Vertical crosshair movement
The last few times I have taken out my Talon SS to shoot it, my POI has been in a different spot vertically. There has been no side to side movement, just up and down. As it is adjusted right now, my scope is backed almost all of the way out on my top turret – I only have a half a turn left until it is maxed out. This is one of the Bushnell Legend 5-15×40 scopes, so it isn’t some cheap scope you might expect to see this on. All of my screws on the scope are tight, as are the ones on the barrel bushing. Does anyone have any idea what might be going on? Do I need to send it back to Bushnell? If so, anyone have any experience with their customer service?
Thanks,
Chris
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Make sure the bell on your scope is tight with the lock ring screwed tightly. On some scopes a loose eye piece can cause the crosshair to shift up and down if your brow touches it.
RC
It sounds like your reticle tube is floating. With the verticle adjustment almost all of the way out, there is not enough tension to hold it in place and it is shifting. Very nice scopes will do this.
Try turning it back down at least one revolution and see if the POI continues to shift. If after doing this the POI remains constant, it will be necessary for you to adjust your scope mounts or barrel bushings or something to bring things back into alignment. It is best to have the scope adjustments as close to center as is possible.
What I find amazing is the lack of quality adjustable mounts on the market. Likely this lack is caused by cost.
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As has been suggested, your scope sounds like its beyond its happy place. What distance is your scope zeroed at? Anything less than 15 yards is likely too close and will cause you to over adjust your turret.
I would also chrony your gun to make sure velocity is consistent. I have had shots fall short due to the breech not resting on the top hat and causing a light strike.