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Scope/ Mount Question #7923208
08/08/23 02:18 AM
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I dropped this gun and it hit hard, bumped the scope a couple of years ago. I sighted it back in and then a year later I fell with it and hit hard and knocked out of whack again.

I tried sighting it back in but now its cranked all the way to the left but still shooting a foot to the right at about 25 yards.

Any quick fixes ? Mounts ? Scope ?

Thanks

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Re: Scope/ Mount Question [Re: yukonjeff] #7923209
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Seems something is bent, I’d think you’d be able to tell by looking at it. Is the objective end of that scope bent down or is it just how it looks in the picture? What’s the brand of the scope?


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Re: Scope/ Mount Question [Re: yukonjeff] #7923211
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Thanks

It is close to the barrel but not shooting low at (close range anyway) I think it was close to begin with.

Its a Cabela's Pine Ridge 4-12X44 scope.

Re: Scope/ Mount Question [Re: yukonjeff] #7923215
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Sounds like something broken in the reticle, a reticle adjustment spring maybe, if the scope has such a thing.

Not meaning to give offense, but the Cabela's Pine Ridge are low-end scopes, if I recall right. The optics are fair for the price, but I don't know about the mechanics. Any chance it's still under warranty? If not, Cabela's may repair or replace it at a discount for you.

If you'd bought a Leupold, they'd replace it free. smile

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Re: Scope/ Mount Question [Re: yukonjeff] #7923219
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I bought the gun used with the scope set up already. I would not have put that one on its big and bulky but been good optics up until I abused it.

I might of bent it. It hit pretty hard. It dont take much to throw it off. Might not be noticeable with the naked eye.

But good idea I wonder if Cabela's would fix/replace it, probably not, since its second hand.

Maybe I will give it a smack in the other direction with a rubber mallet smile

Re: Scope/ Mount Question [Re: yukonjeff] #7923226
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I would replace the scope. It looks to be a nice gun and worth it.


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Re: Scope/ Mount Question [Re: yukonjeff] #7923233
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Scope is logical problem but I had a rifle a buddy brought me to zero. It did the same thing. Turns out he had fallen with it and bent the barrel. Never seen that done!!! But it was obvious after trying 2 scopes a looking straight down from top

Re: Scope/ Mount Question [Re: yukonjeff] #7923270
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Before Cabelas was bought out by Bass Pro I'm sure they would have replaced it no problem. Now, who knows?

I think wonders will never cease... but I agree with James. Contact Cabelas and see if they will replace it, if so get your new scope and sell it, either way, put a Leupold on it wink

Re: Scope/ Mount Question [Re: yukonjeff] #7923301
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Those Ruger rings with the integral bases seem like a pretty bulletproof setup to me so I would suspect the scope first. If you have another scope, I would try putting it on and see where it goes from there. Did you try loosening the mount and ring screws and retightening them just in case they were loose in the first place and got misaligned?


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Re: Scope/ Mount Question [Re: yukonjeff] #7923302
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If off a foot to the right at 25 it should be easy enough to see where the problem is. Bore sight it.. If you don't have one remove the bolt and look thru the barrel at a spot . Then the scope. Even better take it to a gun shop. Eyeball the top down . If scope is pointed in the wrong direction you should notice it .Then something is bent.

Re: Scope/ Mount Question [Re: yukonjeff] #7923322
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I suggest returning the scope to the manufacturer.

Re: Scope/ Mount Question [Re: yukonjeff] #7923363
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That scope looks bent.

Re: Scope/ Mount Question [Re: yukonjeff] #7923368
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I would take this as the opportunity to put the scope that better fits your needs likely a broken scope

and maybe also replace the rings.


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Re: Scope/ Mount Question [Re: Rat Masterson] #7923374
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Originally Posted by Rat Masterson
That scope looks bent.

X2 must have landed on the eyepiece, looks bent down. New scope!


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Re: Scope/ Mount Question [Re: yukonjeff] #7923399
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just saw new burris fullfield II 4.5x14x42 scopes on ebay for $101.99. They are very good scopes for the money. I have 4 now and might order a couple more for that price

Re: Scope/ Mount Question [Re: yukonjeff] #7923448
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I have the same Scope. Mine has a small sticker ,inspected by kenco optics, Japan on it. I can't find any warranty for it but the box has a phone number on it. 1-800-237-4444. Good Luck.

Re: Scope/ Mount Question [Re: yukonjeff] #7923470
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Thanks Guys
I will pull it off and take a better look at it.

See if they will replace it. Thanks for the number Caldwellite

Re: Scope/ Mount Question [Re: yukonjeff] #7923498
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Not trying to be a smart Alec, I wud get a Leupold, they are tough and have a great warranty
Been shooting Leupold for abt 43 years , lots of falls and bumps on trees
No problems

Re: Scope/ Mount Question [Re: yukonjeff] #7923759
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Leupold will supposedly replace or fix even a second-hand scope. I can't vouch for their warranty service, as I've never had one of my seven or eight Leupolds fail.

If I were replacing a scope today, I'd get a 30 mm. They cost more, and you have to get new rings, but they give you a great expansive view. After looking through a 30 mm for a while, a one-inch scope is like seeing through a soda straw.

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Re: Scope/ Mount Question [Re: sako22] #7923833
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Originally Posted by sako22
just saw new burris fullfield II 4.5x14x42 scopes on ebay for $101.99. They are very good scopes for the money. I have 4 now and might order a couple more for that price

No, they are not.
They are just " ok" scopes.

101 00$ ain't gonna buy a good scope.!!

Thar pic looks like the scope is bent?

Not a company's responsibility to replace if you fell and bent it.
Man up and buy a new one.


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