TIKKA 308 . . final
jb4lcm
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I finally got back out to the range today after removing the Vortex scope and replacing it with my old Bausch & Lomb 4x9 to see if the problem is the rifle or the scope.
100 yards, Winchester Deer Season XP 150 gr poly tipped.
The first set of 5 rounds were cold BBL, all fired within 2 minutes. The scope was NOT zero'd at all.
After firing the first 5 rounds I walked up the 100 yards and took the photo, noting the approx adjustment needed to zero in the scope: 1" UP and 4" RIGHT.
The second set of 5 rounds took place within 10 minutes of the first 5, and all 5 rounds fired within 2 minutes. Note: The scope was adjusted.
Both sets of 5 shots had 3 rounds SUB-MOA.
For those of you who have helped me in this process (thank you!) and remember the previous results with the vortex scope, I believe I can safely conclude that the Vortex scope has failed.
Yes?
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By golly, you got it. Good job, Congrats.
You're very welcome.
Thanks for the update. Send that old scope back to Vortex.
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Finally! Must feel pretty good to finally have it figured out, huh?
Find a nice Leupold over on the auction side, you won't be disappointed.
Glad you got it figured out sir. Like I told you before, I had the same problem with a scope. They can really get you scratching your head. Good luck hunting with it. Oakie
Thanks everyone!
Great. Glad you figured it out
If you don't want the nasty old VORTEX, please send it to me. I'll keep it warm and rub it's turrets occasionally.
From @Mobuck "I'll keep it warm and rub it's turrets occasionally."
It just sounds dirty when you say it like that!
I'm a Leupold guy, BUT I noticed that bushnell.com has a sale on their Elite 4500's with 30mm tube and free shipping.
Like $80-95 off.
The 2.5x10 and the 4x16 SF with rainguard looks tempting at the reduced price and no questions asked lifetime warranty.
and lots of other stuff at the site on sale.
Do not know how long the stuff is going to be marked down.
Return that vortex for a new one and put it on a smaller caliber rifle.
Sure some scopes are better than others, but each brand has had problems at one time or another.