Elevation running out

[grrbrrr]

I went to sight in my new scope today on my dreamline. I had to adjust the scope so that I am running out of clicks out to 100yds. How is everyone shimming their scope? What is the best way to make up for the loss of elevation adjustment?

considering getting the Fx no limit rings but wasn’t sure if this was the best option. 


Thanks!

 

[sonny]

no limits work great.

 

[TheIceman]

I agree with Sonny. Go with no-limit rings or a similar setup. You can use the rings to get close to zeroed, then use a little scope adjustment for fine tuning. Then you have most of the scope's elevation adjustment to play with while shooting.

James

 

[Yo]

Eaglevision adjustable and Sportsmatch adjustable work too. I like the Eaglevision due to the pic rail on top to add stuff on top for around the same price as the FX No limits which I like to use as well. YO!

 

[biohazardman]

On my Impact I shimmed under the rear of stock scope rail with a couple of washers to start with. After that I used one of the UTG 20 MOA risers, inexpensive but great quality, for a year or so before I finally broke down and picked up on a pair of the the No Limit rings. 

https://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/UTG_Super_Slim_20_MOA_Elevated_Picatinny_Mount_13_Slots_0_55_High/7703

 

[TommyinTx]

Can I make a suggestion if you use the FX no limits rings. Bottom your scope elevation turret out then back it off about 10 clicks. Then just make your main zero adjustment with the rear ring after you get close then fine tune with your elevation turret. That’s what works for me.

 

[jdanvers]

The 68 Whiskey guys did a tuning video for a customer / friend of theirs sometime ago and as part of that he also setup the scope. Part of what he did with that was, using adjustable rings, "aimed it down" to gain additional adjustment for longer ranges. Check it out here and just skip to around 18:30 in. It may be useful?

 

[Haganaga]

A lot of guys have/had this problem, me included. Hawke has shimms for 30moa. I then went to no limit rings. As airgunners we run out of elevation faster than powder burners. 

 

[grrbrrr]

Thank you all for the advice. 


cheers

 

[lenweber2]

No Limmit rings. Optically center scope, then use rings to the desired zero. 25,50,100 yards what ever turns your crank. Scope remains optically centered and no damage to scope by shimming out of true beween rings.

 

[cowabunka]

i've just spent some money on a set of 30 MOA ADMs

https://www.americandefensemanufacturing.com/view/product/641/

Yes they are about twice as expensive as the eagle vision / FX, but the ADMs are quality piece of gear that you can switch to your powder burner if you wish, QD of course.
if an extra 30 MOA is not enough for you, then an adjustable mount/ ring is indeed what you need

 

[B]

For whatever reason I'm not a fan of FX or eagle vision mounts so I use Burris xtr signature rings and love them ,up to 40 MOA adjustment

https://www.burrisoptics.com/mounting-systems/rings/xtr-signature-rings

B

 

[JungleShooter]

Here's a Scope Mounting Table (for 30mm tubes), with emphasis on adjustable mounts, low mounts, 2-piece mounts, and taking into consideration if you need a rail adaptor from dovetail to picatinny.

Specs included: Prices, total elevation adjustment, special features, total height, parts numbers.

Matthias

PDF Attachment:

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[jwrabbit123]

Hi I my self like higher quality Quick detach mounts or rings , On most of my set ups I swap my scopes for close or long range , Here is some of what I like



Larue

bobro

stiener

cowabunka that is a great mount

LOU

 

[JungleShooter]

jwrabbit,

Are any of these adjustable for elevation (cant)?

 

[nugria]

Hi Grrbrr,

I've got my Dreamline out on loan right now or I'd post a picture. I had the same problem. I picked-up a DNT06 UTG drooper rail, 11mm to Picatinny mount. It gives you 10" extra elevation @ 30 yards. (Mine needed it!) I then cut the center out of the mount (.7") to clear the magazine. With the drooper rail on the gun I could use lower rings ('cause the thickness of the rail). If you go this route for about $20 you pick up about 30" @ 100 yards

. It is important to keep the over all length of the drooper rail the same as it was when it didn't have the middle removed to prevent an "S" bend in your scope tube The sketch indicates the middle section I removed from the UTG mount.

Enjoy,

Nugria