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arizona hunter · June 25, 2007, 02:41 PM

Two weeks ago while shooting prairie dogs, I was doing very well on Sat.. But Sunday I would hit one then miss 2-3 times at a 100 yard rat. But finished the shoot with a 250 hit.

Sunday night while cleaning the rifle I noticed that both of the side screws which hold the rear scope ring t othe base, were loose as a goose! So I got things evened up and applied some Loc Tite and sighted in this weeekend. All looks great again.

This may be the last time I allow a store to mount the base/rings/scope for me.

But also, I should have checked while in the field.

Oh, I've also missed at deer at 10 yards-with a rifle! I was in too much of a hurry.

June 25, 2007, 02:41 PM	#30
arizona hunter Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2005 Location: phoenix, AZ Posts: 212	Two weeks ago while shooting prairie dogs, I was doing very well on Sat.. But Sunday I would hit one then miss 2-3 times at a 100 yard rat. But finished the shoot with a 250 hit. Sunday night while cleaning the rifle I noticed that both of the side screws which hold the rear scope ring t othe base, were loose as a goose! So I got things evened up and applied some Loc Tite and sighted in this weeekend. All looks great again. This may be the last time I allow a store to mount the base/rings/scope for me. But also, I should have checked while in the field. Oh, I've also missed at deer at 10 yards-with a rifle! I was in too much of a hurry.