Scope Zero Check Thread

[flyfisher117]

You're probably right about the Leopold. But I've had good luck with these rings before on two other rifles, I don't think these are the ultralights? https://www.talleymanufacturing.com/product/cz-550-screw-lock-detachable-for-dovetail-setup/

Don’t worry I can shoot the same kind of groups with my Tikkas wearing UM rings and both a Maven or SWFA scope.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Scope bases to action, and/or scope ring caps to scope bases loosening are one of the leading causes for groups to look like that.

The VX is obviously suspect. They work until they don’t. I used VXs for years and wanted them to work so badly I put up with all the BS that’s met with using them. No more.

 

[1000yards]

Scope bases to action, and/or scope ring caps to scope bases loosening are one of the leading causes for groups to look like that.

The VX is obviously suspect. They work until they don’t. I used VXs for years and wanted them to work so badly I put up with all the BS that’s met with using them. No more.

I appreciate the reply. I wasn't suspecting the rings because my last two groups were tighter than my first. From what I've seen with loose rings or bases the groups will just open up and stay that way. I checked all the action screws and ring screws, and everything's tight. No bases on this gun since the CZ 550 has a dovetail with a recoil stop machined into the receiver. Probably the scope then. Now the question is do I keep burning ammo, or cut my losses? I think I know the answer.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

The picture on site you linked shows a design where the scope tube and rail are clamped simultaneously.

 

[1000yards]

The picture on site you linked shows a design where the scope tube and rail are clamped simultaneously.

No sir. The ring on the left shows the left side of the ring which has two small screws to hold together the bottom part of the ring halves. The screw on the right shows the right side of the ring which has one large screw that clamps down to the receiver. I am able to take my scope off the rifle and leave the rings attached (around the scope) by unscrewing the large single screw at the bottom right side of each ring.