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I added a scope to my new to me TC thunderhawk. This past Saturday, I went to the range with the hopes of finishing up sighting in. I thought I had it dialed in pretty close last time out, so I figured a couple shots and I'd be good to go. Not!
My first shot Saturday hit 1 inch left at 50 yards. Shot #2 hit a inch left and a inch high. I moved the windage a bit, shot #3 hit 2 inches right. Moved the windage back a bit and shot #4 hit dead center bull.
Shots 5 and 6 hit about 3 inches high, one right and one to the left. Shots 7 and 8 hit low.
I'm guessing that the scope I bought, a Bushnell 3x9x40 long eye relief, is a dud.
I've had good luck with the few Bushnell scopes that I've owned in the past but not this one, I guess.
I'm also wondering about the bullet/sabot combo I'm using. Of the 8 or 9 shots, at least 3 or 4 bullets slid down the barrel with very light ramrod pressure, while the others needed a firm hand on the rod.
I'm planning on sending the scope back for a replacement.
I could still hunt with the rifle as it has very nice iron sights, which I have already had the chance to shoot with.
With bow season starting in a couple weeks and getting ready for that plus everything else going on, I won't have time to work with the gun.
I guess bargain scopes aren't a bargain sometimes. Lol
My first shot Saturday hit 1 inch left at 50 yards. Shot #2 hit a inch left and a inch high. I moved the windage a bit, shot #3 hit 2 inches right. Moved the windage back a bit and shot #4 hit dead center bull.
Shots 5 and 6 hit about 3 inches high, one right and one to the left. Shots 7 and 8 hit low.
I'm guessing that the scope I bought, a Bushnell 3x9x40 long eye relief, is a dud.
I've had good luck with the few Bushnell scopes that I've owned in the past but not this one, I guess.
I'm also wondering about the bullet/sabot combo I'm using. Of the 8 or 9 shots, at least 3 or 4 bullets slid down the barrel with very light ramrod pressure, while the others needed a firm hand on the rod.
I'm planning on sending the scope back for a replacement.
I could still hunt with the rifle as it has very nice iron sights, which I have already had the chance to shoot with.
With bow season starting in a couple weeks and getting ready for that plus everything else going on, I won't have time to work with the gun.
I guess bargain scopes aren't a bargain sometimes. Lol