Scope issue -- Zero moving during 4WD Rides

[C.E.Smith043]

I work on a ranch and I spend a lot of time on the four-wheeler with my rifle in a gun holder on the front rack of the four-wheeler. My rifle also rides in the seat of the truck all the time. What scope has the strongest turret system that will hold zero under rough conditions?

I am currently using a Burris 2x - 8X signature series scope and I am having trouble getting it to stay zeroed after riding on the four-wheeler. The scope will hold zero fine if it just stays in the truck but when it's on the rough ranch roads on the four-wheeler it seems to knock it off of zero.

I'm just needing a hunting style scope something in the 3 to 9 range or 2 to 10 x

 

[hillbillydruggist]

I work on a ranch and I spend a lot of time on the four-wheeler with my rifle in a gun holder on the front rack of the four-wheeler. My rifle also rides in the seat of the truck all the time. What scope has the strongest turret system that will hold zero under rough conditions?

I am currently using a Burris 2x - 8X signature series scope and I am having trouble getting it to stay zeroed after riding on the four-wheeler. The scope will hold zero fine if it just stays in the truck but when it's on the rough ranch roads on the four-wheeler it seems to knock it off of zero.

I'm just needing a hunting style scope something in the 3 to 9 range or 2 to 10 x

I have a Leupold fixed 6X for stuff like that

 

[T-shooter]

Try going to this website and ask them. They sell most major brands and can give you more accurate info.
https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-10x42-tactical-30mm-riflescope-3.html

 

[gman47564]

never owned one but have always heard the swifa scopes were built like tanks... one of them would be my choice if I was in your shoes....

 

[sawcarver]

Id call burris and see what they say about your current scope

As far as a mounting system I like an EGW base, bedded to the action, the either burris XTR signature rings or EGW rings

 

[C.E.Smith043]

never owned one but have always heard the swifa scopes were built like tanks... one of them would be my choice if I was in your shoes....

Thank you. Friends of mine suggested a Burris with Posi-Lock but I've never heard any good or bad about that system

 

[Knotwild]

I do the same thing you do, except on an island. The rifle is in pickups, a home made tractor mount, Polaris, and deer stands. I bought a 2.5x8x32 Leupold VXIII with the Boone & Crockett reticle here in the classifieds. I has worked great for me, holding zero and the subtensions are perfect for my .223 loads out to 400 yd, plus it is trim in size and weight. Every time I start a new batch of reloads, I shoot the 200 yard target and it holds zero. Only bad thing is that they don't put that reticle in the 2.5x8 any more. The next I will try is a Sightron S-TAC 2x10x32 with the Hunter Hold Over reticle, because I like using subtensions.

 

[Raythemanroe]

Buy a Sightron Stac just to throw around for a huntin gun


Ray

 

[dfrosch]

Thank you. Friends of mine suggested a Burris with Posi-Lock but I've never heard any good or bad about that system

Are you sure the culprit is not the rings?

The only time I've had an issue like that was with Burris Signature rings. Started using Warne and the problem quit happening.

 

[Zero333]

Nightforce

 

[C.E.Smith043]

Are you sure the culprit is not the rings?

The only time I've had an issue like that was with Burris Signature rings. Started using Warne and the problem quit happening.

Not really sure. It's on an AR and I'm using the nikon P series rings.

 

[Geronimo Jim]

Nightforce

 

[dfrosch]

Not really sure. It's on an AR and I'm using the nikon P series rings.

Never used them, but could see where two cantilever rings don't line up perfect. Did you lap 'em and torque 'em to the correct spec?

 

[natdscott]

Steel Weaver Micro-Trac, Sightron SII or SIII, older (cheaper) Nightforce.

 

[C.E.Smith043]

Never used them, but could see where two cantilever rings don't line up perfect. Did you lap 'em and torque 'em to the correct spec?

Honestly I put the rings on and set the scope in them. Lightly tightened them and they held amazingly well. So i torqued them on down and haven't touched them since. It may be a good idea for me to at least check the screws. Who knows one may have came loose and it's not the scope at all. Man that would make me feel really stupid

 

[creedfan]

nightforce NXS is one tuff scope it’s the army tank of scopes

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Nightforce or a burris posi lock in good picatinny rings. Not the $50 set you need the real deal

 

[JMayo]

I have something like this. My scope is very protected.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HCMKZXU/?tag=accuratescom-20

 

[Bc'z]

SWFA

 

[ckrifles]

Were I live most of my customers are ranchers or ranch hands. The rifles they bring me to work on look like they were drug behind the truck instead of inside. I think the 2.5 -10 NXS Nightforce is tough and compact. Mounted in good strong Picatinny rings and base. It's a little pricey but you won't have to worry about it.