Scope Bottomed Out

DSilver · Oct 12, 2022

Hey all,

I recently purchased a Weatherby Mark V - Hunter in 6.5 WBY RPM, and mounted a Meopta Optika 6 on Weatherby Mark V rings/bases (one piece). I noticed a little early that the scope seemed to be tilting down slightly. I also noticed that when my scope is on the lowest power, I can barely see the end of my barrel in the bottom of the scope. I took it to sight in today and was not able to bring the bullet down enough before bottoming out my scope. Probably a dumb question, but I'm not sure if I need new rings/bases, or if I need to shim my scope. I was able to get it down to 4" high at 100, but that's as low as it would go.

JPickett · Oct 12, 2022

Any pics of the scope mounted

Huntnful · Oct 12, 2022

Sounds like you got a 20 MOA or possibly even more of a cant on the rail system. You probably need a standard rail and rings. If you can visible see the decline on your scope, you should change the bases and have someone thats knowledgeable about guns and scope help you out.

DSilver · Oct 13, 2022

yotebuster17 · Oct 13, 2022

Try flipping the rings around.

Reuben_Soady · Oct 13, 2022

Mis-matched rings?

Or maybe using magnum (9-lug) rings (0.128" difference between front and rear) on a rifle that needs non-magnum (6-lug) rings (0.060" difference).

Either of those and the short one goes in front.

BroadHead · Oct 13, 2022

In addition to what has already been posted, one other thing to check is the zero stop setting on that scope.

If you haven't already done so, unscrew the cap and loosen the zero stop screws then try to adjust it again. That Meopta scope has 90 MOA of total adjustment so you should be able to adjust it further to lower your POI.

DSilver · Oct 13, 2022

I spoke with Talley who makes the rings/bases and their best bet is like Reuben_Soady said. I probably have 9 lug rings on a 6 lug rifle. I really appreciate all the responses.