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will 30-378 bend scope tube?
thethirdpig
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I have a Sako Trg-s with Bushnell 4200 6-24x40. The scope will not track properly. I sent it to Bushnell 2 times. The first time they said nothing was wrong with it. Most recently they said the tube was bent and not covered by the warranty. Since the gun has never been dropped or knocked against something I can only assume that it is bent due to recoil or improperly adjusted rings. I do not think it is the rings because they have a plastic insert that would cushion them. So is it possible it could be due to recoil?
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I don't think that recoil is the culprit. I would guess improperly installed rings are the cause. I would think that plastic inserts would still warp the tube if they weren't properly installed. Go with a good set of rings and bases such as Leupold. Also try lapping your rings for a true alignment.
I have mounted several scopes on 30-378's and I use Game Reeper mounts . They are line bored and fit first time out ,no creep are adjustments after the scope is mounted. Several season' s of hunting, and no problems. It has to be the mounts.
The best bases and rings, where no lapping will be required, start with the Leupold MK 4 bases, and rings, then progress Badger Ordnance, and NightForce.
Yes, it holds true, with bases and rings, just as it does with the optics, themselves...you get what you pay for. You will not get $250.00-$400.00 quality bases and rings for $40.00-$50.00.
You have proven it out, so it seems, that bases, rings, and optics, are not just plug and play, with ordinary tools.
Best
T67