help is appreciated.
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Re: cant get 100yard zero
I'm going to ask the obvious: Is your base on backwards?
1911fan
I'm going to ask the obvious: Is your base on backwards?
1911fan
Re: cant get 100yard zero
Any zero stop shims currently installed?
Any zero stop shims currently installed?
Re: cant get 100yard zero
Since its a Remington, it shold be very noticeable if your base was on backwards.
What height are your rings?
Since its a Remington, it shold be very noticeable if your base was on backwards.
What height are your rings?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: StayHidden</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Since its a Remington, it shold be very noticeable if your base was on backwards.
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-- Ya very noticeable since its not possible to put it on backwards and put all 4 screws in...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: StayHidden</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Since its a Remington, it shold be very noticeable if your base was on backwards.
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-- Ya very noticeable since its not possible to put it on backwards and put all 4 screws in...
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SIG700</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any zero stop shims currently installed?</div></div>
+1
Take out the zero stop shims.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SIG700</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any zero stop shims currently installed?</div></div>
+1
Take out the zero stop shims.
Re: cant get 100yard zero
+ another 1 on shims. Unless scope is defective
+ another 1 on shims. Unless scope is defective
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Base is on right, no shims installed, could rings be on wrong is there possibly cant in burris xtr's? Thanks for the help
Base is on right, no shims installed, could rings be on wrong is there possibly cant in burris xtr's? Thanks for the help
Re: cant get 100yard zero
Have you tried centering your erector?
Have you tried centering your erector?
Re: cant get 100yard zero
Is it a new action/scope and everything?
Or have to had a zero on this rifle before with a different scope?
Trying to rule out that your receiver may be out of spec or as also mentioned the scope may be defective.
Is it a new action/scope and everything?
Or have to had a zero on this rifle before with a different scope?
Trying to rule out that your receiver may be out of spec or as also mentioned the scope may be defective.
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When rifle was a stock 700 police it had lupy rings, cheap vortex diamond back shot great. First time shooting with 20" barrel with brake and aics chassis brownells #080-000-765 steel base. And the xtr rings and pst purchased used here off the hide. Has anyone ever got the wrong base from brownells? Box says 20 moa...
When rifle was a stock 700 police it had lupy rings, cheap vortex diamond back shot great. First time shooting with 20" barrel with brake and aics chassis brownells #080-000-765 steel base. And the xtr rings and pst purchased used here off the hide. Has anyone ever got the wrong base from brownells? Box says 20 moa...
Re: cant get 100yard zero
Will try centering the erector tomorrow thanks dirtyname did not think of that.
Will try centering the erector tomorrow thanks dirtyname did not think of that.
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Scope is mil/mil
Scope is mil/mil
Re: cant get 100yard zero
Have you been able to zero with another scope before, or is this the first time shooting the gun?
Edit: Like the poster above said, make sure you bed the base. Remington bases are notorious for not lining up well.
Have you been able to zero with another scope before, or is this the first time shooting the gun?
Edit: Like the poster above said, make sure you bed the base. Remington bases are notorious for not lining up well.
Re: cant get 100yard zero
who did the work on your rifle?
who did the work on your rifle?
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I had to lap the XTR's I have but I've got friends that own them that needed nothing.
okie
I had to lap the XTR's I have but I've got friends that own them that needed nothing.
okie
Re: cant get 100yard zero
How tall are your rings and what is your scope height
How tall are your rings and what is your scope height
Re: cant get 100yard zero
Is it possible that your front action screw backed out a couple turns? That would cant the receiver but probably not enough to bottom out your elevation.
I would take the action out of the stock, take the scope outta the rings, lap the rings, bed the base, check it for level and put it all back together. If the problem persists, your receiver is out of spec or the scope is defective.
Is it possible that your front action screw backed out a couple turns? That would cant the receiver but probably not enough to bottom out your elevation.
I would take the action out of the stock, take the scope outta the rings, lap the rings, bed the base, check it for level and put it all back together. If the problem persists, your receiver is out of spec or the scope is defective.
Re: cant get 100yard zero
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: THEBEARRRRRRJEW</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is it possible that your front action screw backed out a couple turns? That would cant the receiver but probably not enough to bottom out your elevation.</div></div>
You'll need to explain how the front action screw would affect the relationship between the scope and the barrel.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: THEBEARRRRRRJEW</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is it possible that your front action screw backed out a couple turns? That would cant the receiver but probably not enough to bottom out your elevation.</div></div>
You'll need to explain how the front action screw would affect the relationship between the scope and the barrel.
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With a 6-24, I'm guessing you're going to be shooting at further distances too. Why not just get a 150 zero or 200?
With a 6-24, I'm guessing you're going to be shooting at further distances too. Why not just get a 150 zero or 200?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 5.56FAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Will try centering the erector tomorrow thanks dirtyname did not think of that. </div></div>
Not a lot of folks are aware of erector centering or own a bore sight to do it. PM me if you have any questions or do a youtube search. Any cheap bore sight will do if you dont have one.
I hope this works for you. I know the feeling when you think your expensive shit is all f'd up.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 5.56FAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Will try centering the erector tomorrow thanks dirtyname did not think of that. </div></div>
Not a lot of folks are aware of erector centering or own a bore sight to do it. PM me if you have any questions or do a youtube search. Any cheap bore sight will do if you dont have one.
I hope this works for you. I know the feeling when you think your expensive shit is all f'd up.
Re: cant get 100yard zero
double check that your trigger has enough clearance in the AICS. If you are running a Timney or Jewell you will need to clearance the stock
double check that your trigger has enough clearance in the AICS. If you are running a Timney or Jewell you will need to clearance the stock
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Did you pull the elevation turret and verify that there are no brass shims installed.
Since it was a used scope.
I was able to barely use 30 moa and get a 100 yard zero.
Something is definitely up with this configuration.
Brad
Did you pull the elevation turret and verify that there are no brass shims installed.
Since it was a used scope.
I was able to barely use 30 moa and get a 100 yard zero.
Something is definitely up with this configuration.
Brad
Re: cant get 100yard zero
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Eric Bryant</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: THEBEARRRRRRJEW</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is it possible that your front action screw backed out a couple turns? That would cant the receiver but probably not enough to bottom out your elevation.</div></div>
You'll need to explain how the front action screw would affect the relationship between the scope and the barrel. </div></div>
I suppose it wouldn't. I had it happen on one of my rigs and it really messed with my zero so I thought it was worth mentioning regardless. It may not be the source of the problem but it could be compounding it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Eric Bryant</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: THEBEARRRRRRJEW</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is it possible that your front action screw backed out a couple turns? That would cant the receiver but probably not enough to bottom out your elevation.</div></div>
You'll need to explain how the front action screw would affect the relationship between the scope and the barrel. </div></div>
I suppose it wouldn't. I had it happen on one of my rigs and it really messed with my zero so I thought it was worth mentioning regardless. It may not be the source of the problem but it could be compounding it.
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