Re-centring a scope’s reticle is simple by rotating the dials to count revolutions and then adjusting them halfway

Centring the reticle in a riflescope


Q: The Ruger rifle in .270 Winchester that has been my regular hunting rifle for many years wears a Kahles KX 3.5-10×50 scope. It is one of the best and brightest scopes I have ever used. 

I just bought a Browning X-Bolt Speed and I want to use that scope on it. How do I locate the exact mechanical centre of its windage and elevation adjustments?

Leslie Hill

A: The mechanical centre of a rifle scope is easily found by rotating the two adjustment knobs in one direction until they stop. Then while counting the clicks or graduations, rotate them in the opposite direction until they stop. 

Divide the number of clicks counted by two, and turn the knobs back in the opposite direction by that number of clicks. 

Now the windage and elevation adjustments are at their mechanical centre.

I agree that the Kahles KX 3.5-10×50 is an excellent scope as I have one on my 30 Nosler.

 

 

 


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Nick Harvey

The late Nick Harvey (1931-2024) was one of the world's most experienced and knowledgeable gun writers, a true legend of the business. He wrote about firearms and hunting for about 70 years, published many books and uncounted articles, and travelled the world to hunt and shoot. His reloading manuals are highly sought after, and his knowledge of the subject was unmatched. He was Sporting Shooter's Technical Editor for almost 50 years. His work lives on here as part of his legacy to us all.

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