The Zero Check Thread

[Tahr]

Slightly*off topic but my mate said his bil missed a huge Raukumara stag yesterday because he dialled up his scope [ swaro]the wrong way. Next year he said. LOL.

The zero stop should preclude that?

[Kelton]

The zero stop should preclude that?

As well as not dialling by feel I guess? I can’t talk I missed a pb buck 4-6 weeks ago because I never dialed back from the day before

[Gibo]

The zero stop should preclude that?

If fitted yes

[Kelton]

Quick pre roar trip check shot around 2 weeks ago tomorrow I always like to check before a trip but I also dropped the rifle directly on its head trying to weigh it with luggage scales I think it bounced from can to scope so would have some what broke the fall also wanted to double down on the velocity as iv now fitted a cds accuracy is more than good enough for my intended use and it had an sd of 14.5 across the 10 shots which is also good enough for my max range of 400 yards . Note the only shot I’m certain of is #3 I know #1 and 2# were far right and together the rest is just marking impacts in no confirmed order for the purpose of marking the shots I also see now iv finished mucking with the app one shot is out of place as theirs a hole just behind the aim point

[gimp]

Quick pre roar trip check shot around 2 weeks ago tomorrow I always like to check before a trip but I also dropped the rifle directly on its head trying to weigh it with luggage scales I think it bounced from can to scope so would have some what broke the fall also wanted to double down on the velocity as iv now fitted a cds accuracy is more than good enough for my intended use and it had an sd of 14.5 across the 10 shots which is also good enough for my max range of 400 yards . Note the only shot I’m certain of is #3 I know #1 and 2# were far right and together the rest is just marking impacts in no confirmed order for the purpose of marking the shots I also see now iv finished mucking with the app one shot is out of place as theirs a hole just behind the aim point

Nice. Looks like you're zeroed about 2 clicks high & 1 click right -did you adjust to centre? Interested to see how it holds that zero. Thanks for contributing.

[Kelton]

Nice. Looks like you're zeroed about 2 clicks high & 1 click right -did you adjust to centre? Interested to see how it holds that zero. Thanks for contributing.

I did adjust left to right but not height only because it’s 16” and going slow with the most common intentional range being sub 100 I figure dead deer, when I got this rifle going the eldx never grouped particularly well when say looking at my saum but I thought hey what’s your max range here 300-400 yards absolute can that load hit the plate 150mmx150mm at max range and I couldn’t miss so I left it alone hoping it holds a zero all my bartliens have being very stable barrels other components could be the Achilles heal we will see ��

[Kelton]

Only one of those is this rifle don’t no which one but same theory dead deer at max range

[Kelton]

Vx3 hd 30mm
708
150eldx
Talley rings
Last zeroed when switching from lrab to eldx

[Ground Control]

This is an interesting thread .
I’ve used Leupold scopes on and off for about 35 years .
I can’t say that I’ve ever noticed any wandering zero issues with them .
One observation that I have in regards to the current move to larger group samples is the variable that gets introduced when overlaying multiple groups . When you break position between each group to reload your magazine/ let the barrel cool down etc your position/ setup / shooting form has more chance of introducing a zero shift than your Leupold .
I did a test a while ago where I stood up / lifted the rifle up off the ground between each shot , then had to reset myself all over again .
That 10 shot group was noticeably larger .
Scope mounts / bases have actually caused me more grief over the years than any of my scopes ( Zeiss/Meopta/Leupold/Swaro) if I’m honest .

[Trout]

Just did a rezero check after a new slightly bigger suppresser fitted.After these five 308 shots at a hundy,thru my day scope and thermal clip on.2 clks right all good.

[woods223]

Regarding Leupold scopes. I’ve got 2x M8 4power scopes x never had any zero issues with either. One is currently not fitted to rifle which is my current night hunting one. The other is fitted to M70 Win with Leupold rigs/bases for 40+ years. Only time I’ve rezeroed is when I’ve occasionally changed ammo brands/loads.

[Tahr]

Regarding Leupold scopes. I’ve got 2x M8 4power scopes x never had any zero issues with either. One is currently not fitted to rifle which is my current night hunting one. The other is fitted to M70 Win with Leupold rigs/bases for 40+ years. Only time I’ve rezeroed is when I’ve occasionally changed ammo brands/loads.

It's the dialing ones Ive had a lot of trouble with. All VX3 variants. Over the years Ive had 3 pack it in. The set and forget ones seem ok.

[Kelton]

It's the dialing ones Ive had a lot of trouble with. All VX3 variants. Over the years Ive had 3 pack it in. The set and forget ones seem ok.

Touch wood iv had a good run 3x vx6 1 vx5 and the vx3hd the vx3i was a problem child for sure

[Tahr]

Touch wood iv had a good run 3x vx6 1 vx5 and the vx3hd the vx3i was a problem child for sure

Mine were pre HD.

[Beavis]

- Today
- 100m
- UTAS Straight Pull AR15 w/newish White Oak Armament barrel
- 2.5-10x32 NXS in Mil
- Aero Precision 30mm Ultralight Mount, base and rings torqued to 20in/lb
- 73gr ELD loaded into PMC brass full of 2208

4th 10 shot group with this load and getting a consistent mean radius so happy to run with it. Adjusted .2 down and fired 5. I felt it might still be a smidge low, so, came up one click and called it a day due to running low on the ammo I will need tomorrow.

I will fire another 10 shot group when I get back to the range to check if it moves at all. My expectation is the vertical should be no more than a click off up or down, and I think it will be obvious if there is any left or right movement.