Leupold on ML won't adjust windage any further!!

sellme69 · 10-31-2009, 05:57 PM

Posted in "Optics" forum as well but I think this would be checked more....

Just mounted a new Leupold Ultimateslam 3x9 muzzloader scope on my new TC Bone Collector.

Mounts and rings are TC (Warne). Nice and heavy duty.

Went to first try at the range today. The rifle shoots at 50 yards approximately 5 inches to the right, and it won't move any further (scope maxed out)!!

Is this a scope issue; i.e. should I exchange it for another?? I know that there are "windage adjustable" bases/rings, but I'd rather not change anything if possible. This is the first time I've had this happen!!.

Thanks in advance for your help!!

sconnyhunter · 10-31-2009, 06:02 PM

I would first check the ring\base alingment. Are the rigns true to each other and not out of square making the scope sit off? You might not see that the scope is not right on the rifle until you fired it at a target.
Then make sure there are no burs inside the rings that could be causing the discrepency.

klundin2000 · 10-31-2009, 06:41 PM

Sometimes if I have that happen to me, I swap out the front rings for the back rings. Also if it's a two piece base I swap those out two. I ran out of adjustment on my Leupold scope last week on one of my ML. Swapped out the base and rings....good to go. kl

HEAD0001 · 10-31-2009, 11:14 PM

If you have mounted the bases and rings properly, then you have a problem.

It can only be 4 things. The scope holes in your firearm are drilled wrong(out of alignment), The base is bad, the rings are bad, or the scope is bad.

Your problem is basically an elimination factor. You need to eliminate these variables one at a time. That is a pain in the butt, but it is the only way to do it properly.

I normally start with checking the bases and rings, and then trying another scope first.

If you have to reverse the rings in order to get it to work then you still have a problem. You should not have to reverse the rings. If you do then the base is probably bad, or the holes are drilled improperly. Do not settle for a quick fix. Determine what is at fault and correct it. Tom.

BOWHUNTERCOP · 11-01-2009, 02:31 AM

I have the Triumph with a Leupold VX-II with Talley one piece mount and I have no problems at all

skeeter 7MM · 11-01-2009, 02:31 AM

I agree with Tom.

Good luck