Springfield Armory Standard M1A. Fred's synthetic stock. Harris bipod on a #2 inset adapter.
Leupold VX-II 3-9x40
Leupold quick release 1" medium rings
ARMS #18 scope mount
Just got my order from SWFA with my ARMS #18, & Leupold 3-9x40. It took me, literally, 2 hours to get the ARMS *close* to be straight and level. Seriously, I have to monkey with it at least 6-8 times to get the stupid mount to sit close to straight on the bore. The first few times I installed it, according to the provided instructions, it would yaw to the right, meaning that my scope would aim to the right off the center line of the bore. This was very noticeable if you stood above the rifle looking down on top of it.
So then I decided to take out the front screw which retains the front receiver contact point. It looked like it was hitting the handguard. Well, it was. So the screw is history. Not to mention what the screw does to the front contact adjustment "pad". I removed the pad and inspected it, (sorry, no pics), and the screw was flattening the threads of the pad. No duh, I guess it's supposed to do that.
So, I tightened everything as best as I could, and have removed the retaining screw from the front of the mount. The contact pad is still there, and is tightened down onto the receiver.
The scope appears to be closer to the center line of the bore now. I'm going to get to the range as soon as possible, with Wednesday or Thursday being the most likely time. I am really hoping that this setup is going to work out.
Anyone else have a similar problem, or know a good cure? And don't say "no optics,", that's why I have the q/r rings, so I can switch back to the irons fairly quickly.