Mounting scopes on CVA Optima Elite

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Any one else having problems with mounting a scope on the Optima Elite.  We're trying to mount a scope on  the 45-70.  Bought the Z-2 base and the right size rings.  We could not get two different scopes to mount where we could get the elevation knob to come down far enough to zero this rifle.  Had to put some shims in the rear rings to get it down to get it on paper at 25 yds.   Any suggestions or hints to solve this?  Using  Leopold 3X9 50mm and an Osprey 6X24 50mm.  Both of these scopes should have ample elevation adjustment.

Thanks

[BCall]

I have not had any problem with the OE, but I did have a similar problem on a RUger 77/22 that I have. You might try removing the base and turning it around. Perhaps the base is not square and reversing it will help solve the issue.

My solution was to buy a pair of Burris Signature Zee rings that use the inserts. You can buy offset inserts that can adjust scope angle. I really like the rings as well. Hold tight on everything I've used them on and do not mar the scope tube. Billy

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Billy,

Thanks for the info.  The rifle actually belongs to one of the officers I work with and we went to a range this past week end to get it sighted in before he goes on a pig hunt in west Texas in a week or so.  At 100 yards the shot groups weren't bad as there were several 3 shot groups that amounted to one large ragged hole.  The problem was that with the elevation knob all the way down it was around 8 inches high and we couldn't get it any lower.  He appreciates the info and will try to get those rings and inserts to get it on before he leaves.  We work 12 hour night shifts and I got off this morning at 6 am and I'm about to start walking into walls any minute.  Thanks again for the help.

Dave

[theduke]

eabco had a scope mount that worked well for me on optima elite.