Okay so.. I think I need to invest in a bore sighter.

[outerlimit]

Took my Ruger 10/22 to the range this morning to sight in the 3x9 scope. I have not fired this gun in about 3 or 4 years. I started out at 25 yards and the shots were all way left. I cranked the scope as far as it would go to the right and they are now just barely on the paper. I need a bore sighter, because the scope is obviously not aligned correctly, which one do you guys recommend?

 

[kyle1974]

Just a thought, but maybe you should also look into buying a set of ring alignment tools. I bought a set of alighnment tools and a lapping rod.... it has been a really good investment.

 

[NCsmitty]

If the rifle was on target 3 or 4 years ago, it should be close now unless it suffered some damage.

If this is a new scope installation, then I would check the mount for a misalignment situation.

A bore sighter is not going to solve the problem of running out of windage on the scope. The problem is either the scope or the mounting.

NCsmitty

 

[outerlimit]

No, it never was on target. And the scope has been on the rifle all this time. It had the same problem back then, I just forgot about it until now. It's a really nice stainless, with a walnut stock and a trigger job. I'd like to get it up and running, since it's one of the guns I can actually afford to shoot and find ammo for now.

 

[The Deer Hunter]

What scope and mount is it?

 

[onehitwonder]

bore sighter won't fix your problem. something is out of wack.

 

[outerlimit]

Scope is a "Blazer", I'm unsure of the correct name for the mount. I don't know whether or not the mount came with the scope, but there's a good chance it did. Here is a picture.

 

[outerlimit]

I still have five of those 10rd factory box mags from back during the AWB. Man I hated and still hate those things. Not as much as the Eagle 10rd banana mags though!

 

[edelbrock]

I agree. A bore sighter will not help. It is just to help you get on paper. It sounds like you are getting on the paper. If you can't adjust it enough from there then you have another problem. I would look at it is mounted. Could be the rings.

 

[NCsmitty]

It's possible the base is a little out of alignment. Check that the scope is attached in the dovetail mount evenly on both sides. If it is, then you need to get down to the base mount that's attached to the rifle's receiver. Remove the scope using the two side mounted knurled knobs. You need to check the screws holding the base mount on for being tight. Eye ball the mount for any obvious misalignment of the base in relation to the receiver.
Check the rings for an even draw around the scope and reinstall the scope to the base.
Try it out.

NCsmitty

 

[outerlimit]

I took it in to the gunshop this morning. I found out the scope is bad, it doesn't adjust correctly. I'm going to send it in to Bushnell for repair.

 

[outerlimit]

Update, I got a postcard from Bushnell on Saturday that said they received my scope on the 4th. It said the scope was in the Simmons repair shop. I hope to get it back soon, it's just not as much fun shooting a 10/22 with open sights. I've got a whole ammo can full of .22lr just waiting to go.

Anybody know who has the best prices on Butler Creek 25rd steel lips magazines and a reloader?