Can I zero the turrets on my SWFA 3-15?

[ctshooter]

It's been ticking at my OCD for a while that there is nothing in the manual for resetting the turrets. I see three set screws on the top side of each turret, but as I am unsure of their full purpose, I am hesitant to tinker. It's my nicest scope and I certainly don't want to screw it up.

 

[Yo]

Loosen all 3 screws then move turret to zero press down while tightening all 3 screws. Yo!

 

[Yo]

SUPER BAD AZZ SCOPE BTW... Yo!

 

[Yo]

And no pounding or hacksaw needed this time. Yo!

 

[ctshooter]

Yo - do you have this scope and have you performed the zero reset? I ask because I have previously loosened the three set screws and the turret did not easily move.

I get what you are saying is probably correct, but just in case there are mechanics under the cap that would be disturbed I don't want to take the chance. 

 

[deke]

Unless it is a recent development, the SWFA has no built-in zero stops. However, there is a shim stack kit available that works for many. It is not as adjustable in practice as a dedicated zero stop, but it serves the purpose for me. Do a search on youtube to see how the kit works.

https://www.ebay.com/p/21002974928

 

[BigTinBoat]

Unless it is a recent development, the SWFA has no built-in zero stops. However, there is a shim stack kit available that works for many. It is not as adjustable in practice as a dedicated zero stop, but it serves the purpose for me. Do a search on youtube to see how the kit works.

https://www.ebay.com/p/21002974928

Pretty sure he is asking about making the turrets be at "0" when he is sighted in, not stopping at zero after shooting different distances. And the 10x I had does pull off after loosening the 3 screws, can't imagine the 3-15 would be different

 

[steve123]

Probably stuck a little. Maybe try loosening those set screws to almost all the way out, or remove them, then pull the caps up and off the turret stem. line up to zero, push down, and tighten set screws again.

Had 3 of these scopes but never had a problem like this, odd that you are having problems???

 

[deke]

BigTinBoat, Yes, after re-reading his post, I believe you are correct sir! And it is as easy as Yo stated. Also, after loosening the 3 screws, there will be a slight resistance in removing the cap due to the O-ring on the turret post.

 

[ctshooter]

Correct - I'm aware there is no zero-stop, I just want to zero the dials.

Makes me feel more comfortable a few have already done this. I'll give it another shot later, maybe I didn't loosen the set screws enough.

 

[BigTinBoat]

Correct - I'm aware there is no zero-stop, I just want to zero the dials.

Makes me feel more comfortable a few have already done this. I'll give it another shot later, maybe I didn't loosen the set screws enough.

Now if you are looking for a ZERO stop you can use hose washers (if your frugal) instead of spending $20 on those shims

 

[Peskådot671]

I have an SWFA 3-15 as well. As others have stated, loosen the 3 screws, pull the turret up. There will be some resistance because of the vacuum seal from the greased o-ring. Once you've got the whole turret cap out, rotate it to zero, push straight in or down and overcome the vacuum seal holding it in and retighten the screws.

 

[Peskådot671]

...also, if I recall correctly, once you've removed the turret cap, there should be a small thin metal washer that might come out. Place it back in the turret cap when you zero it out.

 

[Guest]

Yo - do you have this scope and have you performed the zero reset? I ask because I have previously loosened the three set screws and the turret did not easily move.

I get what you are saying is probably correct, but just in case there are mechanics under the cap that would be disturbed I don't want to take the chance.

There are no mechanics under the cap which will be disturbed. Those set screws simply hold the cap in place on the spindle.

There is no zero stop in the SWFA SS models. You can order a "stack" as one fellow mentioned and set up a scope stop which will allow you to reset to zero or you can make something similar out of plastic or rubber washers you get in a hardware store. You just stack them inside the turret until you can't turn a full turn below "zero" and you have it.

That is as good an optic as you can get for less than three times the price. I have three or four of them now. Good stuff.

I've never shot anything with more positive and repeatable click adjustments.

 

[ctshooter]

I undid the set screws and zero'd the turret. Like you guys said - it was just overcoming the suction from the o-ring. One I broke that vac seal the rest was easy.

Thanks all.

And - oldspook, I love this scope and wouldn't hesitate to get another. It's at the very top end of my comfort range spending for a scope though. As much as I drool over some of the $1500+ scopes like the Sightron and Kahles. I'll never have that 'one' gun to put an expensive scope on. 

 

[Dairyboy]

Glad you got it. Like you found very easy to do. I always rezero all my scopes so I can see if it happened to get bumped or moved during handling. They are great scopes! Gotta say though do prefer my Arken SH-4 4-14x44 over the SWFA 3-15x42 FFP I had. But do love my 10x42!