Adjusting the recoil spring??

tamarackcove

August 01, 2016 20:24

Just picked up a nice rifle with a Litschert SpotShot 8X scope on it. How much tension should be put on the recoil spring. I'll be shooting this on a .22 Hornet.

Also what is the purpose of the recoil spring on these external adjustment scope.

Any help would be appreciated.

Tamarackcove

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  charliemeyer007

  August 01, 2016 20:55

  If it shoots good then it was likely set up correctly. Recoil, the old scopes didn't handle heavy recoil really well, external shock absorber. Your hornet is practically no recoil.
  
  added. I would have some pressure holding it in place. It will not take much, your hornet generates little recoil.
  
  When taking things apart, I try and think about putting them back together.

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  tamarackcove

  August 01, 2016 21:02

  Here's the problem... I replaced the reticle and had to disassemble the scope from the mounts, so I'm starting from "square 1".

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  nmyers

  August 02, 2016 03:40

  Theoretically, the purpose of the spring was to return the scope to the same position after every shot.
  
  But, some "olde tyme" target shooters (& military snipers) didn't believe in that, they just removed the spring & manually pressed the scope forward after every shot.
  
  Charlie's advice sounds good to me; at least, you will be able to maintain the "vintage" look.
  
  Neal

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  MIKE WISKEY

  August 02, 2016 04:56

  "But, some "olde tyme" target shooters (& military snipers) didn't believe in that, they just removed the spring & manually pressed the scope forward 'back' after every shot."
  
  fixed it for you ;-)

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