lister1 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 i've got a smk3-9x56 scope on my air rifle which is a smk ( not a good start is it ) and it just wont hold zero. i can zero it fine then after a few shots it stars to shoot high and to the right. is t repairable or is it scrap. when adjusting the sights the clicks don't feel very tight its like the adjusters are loose. cheers lister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 i've got a smk3-9x56 scope on my air rifle which is a smk ( not a good start is it ) and it just wont hold zero. i can zero it fine then after a few shots it stars to shoot high and to the right. is t repairable or is it scrap. when adjusting the sights the clicks don't feel very tight its like the adjusters are loose. cheers lister Sounds simple but have you checked your mounts are secure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Sorry mate but it sounds to me like the reticules have had it mate! If thta's the case there is nothing you can do. Have you tried checking that the scope mounts are tight? These are not an expensive scope and can be replaced quite cheaply of you could save money and go for a reasonable quality second hand set. If you do want to save a few quid and opt for a second hand set I might be able to help you out with a spare set of scopes I have for sale at a very reasonable price. If you are interested drop me a PM mate but check the mounts first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lister1 Posted February 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 i have checked the mount but i'll check them again. the thing is when it looses zero it always goes to the same place. what a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Worth checking it's not clipping the silencer if you have one on the gun but that would tend to make it erratic, not always hit to the same place off target. Like Frenchie said, maybe time to treat yourself to some new glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 i have checked the mount but i'll check them again. the thing is when it looses zero it always goes to the same place. what a pain. Reading that I'm afraid that it really does sound like it is the scopes that have given up on you mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peek-at Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 If your rifle is a break barrel type, try 'wiggling your barrel side to side to make sure there is no play in it. if there is, your pivot point is loose/broken crimp ring. I had a similar problem on a HW90 Failing that its your scope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 If your rifle is a break barrel type, try 'wiggling your barrel side to side to make sure there is no play in it. if there is, your pivot point is loose/broken crimp ring. I had a similar problem on a HW90Failing that its your scope This is another good point worth looking in to! There are a multitude of things that could cause this problem but I have to say that if you can initially get it to zero than it is unlikely to be the barrel pivot pin - if it were you would have a devil of a job even getting it to zero to start with. I have to say that I stand by what I have said and that the most likely problem is in your scopes! Sorry to be the bearer of bad news my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireshot Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Sorry but BIN it and get another it sounds like its had it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad93 Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Before binning your scope you may want to borrow someone else's scope, to check it isn't a problem with they gun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul65 Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 I have this sort of problem with my Supersport. It's very hard on scope mounts and they move slightly, throwing the zero off, high and to the side. I largely resolved it by buying a good single piece mount but it still happens slightly over a longer period of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bothbarrels Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 how old are the sights? are they not under warranty??.. if not sounds like a bin job.c personally i dont think you can spend enough enough money on good sights. if you think about it they are probably the most important facor ,as long as you have a decent set up to start with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirFox Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 Check your mounts mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lister1 Posted February 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 well just to let you know i stripped the gun down ( removed the scope, mounts and removed the action from the stock ) and bolted it all backtogether and now its shooting straight. something must have been loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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