Rifle Scopes Elevation adjustment on new Leupold VX5HD

[KandAHalls]

I just built a custom rifle with a Defiance Machine Deviant action set up for a .224 Valkyrie with a Bartlein Barrell. I put a Leupold VX 5HD scope on this rifle. Took it to the range for the 1st time today. I shot at 50yds, grouped but was high. I went ahead and shot at 100 yds. The bullet was hitting very high. I adjusted the elevation down on the scope. I took it down 24 clicks. I am at the lowest the scope will go and I am still hitting 6" high at 100yds. The action comes with an integral 20 MOA rail. I have Seekins low rings. I don't know if I have an issue with the scope or if the issue is related to the 20 MOA integral rail. Any suggestions for how to lower the point of impact?

 

[M_R_Woodard]

Take the elevation turret off and zero the rifle. After your zero is set reinstall your turret.

 

[beetroot]

As above, make sure you haven't just bottomed out the turret, rather than the whole adjustment range.

 

[cmoore806]

I’m having a similar issue. Did you have success with the recommendations here?

 

[st1650]

You need to loosen up the elevation turret to something higher (ie 6 mils or 20 moa) and then you’ll be able to dial down to whatever your zero is. Loosen up the turret again to reset to zero. Done.

 

[cmoore806]

Take the elevation turret off and zero it. After your zero is set reinstall your turret.

This worked for me today. Thanks!

 

[Gatorshark]

Zero stop set from factory.

 

[KandAHalls]

Take the elevation turret off and zero it. After your zero is set reinstall your turret.

That took care of it. Thank you.

 

[KandAHalls]

I’m having a similar issue. Did you have success with the recommendations here?

Worked like a charm. Just what I needed.