Scope zero for my friend

[Peebles24]

My friend called, knows im a shooter. Wanted me to zero the scope at 200 yard on his package deal savage axis, boyd stock, weaver 3-9 setup 30-06.

What a pile. Was shooting the hornady American whitetail ammo. It will shoot minute of deer at 200. Maybe

Not really sure what was up with it unless the scopr is shifting the crosshairs. Everything was tight. I was bagged up. Id move the crosshairs 3 clicks aka 1.5" point of impact would move 6".

Needless to say i was less than impressed.

 

[timeout]

Just put a Vortex Crossfire II on a Ruger American 30-06 Wednesday that a friend won @ a Whitetails Unlimited banquet. Zeroed up in 3 shots and shoots remarkably well. You know it's close to deer season when all your buddies call for scope mounting and shooting at your range! Luckily no one has called today. Season opens tomorrow. Good luck to everyone. Kill a Bigun!!

 

[Peebles24]

He will be calling me in a couple days after he picks up a new scope im sure. He wont be able to stand it he knows im capable of half minute shooting.

 

[Bc'z]

Peebles, that whitetail ammo is crap.
Lil brother got some for his 270 to sight in,
I believe a shotgun can shoot a better group.
It was giving up 6"groups at 100. JMO

 

[Peebles24]

Thank you, i did not realize it was that bad i will text and let him know. @Bc'z

 

[Peebles24]

He doesnt load and i dont have time to load for him. What shelf hunting ammo should ge try?

 

[joshb]

I loaded some rounds for my buddies Marlin 30-30. First time at the range he was shooting some 4” groups at 100, using the iron sights. He asked me to put a scope on it, so I did. A Cabelas 3-9. Last week at the range, the best he could do with the scope were 6 inch groups.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Those scopes are junk.

 

[Rsadams]

Just put a Vortex Crossfire II on a Ruger American 30-06 Wednesday that a friend won @ a Whitetails Unlimited banquet. Zeroed up in 3 shots and shoots remarkably well. You know it's close to deer season when all your buddies call for scope mounting and shooting at your range! Luckily no one has called today. Season opens tomorrow. Good luck to everyone. Kill a Bigun!!

I bought a crossfire 2 for a heavy tactical .308 , just to try a Vortex , zero problems.... Bought another a few months ago for a 10/22 , zero problems... Real nice when you catch them on sale also... Are the a Night force , no , and for the $1100 difference they shouldn't be compared to one... If you're looking for a decent scope their hard to beat in their price range....

 

[watercam]

He doesnt load and i dont have time to load for him. What shelf hunting ammo should ge try?

When in doubt get some Federal Premium. A bit above normal in price but performs very well...

 

[#40Fan]

He doesnt load and i dont have time to load for him. What shelf hunting ammo should ge try?

Try some Wiinchester gray box ammo. Can't think of what it is called, but it should be better than minute of deer.

 

[Peebles24]

Thx. I was thinking remington corelokt they usually do well but fedwral premium did well for me back before i rolled my own.

 

[s100whunter]

Don't wast time and money GET FEDERAL PREMIUM

 

[joshb]

Those scopes are junk.

That’s why it’s not on one of my guns. It came on a $300 Remington Cabelas special parts gun.

 

[Peebles24]

Had this been my rifle i would have tossed it in the creek and headed home. I was irritated to say the least.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

When he changes scopes make him change rings out to some Talley lightweights. Those original rings and bases are junkier than the piece of junk scope that Dusty mentioned.

 

[Peebles24]

I td him to not buy a axis in the first place.

 

[pirate ammo]

got a guy bringing one in tomorrow to bore sight and check, axis in 243, might be the same

 

[Kracken McGraw]

It makes you wonder when these friends who know you are really into shooting, don’t ask for advice before purchasing a rifle.

 

[Peebles24]

He asked and i told him not to.