Leupold VX6-HD gen 2 - Return to Zero

[TheSpaniard]

I’ve read a lot on here regarding tracking/RTZ on gen 1 scopes. The gen 2 VX6 line supposedly has beefed up internals from the Mark series, so I was hoping the tracking issues were corrected. Maybe they were, and there maybe a problem with my setup.

Mounted the new VX6 gen 2 on a Browning XBolt 2 7PRC. It was zeroed at 100 yds and has been excellent holding zero. I’ve been very satisfied after 50 rounds. That is, until I did a quick dial test. The scope tracked correctly as I dialed up in 5 MOA increments. The problem came in when I returned to zero at the zero-stop lock. Sensing there was a problem, I did several more controlled tests after sighting in at 100 yds each time. The results were repeated each time I did the test.

On the left is the gen 2 mounted on the 7PRC. The right is a gen 1 VX-5HD mounted on my reliable 7mm-08. The numbers represent the order of shots in each string:



Before I make a call to Leupold, I am looking for input to rule out scope mounting issues. I have both scopes mounted with Burris Signature Zee rings on a one piece rail, torqued to specs. I do plan on swapping the scopes on the two rifles when I have time to rule this out. Pics of the gen 2 mounted on the 7 PRC:








Any ideas before I start a repair claim?

 

[112Savage]

So, it got stuck 10MOA high? I don’t think I understand

 

[ResearchinStuff]

The top cap for your front ring doesn't look right. Seems uneven gap front to back and something sticking out the back at the top of the tube. Those rings are also less robust than id use. Even still, it's probably the scope.

 

[TheSpaniard]

So, it got stuck 10MOA high? I don’t think I understand

Tracked well up to 5, 10, and 15 MOA (shots 3,4, and 5). After shot 5, return to zero and hits 10 MOA high (shots 6 and 7) when it should be back at zero like the scope/rifle on the right side tracked.

 

[TheSpaniard]

something sticking out the back at the top of the tube

That would be in the inserts that come with the Burris Signature rings.

 

[SloppyJ]

This wont fix your problem but it will make my OCD feel a bit better.... pop that rail off and put the hacksaw to it so it's even with the front of your action.