Leupold VX6-HD gen 2 - Return to Zero

[wind gypsy]

Seems like a scope issue unless something is up with your rings or rail that is causing the erector to bind. Mk5 internals dont have a flawless record either. I've seen on that just has ghost clicks, turret clicks, reticle doesnt' move.

Look up Broz's long range only instructions on bedding a rail - it shows how to diagnose if your rail has stresses in it even if you dont intend to bed it.

I've never used the burris rings with inserts so cant weigh in much on how that might be impacting things but its probably worth looking into. That front ring does not look to be clamping square as @ResearchinStuff pointed out.

 

[gtriple]

I think I know what the problem is. If you look really closely, you can see it....

 

[JohnJohnson]

Just as a reality check I'd definitely try different rings but I agree with everyone else, it's probably the scope and I can't say I'm that surprised.

 

[TheSpaniard]

Ready for final testing this weekend. I went ahead and replaced the rail. It’s not bedded yet, but does not appear to be binding the scope. Also installed a set of Seekins rings.

I’ll let you all know how the tracking test goes. If it’s back to Leupold for repair, it was not without warning from this group .

Again, I appreciate all the help so far!

 

[AZ_Hunter]

Post results

 

[TheSpaniard]

Posting today’s tall target test with a new rail and Seekins rings. Keep in mind I used some ammo that didn’t group all that great with my rifle for the testing. Didn’t want to burn up my good ammo. Barrel was pretty hot too.

The 7mm PRC with the gen 2 Leupold did way better than last time with the new rings and rail. The gen 1 on the 7mm-08 rifle not as good. I know it’s not a true test being on different rifles, but the 7mm-08 has Burris Signature Zee rings so I think I’ll upgrade to Seekins on that one.

Let me know your thoughts.