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What to do if scope will not sight in?
I just bought a new leopold scope and after trying to sight it in, the gun is still shooting 5 inches low at 100 yards and I have adjusted the scope as far as I can. I have see through mounts on it so I can still use my iron sights, could this be the problem? Any suggestions?
It is a Whitfield 270.
It is likely not the scope. I'd bet 98% it is the "see-thru" mounts. You have a great scope. Don't skimp on cheap mounts. You'll pay $40 or $50 for good mounts. Get the real Leupold mounts that fits the specific rifle. Many times, if you go to a good gun store, and buy the mounts from them -- they will mount the scope and "bore sight" it for free.
Ditch the see-thru's. You want a mounting heigth close to the barrel -- not high above the barrel. Remove the scope --- reset the two adjustments to the middle ground. Get the new mounts and get it mounted by someone who knows what is going on -- a gunsmith if necessary.
Then afterwards --- sight in at a very short distance 20 yards, or 30 yards --- not longer than 50 yards. When you know your shots are "on paper", then set it an inch or so high at 50 yards, and then try to sight in at 100 yards if that is your goal.
It is not your rifle and not your scope. Get some good Leupold rings and bases.























































