I hate my .22 rifle scope

[Baldrick]

I use my CZ .22 at least once every day. It spends its working life in a 4x4 or tractor cab. The rifle performs superbly, but the scope just won't hold its zero. It's not a hugely expensive scope, but I am getting fed up with the scope losing its zero every time it gets bumped.

 

Has anyone here got a Burris Posi-Lock scope, where the zero can be locked? The Yanks seem to love the idea. But not many Brits use Burris scopes. Take a look: http://www.burrisoptics.com/posilock.html

 

Is a second-hand S&B/Zeiss still going to survive the unavoidable battering that the rifle gets? I don't need the optical clarity of an S&B, however - I simply want a scope that behaves itself and doesn't make me want to throw it in the river.

[deadeye ive]

The most important part of a set up is the scope mounts .Sounds like you've lost a bit confidence in your rig out and it could well be the scope ,but burris are a quality brand .

A good quality europeon fixed mag 6 x 42 should be ideal ,even consider second hand if it looks in good nick .I was using stuartp's .22lr the other week and that had a Meopta 7 x 50 dressed on top of it which is ideal also .

[dunganick]

meopta are excellent for the money. The best way to avoid the wandering zero is less variables. I.e no windage adjustable mounts, no zoom, no paralax adjustment. Just a 7x50 with good lenses and light gathering in quality mounts.

[Baldrick]

Too right I've lost confidence in it. Yes, it could well be the mounts. I've just re-zeroed the set-up and it wasn't too far out. I'll take a look at Meopta, but I like the idea of the Posi-Lock system, in terms of dependability.

[tulkyuk]

buy the best scope you can afford, cheap scopes are just that - cheap - and will lose thier zero with any kind of small knock

[dunganick]

Too right I've lost confidence in it. Yes, it could well be the mounts. I've just re-zeroed the set-up and it wasn't too far out. I'll take a look at Meopta, but I like the idea of the Posi-Lock system, in terms of dependability.

 

drop MRY a line i seem to recall he used burris scopes.

 

Havent seen him on here of late though

[tulkyuk]

drop MRY a line i seem to recall he used burris scopes.

 

Havent seen him on here of late though

 

 

He's been on the BBS quite a bit recently - Magman has just bought a rifle through a contact of his

[Baldrick]

I've got MRY's email address, I might drop him a line. Thanks for the pointer.

[grasshopper]

Your scope is bound to lose zero if it,s bouncing around in your vehicle..can you not find a way of hanging the rifle or keep it in a slip to absorb some of the vibration.

 

Had the same problem when i had an estste car,my .22 kept losing zero as it was on the boot floor in it,s slip,started carrying it on the seat in a better slip and no more probs...cheaper than a new scope

 

GH

[Baldrick]

GH, I've tried leaving it in a slip in the rear footwell, but's not practical, bearing in mind that I live on a pretty large farm, teeming with vermin, and riddled with pot-holes and ruts. I can guarantee that every time I leave it cocooned in its slip, I will come across a plague of rabbits around the next corner.

 

I do try to look after the rifle as best I can, but it does have a hard life. I simply wondered whether there is such thing as a more robust scope.

[grasshopper]

Would something like this be practical for you...

 

http://www.targetsports.co.uk/product_info...roducts_id=1984

 

GH

[Baldrick]

It's a good suggestion, GH, but there's no bulkhead for me to bolt it to in a Td5 Discovery, or a tractor.

[friednewt]

It's a good suggestion, GH, but there's no bulkhead for me to bolt it to in a Td5 Discovery, or a tractor.

 

I have the perfect solution for you (well... me)

 

Dont throw you're setup in the river, sell it to me (real cheap)

 

And I will control your vermin for you.

[Baldrick]

No thanks, Newt! I think I may have found myself a s/h Meopta 7x50. I'll give that a whirl.

[friednewt]

No thanks, Newt! I think I may have found myself a s/h Meopta 7x50. I'll give that a whirl.

 

Good to hear that you don't give that easy.

 

Best of luck with the new scope.

[Poacher]

i had a similar problem using a jap made 3-9 scope, i couldn't work out if the mag was effecting the zero, the mounts, clean barrel, bipod etc so upgraded to a bog standard fixed 6x42 meopta and not lost zero or looked back since. Hope it goes well for you..

[conor]

have a swarvoski 6x 42 on my hmr it lives in my van have not adjusted it since i first set it. thinking about changing it for something with holdover marks for longer ranges

[jcbruno]

hi buddy like earlier stated dont overlook the mounts because you might buy the new scope and have the same problems, meopta is a fantastic make but so is burris i am Canadian not American belive it or not there is a big difference and burris makes a fine scope however you may have drawn a short straw and got a bad one i dunno but my circle of friends we have a fair number of burris scopes and i think they are as good as leupold but cheeper just my imput buddy

[Dunkield]

No thanks, Newt! I think I may have found myself a s/h Meopta 7x50. I'll give that a whirl.

Stick that on some decent rings and you should be able to do (more or less) what you like with it Baldrick.

Mine doesn't get bumped in a cab, but it takes it's fair share of knocks and I never had to re-zero it.

 

I hope you had a look through a Meopta before buying one, the reticle isn't to everyones liking...

[Baldrick]

Hi Stuart,

 

I've just bought a s/h Meopta 7x50, so I will give that a whirl. I've had a peek through a Meopta before, and I know that the brand gets a bit of stick for the reticle being very fine. Thanks for the vote of confidence - I'll let you know how I get on.

[Baldrick]

The Meopta just arrived. It's a good, solid bit of kit, but I see where the complaints originate from regarding the fine reticule. It is fine, but I like the precision. The optical clarity is very impressive too.

 

I might as well invest in a new set of rim-fire mounts to replace my existing Sportsmatch rimfire mounts. What mounts have you got your Meopta cradled in, Stuart?

 

Edited to add: noted your recommendation about Burris below, Nick. Will take a look.

[dunganick]

i think im the only person in the world to own a meota with this cross hairs lol. We have two meopta's in the house, excellent scopes both of them.

 

Mount wise i would say burris are pretty good, i use them on my .223 without issue.

[Dunkield]

I might as well invest in a new set of rim-fire mounts to replace my existing Sportsmatch rimfire mounts. What mounts have you got your Meopta cradled in, Stuart?

Sportsmatch at least I think they are?

I have the 2 piece ones, I think(?) they do one piece as well, never had any creep problems with them and obviously recoil isn't an issue.

I can take a picture tonight if you like? they don't have any markings on them.

 

The reticle is OK to my eyes, I wouldn't want it any finer.

I was worried about loosing it in the dark but I still manage to hit things so it must work

[mry716]

Nice to see I'm missed.

You are always welcome to email me mry716@hotmail.com

 

 

You will be fine with the Meopta and better off than with Burris. I use them but have had so many problems and with GMK being the importer you would be better steering clear anyway.

 

Ring mounts for your rifle.

Whatever you buy DO buy steel. I would choose Hillver personally as I find them 100% successful at a lower price than some others but you must still expect to pay around £25-30 for a pair.

 

If you get stuck I have some you can have at 25% off retail + P&P - see

http://www.deben.com/optics/mounts/hillver...teel_mounts.php

[DaveK]

I throw mine about all over the place and it holds its zero well. I use a Tasco World Class on top of a Ruger 10/22 and it does me proud. No need to spend uggins. Rimfires love airgun scopes and have less recoil than a springer.