Hey everybody-- thanks again for all the advice.
I went ahead and remounted with Leupold standard bases (windage adjustable). I ended up orienting the rear base with the screws facing rear-ward, as the scope seemed to fit best and give me the right eye relief.
That seemed to do the trick...
Hey everyone,
I really appreciate all the advice.
Yes, the original dual dovetail based were "fixed" bases.
I just used mtmuley's awesome mirror trick to center the reticle and then confirm the windage and elevation turrets are adjusting the reticle position when moved. Seems a-ok.
I'll...
Hey everyone,
Long post ahead...
First time deer hunter trying to get ready for a Sierra Nevada mule deer hunt. (More questions on that later...) Trying to do this as "on my own" as possible but help is needed.
I'm trying to mount a scope and have been running into problems. I did my best to...