Shimming Night Vision

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Hi All

I have recently picked up a Tikka T1X added an extended picatinny rail and dropped a Sightmark Wraith on top.

Took it out to my main perm last week to zero it in. I have it spot on but it is at the maximum extent of the adjustment in the down direction.

I feel that I should shim it so that it comes back towards the middle, especially as zeroing is so easy with a digital scope.

My question is would a shim made from a drinks can work? and secondly where should it be placed. Does it go below the rail ( ie between the rail and the action ) or remove the mount from the bottom of the Wraith and place it between the scope and the mount?

Thanks in advance Damean

[scarecrow243]

no shims best is to get an adjustable weaver mount  11mm to weaver  ant supplies have them 

[oldypigeonpopper]

Hello, most I know shim on the mounts , just 1 small piece cut from a coke can placed under the scope not quite the half ring so it sits central, you just need to up the front mount ? same with the Photon XTs depending what rail and rifle, or you could look a a Zeb lite weaver mount, fully adjustable, pm if interested in one ?

[oldypigeonpopper]

16 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said:

Hello, most I know shim on the mounts , just 1 small piece cut from a coke can placed under the scope not quite the half ring so it sits central, you just need to up the front mount ? same with the Photon XTs depending what rail and rifle, or you could look a a Zeb lite weaver mount, fully adjustable, pm if interested in one ?

I got mine from Ash @ CustomHunting .co.uk

[scarecrow243]

the wraith has a one piece mount that is held on with two crews and it weaver fitting so it not easy to shim it also it would need a lot of shims

[White Rabbit]

Check your extended picatinny is zero moa. It should be stamped on the side. If it isn't, you probably have it on the wrong way around. ie.sloping the wrong way.

You shouldn't need to shim a wraith.

WR.