Scope Reticle locking devices

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Shinny
Am considering having a Leupold Comp scope modified.

Before committing, am looking for any input on the various options available.:confused:

PROS/CONS appreciated.
 
shinny said:
Am considering having a Leupold Comp scope modified.

Before committing, am looking for any input on the various options available.:confused:

PROS/CONS appreciated.
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It's a solution to a problem that doesn't exist. Anything in the series past the M-N serial numbers has been updated and proven not to have issues.
 
Not so sure about that.

tim said:
It's a solution to a problem that doesn't exist. Anything in the series past the M-N serial numbers has been updated and proven not to have issues.
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I have (2) T scopes (SN: 171794T & 296644T) that were mounted on 30BR's, shooting a pretty hot load.

Both have been back to Leupold as they wouldn't hold zero.

How do I know this?

  • Because when I replaced the suspect scope with a know good one all returned to normal.


  • Additionally, the last time I had trouble and was doubting myself, had a (good) shooter, (I'm not) try my rig. I didn't tell him what I was experiencing, just asked him shoot the rifle and let me know his thoughts. He too came to the same conclusion............................


  • When I returned the scopes for repair, did not indicate the problem specifically, just said something was wrong and requested they be checked over.


  • After receiving the scopes back from Leupold, called and spoke with the Tech who had worked on them. He confirmed my suspicions.

I'm sure if these scopes were mounted on a rimfire it would be a totally different ball game.
 
scope issue

Shinny, Please give me a call , have a set up that let's you test two scopes against each other on the same gun. Chris
 
Wasn't clear enough with my orignal post....sorry.

shinny said:
Am considering having a Leupold Comp scope modified.

Before committing, am looking for any input on the various options available.

PROS/CONS appreciated.
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My original post may not have been clear enough. :confused:

I was referring to INTERNALLY adjustable scopes, with an external Locking modifications. (Not Brackney/Bucky systems)

As I have no idea to the internal workings of a scope, wonder why modifications such as Cecil Tuckers have one external set-screw and the Lou Murdica collar has two.

Any specific info you can offer about these type modifications will be appreciated.
 
shinny said:
wonder why modifications such as Cecil Tuckers have one external set-screw
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The Tucker conversion does not have one set screw. Granted it resembles a screw, but it is actually a coil spring housing, it contains a nice healthy spring that holds the erector tube snugly against the adjusting turrets.
 
Shinny,
Are you refering to a mod like was done on the early Sightrons, that had a small nylon locking screw that when tightened locked the adjustments? Ed Adams was doing those for a while, and they worked pretty well. I think that Ron Hoen was also doing that mod.
 
Steelhead1 said:
Shinny,
Are you refering to a mod like was done on the early Sightrons, that had a small nylon locking screw that when tightened locked the adjustments? Ed Adams was doing those for a while, and they worked pretty well. I think that Ron Hoen was also doing that mod.
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Jim Borden did them, Bill Krazinski did them, all kinds of people did them. I think it was a good mod as long as you did not forget to loosen the screws when adjusting as I did and crush the erector tube.
Dick
 
I find this interesting:

A friend became convinced to buy a March. he used it for the first time last Saturday in a match. After the match he told me he didn't like it as well as the Leupold he replaced it with; not as bright I guess, from what he said.

Pete
 
I have had zero problems with my LCS 45x on a 30.

But, Shinny believes that he has, therefore, he needs to solve the problem.

There are three methods:

1. Lock the scope up and use external adjustments.
2. Buy a different brand of scope. Preferably, one that the heavier recoil folks use.
3. Quit shooting.

Many of the folks shooting 30s in my area use the NF BR. They have a reputation of being rock solid. OTOH, they are heavy. If you're shooting a 13.5 lb rifle, though, it's doable.

Right now, with the NF Competition on the scene, you are seeing NF BR models up for sale at decent prices.
 
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