Accuracy Lost and Found RWS 92

[neric]

Was noticing different, way off  POI from the last time I shot my scoped RWS 92.

Go to  move the elevation turret and it won't turn at all!!!

THEN,,,,gracious,,,,I notice my scope is has moved back practically off the gun being held on by only one of the mounting posts

I just wasn't paying attention,,,,never had that happen before.  My other scoped springers have a scope stop-pin hole.   This gun does not have one.  I figured I'll just cinch it down real good and use loctite on it. 

My lesson is,,,,if a springer gun doesn't have a stop-pin hole,,,,,it ain't gonna have a scope on it. 

Not only that,,,evidently my cheap Center Pointe wasn't rated for 'springers.'  Its only good for bird watching now.

So I went to open sites and was getting practically one-holers at 15 yds.

This RWS 92 is a sweet little springer after I polished the trigger.  It used to be the creepiest trigger I had ever used.

And I'm living happily ever after again.

[tpw]

you can put a scope stop on that goes on the dovetails.

[RedFeather]

Unless you bought the scope used, it ought to have a warranty.  Send it back.  And, as low powered as the 92 is, it should have held up. 

[tpw]

i thought all CP scopes are suppose to be springer rated

[neric]

I can't remember where I came across this scope,,,,It may have come with the gun.  The CRS (Can't Remember S@#%) syndrome comes to visit me sometimes.

Guess I'll look thru my records.

Actually it was a good thing for me with this scope failing.  It somewhat forced me to use open sites and I realize I can do pretty darn good with them.   I've been dependent on scopes perhaps too much.

[tpw]

you should still return it for another and at least have it on hand

[bobbyjim]

What are you using for a scope mount? Are you using 2 piece or a one piece mount. Get a one piece with at least 3-4 bolts. If you ever take it apart for a tune then you can drill a scope stop hole at that time.

[tpw]

bkl has the one piece with 6 grub screws but they sre expensive

[bobbyjim]

Buy a one piece mount and a scope from OpticsPlanet with free shipping. You can get a nice Tasco 3X9 AO Golden Antler for about $44.00 and a one piece 3 bolt mount for $15.00 all shipped for free.

I have that set up on a RWS93 that has NO scope stop. It's been tuned and has a more powerful spring (RWS320) and with a little finger nail polish the 3 bolt mount goes no were. There is also enough room on the mount to add 2 more bolt holes if your handy.

[neric]

Yes,,,I did buy that scope from PA back in Feb '10,,,,yes it was a two piece mount that came with the scope,,,,and yes I am going to send it in for warranty.

Thanks guys,,,,had it not been for your promptings and pointers, I was just going to let it go

[tpw]

thats what we are here for