German pointer Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Hi there Iv just bought a HW97 and am awaiting the licence for it. I have 2 scopes in the at home to choose from a Bushnell 10*40 fixed in mil mil with target turrets or a Docter 2.5-10*48 with DBA reticle and with capped turrets which if these would suit the rifle best do you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 I would go for the Docter as it is a more suitable all round scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German pointer Posted May 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Thanks I'll give it a go first to see what It's like but It is going to be a great low light scope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German pointer Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 After many delays with my licence it finally arrived and I picked up the HW97K and I fitted the Docter scope to it. My elevation maxed out at 1.2 mil (12) clicks low at 30 yards zero. Is there any canted one piece rail that someone would recommend for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Have you tried turning the mounts around , or changing front to back if they are two piece ? 9 times out of ten its the mounts / scope being mounted incorrectly rather than a problem with anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Are you in NI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German pointer Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Have you tried turning the mounts around , or changing front to back if they are two piece ? 9 times out of ten its the mounts / scope being mounted incorrectly rather than a problem with anything else. No have not switched the mounts they are a cheap set and the rear one has an arrestor pin Edited July 13, 2015 by German pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German pointer Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Are you in NI? No I'm in limerick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 I would still try turning the mounts so the retaining bolts are on the opposite side to where they are now , also check that you have not knocked the arrestor pin through to far and it is holding the mount up slightly . Still no joy then buy a sportsmatch one piece mount ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German pointer Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 I would still try turning the mounts so the retaining bolts are on the opposite side to where they are now , also check that you have not knocked the arrestor pin through to far and it is holding the mount up slightly . Still no joy then buy a sportsmatch one piece mount ! I'll try turning them but don't think the pin is in wrong but I will check it. If the pin was down too far would that not have the opposite effect to my problem like a 20 MOA rail would give you? as in extra elevation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Not sure , my thinking would be that if the back mount was not down as far as it should be it would cant the scope down on the front , which would mean you could run out of elevation , as I understand it that is the issue you have ? Edited July 13, 2015 by fenboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German pointer Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Not sure , my thinking would be that if the back mount was not down as far as it should be it would cant the scope down on the front , which would mean you could run out of elevation , as I understand it that is the issue you have ?I thought the opposite that if the rear of the scope was higher as a raised MOA rail would give you would have more elevation to dial for further range. Anyhow I'll turn the rimgs now and will rezero tomorrow and let you know how I get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmytree Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 I thought the opposite that if the rear of the scope was higher as a raised MOA rail would give you would have more elevation to dial for further range. Anyhow I'll turn the rimgs now and will rezero tomorrow and let you know how I get on Correct. Either buy a set of adjustable mounts or alternatively raise the rear of the scope with shims made from film negative or thin plastic from a drinks bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German pointer Posted July 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 I took the docter scope off and put it on my 10/22 and bought a Airmax EV 4-12*40 for the HW97. I'm awaiting adjustable sports match mounts to arrive in the post but have fitted scope with cheap mounts I had until the new ones arrive. so far so good while now zeroed it is not maxed out but but don't think I have much elevation left until I fit the adjustable ones. Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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