Gun Issue #2

[electric10162]

So once I get the TC Encore shooting good I figure I'll get the 300 Weatherby out and take two shots which I've done for the last 22 years before travelling to Canada. First shot....no paper! Second shot...no hit! Change to my trusty reload...still no paper. I'm missing completely. Check gun, scope, bases, everything. Put another round in, aim at the bottom of the target. Hit, dead center, but 10" low. WTF! Talk with my brother and hunting buddy. Dial the scope down and clover leaf 5 shots. The only thing the three of us agree that someone messed with the adjustment on the scope. And the only person that touched the gun was Canadian Fish & Game at the border last year after our whitetail hunt. Anyone ever heard of this or am I losing it?

[MGHunter66]

Only time I’ve seen scopes move is when gun gets dropped or wood stock after a rain when stock channel isn’t sealed. 

[electric10162]

8 minutes ago, MGHunter66 said:

Only time I’ve seen scopes move is when gun gets dropped or wood stock after a rain when stock channel isn’t sealed. 

Not a dent or scratch. Checked tightness of rings etc. All perfect. No side to side adjustment needed. 

[smittty]

Seems the older I get the more shit that I can’t explain happens. Just a little food for thought 

[Booner]

What scope? Does it have a external elevation dial?

[nmc02]

Lucky for you....you live near one of the best gunsmith shops in the US. If you have anymore problems, go to Griffin & Howe

[electric10162]

1 hour ago, Booner said:

What scope? Does it have a external elevation dial?

Leupold VX3 3-9

No external elevation

[bucky]

16 hours ago, electric10162 said:

The only thing the three of us agree that someone messed with the adjustment on the scope.

Have you pissed the wife off recently

[archer36]

Pays to check. 

[tcook8296]

I doubt the customs guys would mess with your gun but I would bet it was done by the baggage handlers. I have seen gun and bow cases come of the belt destroyed. 

My SKB bow case has been damaged twice now. 

My pelican rifle has has been beat up good too. 

When flying. this is why you need the best case possible. 

Also, cheaper optics don't travel well, not saying your scope is cheap but personal experience I had a cheap case and cheap scope years ago and every time I got into Canada it was off. Also had a tc encore and scope that couldn't handle the pounding of waves against our boat in Alaska. 

With the pelican case and Leupold scopes I haven't had a problem since. Knock on wood

[electric10162]

5 hours ago, bucky said:

Have you pissed the wife off recently

Not married. GF comes from a hunting family. She had no access to my baby anyway 

[electric10162]

5 hours ago, archer36 said:

Pays to check. 

Definitely think it was the F&G guy going through the guns, ammo, and gear while we were inside.

[electric10162]

4 hours ago, tcook8296 said:

I doubt the customs guys would mess with your gun but I would bet it was done by the baggage handlers. I have seen gun and bow cases come of the belt destroyed. 

My SKB bow case has been damaged twice now. 

My pelican rifle has has been beat up good too. 

When flying. this is why you need the best case possible. 

Also, cheaper optics don't travel well, not saying your scope is cheap but personal experience I had a cheap case and cheap scope years ago and every time I got into Canada it was off. Also had a tc encore and scope that couldn't handle the pounding of waves against our boat in Alaska. 

With the pelican case and Leupold scopes I haven't had a problem since. Knock on wood

One of the reasons we don't fly. Getting stuck in armpit of the earth Toronto Airport was enough for me. Driving out isn't bad but the ride home sucks. 30+ hours

[Yobuck293]

Always double and triple check. It’s too important.