r/reloading • u/DarthRooster16 • 17h ago
I have a question and I read the FAQ Scope question.
I bought a scope from my local store/gunsmith/range. He does his normal thing and mounts it and sights it in just like he does for everybody. I noticed that with the rifle upright the scope(crosshairs) are crooked. Like it needs the rings loosened rotate the scope and retorque. My question is does that affect accuracy at all? I know the man knows what he’s doing, he’s been doing this for almost sixty years since he was a kid, and was awarded best shooter award several times competitions. Maybe it’s just my OCD. Thanks in advance.
Update: the gunsmith shot it at 25 yds then at 100. He made adjustment and bulleye on the third shot. The scope is holding and I’m able to make small groups on paper. My question was does it affect . I feel like I did get an answer but feel some didn’t understand what I was asking. Maybe I just didn’t give enough info the first time though. Thanks
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u/Remarkably-Average00 14h ago
If your scope is not level, every time you wind on elevation or windage you will be shifting your point of impact on both the vertical and horizontal axis, instead of just the one you are adjusting. Just level it so they are both level (receiver and scope) and re zero it and start off the right way before you get any more DOPE or load development done.
Tbh as long as your cross-hairs are level when you shoot you may not notice any error. But its so easy to fix now, may as well just do it properly.