When sighting on, How long before scope "settles down"

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Next time you hit the range, for kicks and giggles you might try dialing the elevation/windage turrets at least a half a turn or so beyond the intended setting, then turn them back down/in to where you want them. This will sometimes allow the erector spring to uncompress then be loaded back up as the knobs are turned down again. Sometimes it can help prevent the erector assembly from "sticking" as you try to dial it further up or out. The scope really should never have to "settle down" if it is working properly. However, in the real world it sometimes happens, especially if the turrets have remained on the same setting for some time, then need to be changed slightly.

great suggestion!