The Firing Line Forums

Go Back   The Firing Line Forums > The Skunkworks > Gear and Accessories

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old March 20, 2013, 03:15 PM   #1
Dan Newberry
Senior Member
 
Join Date: October 3, 2012
Location: Wytheville, VA
Posts: 216
video... DIY zero stop for Bushnell Elite Tactical scope

Here is a short video I did to show one way of installing a *harmless* zero stop in your 10X Bushnell Elite Tactical scope... check it out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_67kWS9KMOo
__________________
www.BANGSTEEL.com
Practical Long Range Rifle Courses...
Optimal Charge Weight handload consulting
Dan Newberry is offline  
Old March 20, 2013, 05:22 PM   #2
g.willikers
Senior Member
 
Join Date: September 28, 2008
Posts: 10,442
Thanks for the video - I think.
Had to stop watching it, due to the stomach churning camera movement.
But then I get motion sickness real easy.
How about using a tripod next time, just for me if no one else.
Appreciate it.
__________________
Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez:
“Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

Last edited by g.willikers; March 20, 2013 at 05:37 PM.
g.willikers is offline  
Old March 20, 2013, 08:52 PM   #3
Dan Newberry
Senior Member
 
Join Date: October 3, 2012
Location: Wytheville, VA
Posts: 216
thanks for the critique... I think I can do something on youtube to get it to steady... I'll see what I can do.
__________________
www.BANGSTEEL.com
Practical Long Range Rifle Courses...
Optimal Charge Weight handload consulting
Dan Newberry is offline  
Old March 20, 2013, 08:56 PM   #4
Dan Newberry
Senior Member
 
Join Date: October 3, 2012
Location: Wytheville, VA
Posts: 216
I think that'll help some... I set the video to stabilize on youtube... thanks again for the feedback...

it did look like watchin' the Blair Witch Project...

Dan
__________________
www.BANGSTEEL.com
Practical Long Range Rifle Courses...
Optimal Charge Weight handload consulting
Dan Newberry is offline  
Old March 21, 2013, 09:48 AM   #5
g.willikers
Senior Member
 
Join Date: September 28, 2008
Posts: 10,442
Ahh, much better.
But I still vote for the tripod.
Or less beer for the camera man.
Neat trick for the scope.
Thanks.
__________________
Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez:
“Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”
g.willikers is offline  
Old March 22, 2013, 02:13 AM   #6
bamaranger
Senior Member
 
Join Date: October 9, 2009
Location: North Alabama
Posts: 8,273
Hey!!!!!!!!!

Pretty slick, I'll try it.

Also, how'd you get white markings on the dials, mine are green and a pain.

Finally, how many rounds through the rig, and what caliber?
bamaranger is offline  
Old March 22, 2013, 08:52 AM   #7
Dan Newberry
Senior Member
 
Join Date: October 3, 2012
Location: Wytheville, VA
Posts: 216
that scope is a mil/mil version sold by Midway. those turrets were marked that way from the factory... the scope is on one of our training rifles for the long range school, a Savage 110FP in .308, with around 3000 rounds (give or take) down the 24" barrel. It shoots better than some of the customs that guys show up with, to be honest...

I have Burris Signature rings on the rifle, with a 20 MOA offset to raise the scope tube up in the back, for increased elevation for long range work. If you have a flat scope base, you may need an extra rubber washer under the turret cap. Sanding the nylon spacer down a bit can be done if the scope won't return to its 100 yard zero after the washer and spacer are installed.

I wouldn't recommend leaving out the rubber washer... that helps to cushion the turret as it is coming to a stop.

Dan
__________________
www.BANGSTEEL.com
Practical Long Range Rifle Courses...
Optimal Charge Weight handload consulting
Dan Newberry is offline  
Old March 23, 2013, 12:34 AM   #8
bamaranger
Senior Member
 
Join Date: October 9, 2009
Location: North Alabama
Posts: 8,273
10x

My 10x is MOA variety on sale from Midway I think, and came with the hard to see green markings. Awful

Its on a .22, no kiddin', a HB practice/trainer type.

Sounds like your scope is holding up well. This 1ox is the first Bushnell I've had in a long while.

I will try the washer and insert trick.
bamaranger is offline  
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:31 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
This site and contents, including all posts, Copyright © 1998-2021 S.W.A.T. Magazine
Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent: thefiringline.com
Page generated in 0.05492 seconds with 10 queries