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Sighted in the 71 this week. It was high at 50 yds with 200g silvertips, but luckily it was dead on with 250g Woodleighs. Looked at adjusting the vertical but could not turn the Up/Dn knob. I can push the sight down with finger pressure, which allows the knob to float around freely. I left off the finger pressure and the up/dn knob is put under pressure. But either way it will not turn. I have not forced it in either position. How does this thing adjust vertically?


Thanks

Charlie

Is the back screw a set screw to lock it in position?.

Mine turns,....perhaps it's frozen from rust?? Or purposely locked down??

Trapr

Apparently the rifle was dropped on the sight or something dropped on the sight. The elevation knob was bent and turns in a different plane that it was designed to do. when the lower edge reached the lock tab, that was as far as it would go. More forceful turning just locked it more. I took both screws on top out, pressed the sight down against the spring tension, and was able to turn the knob. I have straightened the knob bolt somewhat and it is adjusting now. Thanks for the help.

Charlie