blacky Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) I am just new to air rifles etc and Just got my XL tactical when i look in the scope it is all foggy when i slacken the screws hollding the scope on to the rifle and move the scope up it is clear what could i use to pack this up? Thanks for any info. Edited August 24, 2009 by blacky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hezbear Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Before you tighten the screws up, place the gun to your shoulder and move the scope forwards and backwards till you get a clear picture, then tighten the screws back up. As it sounds like the scope is in the wrong place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 It may be you need higher mounts to make it comfortable to look through. If it only needs raising fractionally (or you run out of elevation adjustment - either not high or not low enough), you can use 35mm film negative to shim it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacky Posted August 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I have the scope as far back to the scope stop pin at the rear of the rail to stop movement. It is the mounts which hold the scope at the top of the scope i have to put some packing under the back mount under the scope to lift it up of the mount that wee bit. Don't know if this makes sense to you B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hezbear Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 As colster said it might need higher mounts, do you know what mounts is on, medium or high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacky Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 I have put foil under the mount so it is ok now . Thanks For the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) Blacky, may I offer a little tip here. You say that by putting a piece of foil between the lower part of the scope and mount the situation is fine now. Could I suggest that instead of using a bit of foil you try using a piece of the material type of insulating tape (Not the shiny plastic type). This will have exactly the same effect but will also help to minimise any possibility of "scope creep" that might occur over a period of time, especially if your gun is a "Springer". Edited August 25, 2009 by Frenchieboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacky Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Thanks Frenchie, Is it just the black insulating tape you are talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Thanks Frenchie,Is it just the black insulating tape you are talking about? Not electricians insulating tape (the shiny stuff), more like gaffa tape (as used by roadies and kidnappers). I used some pieces of film negative I found in an old truprint envelope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacky Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Not electricians insulating tape (the shiny stuff), more like gaffa tape (as used by roadies and kidnappers). I used some pieces of film negative I found in an old truprint envelope. Thanks Colster i know the stuff you mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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