I have a ior scope that caught some collateral damage. Basiclly fell over and dented the bell. My question how can I make sure it's holding it's mark? Would I have to buy some time of rest/sled? Use factory ammo? Shoot 50yrds? I'm I stuck with a expensive paper weight. Oh yeah I bougt it used no box no papers. Thanks in advance
Rifle Scopes Best way to check scopes zero
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Re: Best way to check scopes zero
Assuming it's zeroed now...
Go shoot it, see if it moved. if it did, adjust it. If it didn't don't.
either way, run a box test and see if it tracks well, then, I guess I would run the elevation all the way up and down, then the windage all the way left and right, see if it returns to zero. If it does, you're in the clear.
C_K
C_K
Assuming it's zeroed now...
Go shoot it, see if it moved. if it did, adjust it. If it didn't don't.
either way, run a box test and see if it tracks well, then, I guess I would run the elevation all the way up and down, then the windage all the way left and right, see if it returns to zero. If it does, you're in the clear.
C_K
C_K
Re: Best way to check scopes zero
+1 rob01 & chris k it's the onley way to find out, now do you have a place to shoot not many public ranges around by us.there is washtenaw but you have to be a member to use the range.
+1 rob01 & chris k it's the onley way to find out, now do you have a place to shoot not many public ranges around by us.there is washtenaw but you have to be a member to use the range.
Re: Best way to check scopes zero
I'm sorry should have went more in to detail. I have shot it and I can't get my rifle to group well with the damaged scope. Bought a new nightforce and my group tightened up greatly. Now it could have been me(I'm not the best shot) wind,ammo etc. Was wondering can the human aspect be taken out to make sure it's just a blemish and not internal damage. Plus had anyone delt with ior cs? Heard good and bad. I can take pics of dent buts it's just bell no cracked or scratched glass thanks
I'm sorry should have went more in to detail. I have shot it and I can't get my rifle to group well with the damaged scope. Bought a new nightforce and my group tightened up greatly. Now it could have been me(I'm not the best shot) wind,ammo etc. Was wondering can the human aspect be taken out to make sure it's just a blemish and not internal damage. Plus had anyone delt with ior cs? Heard good and bad. I can take pics of dent buts it's just bell no cracked or scratched glass thanks
Re: Best way to check scopes zero
I've never had to send anything back to IOR, but have heard that it has improved GREATLY from the past. Something about having a CS center in the US or something...not sure of the whole story.
I did have questions for them once, and talked with Val over the phone. Very helpful, very informative. It cant hurt to give them a call and tell em what you have going on.
C_K
I've never had to send anything back to IOR, but have heard that it has improved GREATLY from the past. Something about having a CS center in the US or something...not sure of the whole story.
I did have questions for them once, and talked with Val over the phone. Very helpful, very informative. It cant hurt to give them a call and tell em what you have going on.
C_K
Re: Best way to check scopes zero
You need to use the same exact parameters as you did with the NF. Same rifle, ammo (hopefully premium), rest, etc. A couple of ten shots groups with each at a minimum. Testing both during the same session - if it's possible to swap scopes at the range, would be a small benefit.
You need to use the same exact parameters as you did with the NF. Same rifle, ammo (hopefully premium), rest, etc. A couple of ten shots groups with each at a minimum. Testing both during the same session - if it's possible to swap scopes at the range, would be a small benefit.
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