TinoDTank 0 Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I had a UTG side scope mount but I would have to turn the elevation knob all the way up to get on target. I originally thought the side mount was bad so I bought a TWS dust cover and mounted my scope on that, but I still have to turn the elevation knob all the way up. Is something wrong with my gun? Should I run different size scope mounts to help level it out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forsaken352 235 Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 What kind of scope are you using? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) What kind of scope are you using? Kind of an important detail huh? OP, there's two constants in your dilemma, the scope and the rifle.... Edited April 19, 2015 by Mullet Man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TinoDTank 0 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Redfield revenge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forsaken352 235 Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) While I have no experience with that brand of scope, I will say I think the problem lies within either it, or the rings. Considering that you tried it on both a side rail mount, as well as a TWS mount, with the same results. If you can, try to find another scope to compare it to. ETA: I don't like to say it, but it is also a possibility the issue is the firearm itself. However, I would definitely rule out all other possibilities first. Edited April 20, 2015 by forsaken352 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Its a cheap scope (no offense OP). Do you have another scope to compare on the same side mount and TWS top cover? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Its either the scope or the mount. I doubt its the rifle. With two separate mounts being used, its unlikely the rifle is at fault. What kind of rings are you using? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sim_Player 1,939 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Could be the mount attatch point is misaligned. Just my 2 cents.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TinoDTank 0 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) My scope rings are from Amazon. I will try another scope this weekend. I used 2 different mount points the side mount and the TWS is a top mount system (dust cover) Edited April 21, 2015 by TinoDTank Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TinoDTank 0 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) Here's a pic Edited April 21, 2015 by TinoDTank Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Did you use the same ring base on the side mount, that you used in that pic of the TWS cover? How tight do you have those allen screws? The tube could be distorted from the clamping force....possibly. Have you zeroed the rifle using iron sights only? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrwiggles2004 15 Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 It looks like there is an awful lot of space still between your ring halves. Have you followed the proper torque sequence when installing the rings? It looks like either the rings are not all the way tight or you completely tightened one sid of the rings all the way and then did the other side leaving a gap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LuPiN8oR 333 Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 (edited) OP, i would go buy some regular picatinny rail scope rings to mount my scope to the tws rail as opposed to the cantilever mount shown. The height you will need depends on the objective of the scope (low, mid, high) to clear the sight leaf to allow the scope to be mounted further forward and will help you immensely with eye relief. Hope this gets ya on the right path. Here is my setup, its a vortex viper pst with low rings on a m.i. side scope rail. Edited to add pic. Edited April 22, 2015 by LuPiN8oR 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TinoDTank 0 Posted April 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 The rings are not real tight, I didn't use a torque wrench though. The rings have the same amount of gap on the other side. I will try new rings, keep y'all updated. Thanks for the input Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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