Scoping a 452 UL

[Rock-it3]

Well, I can confirm that the Nikon Prostaff 4-12X40 with Warne medium height rings will NOT fit the 452, whether the rear sight leaf is removed or not. I tried loose fitting it tonight, and it wasn't really close. And I think the bolt handle would probably not clear, either. So the rings have to go back and be replaced with high rings.

So, is it a simple pin holding the rear sight leaf in place, or is there a trick to removing it? I didn't try yet, but figured I would ask for any advice beforehand.


On the plus side, with the medium rings installed, it seemed like I wouldn't have a problem with the scope height/cheek weld. I'll see how it is with the high rings, but the high can't be too much taller than the medium.

[Jiva]

Using the eraser end of a pencil push down and to the rear

[Rock-it3]

Using the eraser end of a pencil push down and to the rear

Is it as easy as that? The spring pressure holds it in place, I guess?

[Rock-it3]

I got the Warne high rings today, and mounted the Nikon Prostaff 4-12 X 40.









It turns out I did not have to remove the front sight leaf. I took it off, and after the scope was in place it seemed like I could put it back on. I managed to get it on with removing the scope again. I'm glad it is on, now I don't have to worry about losing it. Clearance at the bolt handle is ample, and good at the front sight, too. It makes me wonder if I should have tried harder with the medium rings. Oh, well. I will definitely need a stock pad, I can't get a comfortable cheek weld as it is. I can't find a decent one at Cabelas or Bass Pro, which is where I bought the rings using my Cabelas bucks, plus I have $75 in gift cards to Cabelas. Have to find one elsewhere. Hopefully I'll get a chance to get to the range this weekend to sight it in.

[Rock-it3]

I had the opportunity to get to the range today, despite the wet weather in PA. I sighted in first at 25 yards to start, with a few shots, then shot at 50 yards. I tweaked to zero at 50 with a few shots, then moved to 100 yards. At 100 yards it was 7" low, so I re-adjusted to zero at 100 yards.

First target is 5 shots at 100 yards, scope at 12x. It was raining pretty heavily at the time. Shooter needs practice. I wonder if the rain can actually affect bullet flight. Any thoughts on that?



This target is 10 rounds at 25 yards, scope at 8X. The rain had slackened to just a light rain. The one errant hole to the left was the last shot (arrghh).