18 February 2002, 04:52
<George Capriola>Nikon Monarch
Just wondering what experiences you've had with Nikon Monarch scopes. After considering another Weaver V-24, I decided to put a 6.5-20 Nikon on my .17 Remington, for something different.
Yesterday, for no apparent reason, the Nikon seems to have had a zero shift. I printed 4 rounds in a nice little group, and the 5th was a "flyer" about 1" right. The next 3 shots were all in the same spot, 1" right! Then, the next 2 shots shifted back left 1".
I'm using wind flags, shooting 100 yards in light/variable breeze, with a load clocking about 4,000 fps, so I don't think it's wind drift.
Regards, George.
18 February 2002, 18:07
<jrpilot>I have two nikon scopes and have been more than happy with them. They have never shifted thier zero, and thier clicks are very repeatable.
20 February 2002, 13:06
aladinGeorge is it possible the bedding system is allowing the barreled action to move around?
Possible pressure point in the barrel channel, as it heats the impact shifts?
21 February 2002, 09:44
Scoutquote:
Originally posted by George Capriola:
Just wondering what experiences you've had with Nikon Monarch scopes. After considering another Weaver V-24, I decided to put a 6.5-20 Nikon on my .17 Remington, for something different.
Yesterday, for no apparent reason, the Nikon seems to have had a zero shift. I printed 4 rounds in a nice little group, and the 5th was a "flyer" about 1" right. The next 3 shots were all in the same spot, 1" right! Then, the next 2 shots shifted back left 1".
I'm using wind flags, shooting 100 yards in light/variable breeze, with a load clocking about 4,000 fps, so I don't think it's wind drift.
Regards, George.
I would have to answer this with a question. Are you tipping the rifle a little? Do you have a flat rest and flat fore stock? This would help keep the rifle from stringing. It is not a scope error, but an operator error. I hope I am explaining this correctly....
21 February 2002, 15:14
rogerinnebI have 3 Nikon's, two Monarchs and an older 3-9x40. Never had any problems with them. What I like is, comparable price to the Vari-X II, but with positive clicks.
Roger
22 February 2002, 13:55
<George Capriola>All in all, I have to think it's just my lousy shooting technique.
I switched the Nikon to my Hornet (it was hard to see those little .17 holes anyway). After zeroing the scope, I shot a 1/2" group without trying hard.
The Weaver V-24 I took off the Hornet and put on the .17 did just fine also.
I tried just aiming the rifle in the bags and shooting with a minimum of contact, letting the rifles free recoil, pretty much. Someday, I'll might learn to shoot, provided I live long enough... Thanks for the help.
George.
22 February 2002, 17:55
<Rafael>George Capriola;
After reading your post, I have begun wondering about my groups with my savage 10fp-308. I have a monarch 6.5-20, and it groups pretty good. I still get some really strange flyers/multiple flyers. You have me re-examining my mounts and rings. These really are VERY good scopes.
Will get back to you.....
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RAF