Sightron SIII, possible turret change

[Lead Slanger]

I have a Sightron SIII 8-32x56 LRT scope on my M77 MKII VT in 6.5 Creedmoor. For a little backstory, the scope was bought from another member on this forum. It started out life with a 1/8 target dot reticle and 1/8 MOA target turrets. I had the scope sent to Sightron and had them install a MOA-2 reticle, but left the 1/8 MOA turrets.

The other day, I was at the range doing a little long range shooting and the scope ended up messing up with me. I had been getting sub moa groups. Once I dialed the elevation turret up, no more holes in the paper. Dialed it back down and checked at 100 again. Couldn't hit the paper at 100, so something has let loose in the scope. I'm going to send it back in four some warranty work.

Aaaanyway.......I was thinking about having them install some 1/4 moa turrets, but now I don't know if I should spend the money on that or not. With the ballistics app, I just dial x amount of moa and send it. It's not like I'm counting clicks. Just dial 12 moa (or whatever) and go. I'll have the same amount of elevation travel either way. Would my money be wasted on having 1/4 moa turrets installed?

Btw, I just use the rifle for target shooting. No tactical matches or hunting.

 

[Lead Slanger]

Don't let them tell you that your scope it bent. They told me my scope was bent to avoid repairing it under warranty. It got where it wouldn't hold zero.
There's no damage way it's bent what ever mm they had to say. Like you, I had them do a turret change on another scope. I was happy with that one.
Don't let them tell you it's bent from ring damage

I wouldn't think that they would since they've had it in the shop before. They said all was good then. I hope they wouldn't anyway. There's not a ring mark one on it.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Most send theirs back for a turret change to get 1/8 clicks to move the bullet in finer increments, so there’s that.

 

[Lead Slanger]

Most send theirs back for a turret change to get 1/8 clicks to move the bullet in finer increments, so there’s that.

That's kinda of what I'm thinking. I'm not going to gain any adjustment by going to another turret. It's a 1/2" at 400 instead of 1". Number of clicks doesn't matter if you're not counting them.

 

[NZ_Fclass]

I have both 1/4 and 1/8 scopes. When one only has 2 sighters, you better remember which scope is on the rifle! But given the choice I prefer the 1/8.

 

[boltfluter]

1/4 minute clicks may be more robust by design and hold up better for repeated dialing. Then again I may be totally full of crap with my assessment!
Paul

 

[6Creed73]

I prefer the 1/8 moa. Does anyone know if Sightron can add a zero stop to a non-zero stop scope? Now that's something I'd spend money on.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I prefer the 1/8 moa. Does anyone know if Sightron can add a zero stop to a non-zero stop scope? Now that's something I'd spend money on.

I’ve read on this Forum that they do. I think it will be the collar type on the outside of the elevation turret.

 

[Knotwild]

I’ve read on this Forum that they do. I think it will be the collar type on the outside of the elevation turret.

I'm going to email them and see. I never thought of asking them because I'm not too smart.

 

[CharlieNC]

You know that means not just changing the turret knobs but the internal mechanism as well from 1/8 to 1/4? I'd have them repair and leave the rest alone.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I'm going to email them and see. I never thought of asking them because I'm not too

It’s basically a jam-nut under the turret, but I like it.

 

[6Creed73]

I'm going to email them and see. I never thought of asking them because I'm not too smart.

Let us know what they say, I'd love to get a zero stop on mine.

 

[Lead Slanger]

I prefer the 1/8 moa. Does anyone know if Sightron can add a zero stop to a non-zero stop scope? Now that's something I'd spend money on.

Now, that's a good idea. I've got to call them Tuesday. I'll see what they say.

 

[Lead Slanger]

Okay, so I never checked to see if they could add the zero stop or not. I decided to leave my 1/8 MOA turrets as well. Sightron received the scope, repaired it and had it back to me in a little over a week. I bought a new Howa action the other day and plan on building a 7 PRC with it. I'll be looking to install a new Sightron on top of it as well.

 

[pdog06]

Been a little time since last post but a question hasn’t been answered so here goes.

I spoke with Sightron a couple days ago about a reticle change and also adding zero stop.

1) they will do a reticle change for $175

2) they will also add their external zero stop to a no zero stop scope for $175. Also, with that add-on the capped turrets are replaced with the much nicer exposed turrets.

As far as turnaround time, they told me about 2 weeks.

Hope this helps.