OK, my use of scopes is rather limited.
First was a Tasco that I put on a Marlin 795. Worked and recently replaced with Tech-Sights.
Bushnell premounted on a Savage
Rebranded Ruger on a Ruger Air Hawk. This scope blew up and I bought a Leapers/UTG 4x AO
Question:
I had to shim the scope rings for the Leapers to get it sighted in at 10 feet.
Used 6 soda can thickness. Dovetail rings and I didnt see any way to shim other than inside the rings.
I could reduce to 5 thickness. 4 is not enough as then adjustment is maxed and still shooting low
Shims are all on rear ring.
Everything is snug and after 100rds, still holding up. scope tube isnt crimped or damaged.
Should I just roll with it? get different rings? (these came with the scope)
not sure if its worth lapping as its a $100 air rifle and $60 scope.
Question/Observation
Looking for a scope to mount on my Traditions Vortek Strikerfire. The scope rings for the most part have 1 screw per side and one screw to mount to base.
The Leapers rings has 2. 2 to mount to dovetail and 2 per side on clamp.
Are rifle rings really that much stronger thus only require 1 screw?
It just seems odd that a air rifle scope ring has double the screw count than a rifle scope ring, especially since those rifle rings can be mounted on a magnum powerhouse centerfire with significant recoil.
Take a look at rifle scope rings, they are getting very pricey before you can see more than 1 screw. Then go to pyramidair and see that their cheapo rings a double set of screws.
Just seems weird to me.
First was a Tasco that I put on a Marlin 795. Worked and recently replaced with Tech-Sights.
Bushnell premounted on a Savage
Rebranded Ruger on a Ruger Air Hawk. This scope blew up and I bought a Leapers/UTG 4x AO
Question:
I had to shim the scope rings for the Leapers to get it sighted in at 10 feet.
Used 6 soda can thickness. Dovetail rings and I didnt see any way to shim other than inside the rings.
I could reduce to 5 thickness. 4 is not enough as then adjustment is maxed and still shooting low
Shims are all on rear ring.
Everything is snug and after 100rds, still holding up. scope tube isnt crimped or damaged.
Should I just roll with it? get different rings? (these came with the scope)
not sure if its worth lapping as its a $100 air rifle and $60 scope.
Question/Observation
Looking for a scope to mount on my Traditions Vortek Strikerfire. The scope rings for the most part have 1 screw per side and one screw to mount to base.
The Leapers rings has 2. 2 to mount to dovetail and 2 per side on clamp.
Are rifle rings really that much stronger thus only require 1 screw?
It just seems odd that a air rifle scope ring has double the screw count than a rifle scope ring, especially since those rifle rings can be mounted on a magnum powerhouse centerfire with significant recoil.
Take a look at rifle scope rings, they are getting very pricey before you can see more than 1 screw. Then go to pyramidair and see that their cheapo rings a double set of screws.
Just seems weird to me.