Rifle Scopes S+B + 30MOA rail problem

[richardj]

The solution seems obvious to me.. but I'm interested in comments..

I recently purchased an S+B PMII as an upgrade to my NXS8-32 x 56 for my Rem 700 5R.
,Now my 5R has been through a couple of gunsmiths including D&D to get clop-slotted. (square style, M40) while there I also purchased his rail which turns out to be a 30MOA rail and the S+B won't adjust far enough (by approx 2.6Mil) to get a 100yrd zero at the intersection of the cross-hairs! I'm surprised by this as the Nightforce had 2.1MOA to spare when it was on the rifle..

Only option is to purchased a Badger lugged 20MOA rail right and have it fitted by a smith?

RJ

 

[Lowlight]

Re: S+B + 30MOA rail problem

I have 30MOA bases on all my rifles with S&B scopes, try defeating the zero stop so you can move it down.

 

[Trigger Monkey]

Re: S+B + 30MOA rail problem

I can't think of any reason why an S&B wouldn't work on a 30 MOA base. I agree with Lowlight, loosen the set screws, turn the knob 2.6 mils, retighten the set screws and see what happens.

 

[Lt. Arclight]

Re: S+B + 30MOA rail problem

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have 30MOA bases on all my rifles with S&B scopes, try defeating the zero stop so you can move it down.

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+1

 

[richardj]

Re: S+B + 30MOA rail problem

OK, Now I have it!

I think I gained about 8Mils there.

Thanks for your help Triggermonkey.. I did read the scant manual but did not consider making the adjustment with the screws loosened and then tightening and returning to zero.

I knew that my post would get results.

Thanks to all..

RJ

 

[Lindy]

Re: S+B + 30MOA rail problem

30 MOA / 3.438 MOA per mil = 8.7 mil, so that makes sense.