scope problem.

[garyw]

just sighted in new scope on 6br had it 1"high@100yds then went to 200yds and found it shoots 1"to the right when corrected and go back to 100yds it shoots to the left,am i right in thinking the scope is not in line with the barrel?
bases and rings are leupold.
thanks garyw

 

[Forum Boss]

Remember that the effect of the wind at 200 yards is roughly FOUR TIMES the drift at 100 yards. So, if you only have 1/4" drift at 100 yards you will have 1" at 200 yards.

If the scope has a canted reticle or if the gun is canted while being shot, that can also cause point of impact to move sideways.

 

[songdogslayer]

I would check for canting first. This is one of the MOST common problems I see with the guys in my group of hunters. A scope level,even a cheap one) will pay dividends once you have the scope on straight! You don't have to buy a "level grouse" or one of the other $100+ dollar scope levels out there . . . but if you're hunting game outside of a couple hundred yards then you ought to have one on your rifle scope. Just my opinion. Good luck.
~Scott