I have several centerfire rifles with scopes and for the most part, once adjusted they remain zeroed. Seldom ever have to touch one again. My springer has to be tweaked fairly often. Both base and mounts are tight. My pump up Sheriden has peep sight and it never needs adjusting. Was wondering what others experience on this?

Are you using a scope stop? If not that may solve your problem. I've never had to adjust any of my eight high recoiling springers.

the answer may depend on what scope you are using. very few scopes designed for powder burners are rated for springers. the double( back and forth) recoil will eventually destroy even expensive scopes that weren't meant to handle it. the first symptom of a developing problem is loss of zero as the scope begins to shake apart.

Jdollar--I think I have that covered. Scope is the compact 3x-9x Leupold with EFR--their scope made for airgun---and I like it.

unless the Leupold itself is faulty( possible but unlikely) i suppose the problem lies in the mounting system. even there, though, you should see some signs of the scope sliding within the rings or the rings sliding on the rail. a scope stop might solve your problem if the rings are sliding around, taking the scope with them. otherwise, i have no idea.

Another possible cause is the way you are holding your air rifle. Are you using the "artillery hold?"

I'll second the " how do you hold it" Hold senseitivy, very common problem with springers.

Shooting off a rest or bench will be different then off hand also for the same reason. Don't hold it tight,let it move during the shot cycle. Place your hands in the same spot on the stock every time. On the bench put your hand on the bag, not the forend.

spot on advice . if you put a death grip on a springer, you may as well be shooting a shotgun as a spray pattern is what you will get.