Malcome Optics

[bhilliker@comcast.net]

Evening,

Just purchased a falling block Uberti 45-70 with a Malcome Scope. It's the short version. Went to the range---couldn't hit a 2'x2' target at 50 yards. I'm 14 inches right and 14 inches low. Pulled the optic and shot open sight to see if the gun is ok and it is. Tried everything I could think of with that optic and got no where. Any input would be appreciated. Little off topic but I also know this is where most the talent lurks. Thanks

Thanks

[dexter10]

who made the mounts? and can post pics, I have a "long Malcome" and it is very accurate! (and looks great!) I have MVA mounts, if you have the HiLux mounts, they are trash, I would check the centering of the mounts also "14" to the right at 50 yards " I don't believe your mounts are in the center with the bore.

[bhilliker@comcast.net]

I bought this used so don't have a lot of info. Mounts are centered--I checked that. Going to give them a call on Monday---might just send it in for a refurb. New mounts, dials etc and an owners manual so I'm not running so blind.

[Revoman]

Not trying to be funny, but is the scope actually mounted in the correct configuration? Elevation on top with the windage on the right side. I've seen it happen many times where its the opposite.
Also, remove the scope and use a mirror to assure that it is optically centered (Google it). At least that will give another clue as to what might be going awry.
Make sure that the vertical crosshair is aligned with the bore of the rifle. You can check this in a large mirror at one-half the focus distance of the scope. It will help if you put a piece of white or light-colored tape over the muzzle to better see it.
Then make sure that the scope is level/plumb with the rest of the world by using a plumb-bob. It helps to have a level that attaches to the scope tube. Very few parts on a rifle have a level surface, so this is important to assure that the level is correct and remains so.
Lastly, make sure that the rings are mounted correctly, sometimes they are not fully seated in the rail grooves, which sounds like what you might be experiencing?

[bhilliker@comcast.net]

was able to find a manual on line and found that the adjustments are opposite that of a normal scope. Did a bore site with two different styles of bore sight tools. Both times I was shooting at 5 oclock. On the second go---when we set the bore sight we found that the detent on the lower left side of the scope was not long enough to secure the scope in place so we shimmed with a piece of rubber. So---second tri to the range and knowing the adjustments are reversed I was able to dial it in real nice at 50 yards. Was raining on and off pretty hard so bailed till a nicer day to stretch out to 100 yards. Cool old Uberti with a first gen 17 inch 3X malcom on it. Sometimes it's just more fun to shoot the old stuff than all the new fangled stuff!! thanks for your infomation!!!!