Rifle Scopes Super sniper not exactly clickin on hash mark

[Elxx]

Never really owned any scope that wasn't +30 years old. My SS just came in today and I was playing with the turrets and noticed the "click" doesn't occur exactly on a hash mark.

Is that normal? I can twist the turrets just a little father to get it on the hash without it clicking. If I'm adjusting for 4.25 MOA, should I get it to line up exactly? Or just stop on the ".25 click" ?

The turret to click is literally off by the width of a hash mark. To me, not a big deal but wasn't sure on what you guys thought. Maybe I'm just being nit picky =)

Also, last terrible question of the day, does it matter way the rings are? I.e can the nuts go either on the left or right side? (Burris XTRs)

 

[hunter223]

Re: Super sniper not exactly clickin on hash mark

I would not accept that. Maybe the turrets are resetable? There may be some set screws on the turret you can loosen and align it perfectly. I always put my nuts on the left side

 

[sobrbiker883]

Re: Super sniper not exactly clickin on hash mark

I think he means the hash marks are lined up, but the click doesn't occur right where the hash marks time.

A good habit to get into is to approach all adjustments from the same direction (esp in scopes that may have a little backlash), ie-always dial "up" or "right". If you are going from 5moa to 3moa, dial down to 2 or 2.5 than back up to 3. This keeps consistency in the erector's threads pressure (or at least that's what was taught to me).

 

[427Cobra]

Re: Super sniper not exactly clickin on hash mark

Zero the rifle, get the correct size Allen wrench and zero the knobs, done.

 

[sobrbiker883]

Re: Super sniper not exactly clickin on hash mark

Nuts on rings are usually mounted to the opposite side of the ejection port to not be in the way of loading/unloading, but it doesn't matter function-wise.

 

[Elxx]

Re: Super sniper not exactly clickin on hash mark

I'm going out tomorrow to zero it. The caps have quite a bit of white grease on the inside. I'm assuming that wiping that away wouldn't be great. Am I right?

 

[paulo_santos]

Re: Super sniper not exactly clickin on hash mark

Mine does the same thing. I zero it and when I go to re-set it to zero, it doesn't align perfectly. It will align either slightly to the left or slightly to the right. Not a big deal to me as it is pretty close. For the money, I can't complain at all. Some people may complain about it, which is understandable.

 

[Rafael]

Re: Super sniper not exactly clickin on hash mark

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sobrbiker883</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nuts on rings are usually mounted to the opposite side of the ejection port to not be in the way of loading/unloading, but it doesn't matter function-wise. </div></div>

How's it going, man?

On Burris XTR's I think it does matter, function-wise.
These have cross-bolts that are round but with a flat cut into one side(sort of a 3/4 round screw).
I prefer the flat be facing forward and the ring pushed forward to contact the forward end of the slot in the rail when I tighten them. If the rings are mounted with the nut on the right side the recoil will drive the round-side of the cross-bolt into the base instead of the flat side.

It likely won't damage anything, but I think Burris intended the flat to be forward.....the nut on the left.

 

[HotIce]

Re: Super sniper not exactly clickin on hash mark

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sobrbiker883</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A good habit to get into is to approach all adjustments from the same direction (esp in scopes that may have a little backlash), ie-always dial "up" or "right". If you are going from 5moa to 3moa, dial down to 2 or 2.5 than back up to 3. This keeps consistency in the erector's threads pressure (or at least that's what was taught to me). </div></div>
+1

 

[zenbiker]

Re: Super sniper not exactly clickin on hash mark

Zero the rifle. There are three allen screw that hold the turret to the brass erector assemblies. Loosen all three screws about half way and you should be able to pull the turret straight off. Do not remove the white grease, it's there for a reason; early SS scopes without this grease were damn near impossible to turn.

Find the zero mark and line it up with the hash mark on the scope; push the turret back into place keeping the zero mark lined up. Tighten the two screws opposite the zero mark first, then the one closest to the zero mark. You should be done now.

The brass erector spindle gets dents in it as the pointed allen screws bite into it to hold the turret in place. In certain positions, those marks may be in position that forces the turret to index between the hash marks, and there's not much you can do in that case execpt send the scope back and have the brass spindle replaced.

Good luck; I love these scopes and use them almost exclusively.

 

[mavrick10_2000]

Re: Super sniper not exactly clickin on hash mark

I would NOT wipe off that white grease under the turret cap. Nightforce has the same or similar white grease under the turret caps. It's there for a reason.

 

[TiroFijo]

Re: Super sniper not exactly clickin on hash mark

If the missalignment is small, it is normal. Not a big thing, specially considering that it is a very good scope for the price.

 

[sobrbiker883]

Re: Super sniper not exactly clickin on hash mark

I degrease under the caps and install the next size smaller O-ring then regrease my Super Snipers-it improves click perception, at the cost of water resistance.

 

[ETAZ]

Re: Super sniper not exactly clickin on hash mark

If dust is not an issue, you can remove the orings all together. I have had 4 SS and have removed the orings on 2 of them.

 

[Elxx]

Re: Super sniper not exactly clickin on hash mark

Ya haven't wiped the grease. Only my windage is off. The elevation was off but when I reset the turret, it was right on. Windage slipped back to being a smidge off.

I really don't care. I love how well the scope is built and the internals are awesome. Totally worth every penny. I need to get some BC flipups soon tho.

 

[One_Man]

Re: Super sniper not exactly clickin on hash mark

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hunter223</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I always put my nuts on the left side

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LOL

 

[flyboy]

Re: Super sniper not exactly clickin on hash mark

The miss alignment would acount for what .1moa, Maybe. If you think you can tell the difference then by all meens.

Oh and my SS does the same thing. Its still the scope I go to If I have any questions about a rifles acuracy.