MD, Thanks for all of these suggestions. This is exactly the kind of information and recommendations I've been looking for. I appreciate constructive criticism without treating people like they are an idiot, as I have seen so often by others. I think I would almost rather find out that I'm the culprit than it be a rifle or scope problem......
During my next range trip, I will pay particular attention to the sling studs placement, both front and back. I will also check the wind more closely. I spent a great deal of time checking the original scope (VX5) for parallax and playing with the adjustments, but could not see any problems as it was set. Both scopes have the adjustable ring on the eyepiece.
That one is for focussing the reticle. It is not the one for parallax (which is to say, bringing the target into the same focal plane as the reticle).
