450marlin

I just got my new rifle first day at range,and I noticed I almost ran out of windage.this is my first ruger and I don't see how I can correct this.It is not the scope as I was useing it on a weatherby vangaurd and it was fine.
What have you guys done to fix this?
thanks Wayne

stargeezer

Hi Wayne, I don't have this model, but I got a new rifle today and took it to the range from the GS for a quick clean and scope mount. I noticed right away that I was 6' (yes feet) low and 8' to the right. After doing eveything I could in the field I took it home and after removing everthing, scope, rings and mounts, I discovered that the scope ring/scope comb I had on hand was just making contact with the barrel at the objective "bell". There was also a paper "shim" in the rear ring that I'd forgot I put there for a previous setup. Those were my goofs, but I slao found that both mount blocks were loose, one screw was turned in 1 only turn.

So, after blue lock tite on mounting block screws (and tightened), rings replaced with a set that gave me enough clearence, tightened properly, laser bore sight done and a return to the range, I was within a inch each way.

I hate being dumb.

Here's hopeing you get it lined up on your end too.

Larry