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Old 02-19-2005 | 02:55 PM
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My brohter is having problems with a Bushnell 6-18x50 AO scope on a Marlin 917 VS. He is hitting 4 inches to the left at 30 yards with no more adjustment left. Is there anything he can do to fix this.

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Old 02-19-2005 | 03:01 PM
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i would guess that either your bases are crap or the drillings aren't centered on the receiver.
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Old 02-19-2005 | 03:02 PM
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4" off at 30 yds? The scope has to be sitting crooked on the barrel. Check the mounts and see if you have any adjustment to align it with the barrel.
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Old 02-19-2005 | 03:15 PM
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forgot to add, he is using the factory supplied bases and B-Square rings.
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Old 02-19-2005 | 03:37 PM
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Are both ring on the same way ? ( screw to tighten )
If not do that .
If the rings are on the same ,many times if you turn 1 around it will move of impact ,i am not sure witch 1 to flip ( trial and error)
On some rings you can file on the claw that grabs the base to move POI. ,if not you may be able to remove some off 1 side of a base.
If I remember right 1 thou. on a ring = 1 inch at 100 yds
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Old 02-19-2005 | 03:38 PM
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Try buying some rings with windage adjustments, and use them to center the scope on the barrel.
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Old 02-19-2005 | 04:54 PM
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Thanks for all the suggestions guys. He finally got it. I am very impressed with this rifle, thinking of buying one myself. Again thanks everyone.

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Old 02-19-2005 | 06:26 PM
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So what was the fix????
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