HHEEELLLLPPPPPP!!!!!!

[WVHILLBILLY]

I just recently baught a Savage 10FP-LE2A for longrange target shooting and varminting.  I have a Simmons 6.5-20x44 TT mounted in Leupold high rings one Leupold one peice base for this rifle.  The problem I am having is that I had to use all of my elevation adjustment to get zeroed at 100yds.  

I swithed ammo and it is a little betterbut I only have about 1/4 of adjustment left which will only get me to around 350yds if my math is right.

Is this an internal problem in the gun or in the setup?

Thanks for any input!
WVHILLBILLY

[jeff]

I would doubt that the problem is the rifle.

You are most likely having a problem with the scope or the scope mount.  I do not know the range of elevation adjustment for the scope that you have.  Can you try another (different scope) to see if the same problem exists.  If so, more than likely the problem is with the mount.

jeff

[Ka6otm]

You need to shim your base to bring things back to where you aren't using all of your elevation adjustment on the scope.

Although it's put out by a different manufacturer, the following guide will tell you how to do it and how much to do it.

Click here: http://www.bushnell.com/support/manuals/riflescopes/Shim%20Guide_2.pdf

Ka6otm

[WVHILLBILLY]

Thanks for the info.

I installed a shim under the rear of the base and gained the majority of the elevation back. :grin:

Thanks again,

WVHILLBILLY

[jeff]

Ka6otm provided a really valuable piece of information.

As an alternative to shimming, you might want to look into Burris Signature rings along with the offset ring kit.  Graybeard suggested that I use them sometime back to correct  the same problem on my T/C contender w/3-12x pistol scope.  The inserts have the added benefit of not damaging your scope like nost other rings.

http://www.burrisoptics.com/rings.html

Glad you found the source of your problem.

jeff

[like2shoot]

Jeff,
 I have the burris signature rings on every firearm I own. The first advantage , as you stated, is no damage to the scope. Secondly, I like the adjustment built into the eccentric rings . My worst case was an Enfield that someone had ground too much on when removing the ears . I had to use .20 offsets front and rear to get the scope centered. I highly recommend those rings!

[jeff]

I know what you mean.  Before I went to the Signature rings I tried shimming under the rear which corrected the initial problem.  This worked fine because I had a one piece mount.  I just didn't like that solution as a long term fix.

I replaced the rings on my rifles as I upgraded my scopes.  It's a lot easier than trying to get conventional rings aligned.  Additionally, I know from experience that other high dollar rings offer no guarantee of not damaging the scope tube.

I used the 020 to raise the rear and the 010 to lower the front on the contender.