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TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS
Before you ship a scope back to the factory for service or repair, please check
the following items.
1.
Check the mount. Make sure the scope is mounted securely to the
rifle. Try, with bare hands only, to gently twist the scope in the rings
or see if anything moves when you jiggle it. If there is any movement,
retighten the mounting system according to mounting instructions.
2.
Make sure the action of your rifle is properly bedded in the stock, and
that all receiver screws are tight and have been tightened in the sequence
recommended by the manufacturer. A loosely fitted stock can cause
changes to the point-of-impact.
3.
When test firing a rifle to check the point-of-impact relative to windage
and elevation adjustments, be sure to fire from a solid bench with sandbags
supporting the forearm and buttstock.
4.
Be sure to use factory-loaded ammunition of the same bullet type, weight,
and preferably, lot number. If one type of ammunition does not shoot
well, try another brand or bullet weight.
5.
Be certain that both the barrel and chamber are clean. Heavy factory
grease or copper fouling on an older one can diminish the accuracy of
the firearm.
