{"id":345,"date":"2017-11-20T07:38:14","date_gmt":"2017-11-20T07:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tma65.com\/blog\/?p=345"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:37:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:37:54","slug":"how-to-fix-the-most-common-riflescope-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-fix-the-most-common-riflescope-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix the Most Common Riflescope Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\"><div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-fix-the-most-common-riflescope-problems\/#How_to_Fix_the_Most_Common_Riflescope_Problems\" >How to Fix the Most Common Riflescope Problems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-fix-the-most-common-riflescope-problems\/#Squeeze_the_Trigger\" >Squeeze the Trigger<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-fix-the-most-common-riflescope-problems\/#Reconsider_Your_Rifles_Caliber\" >Reconsider Your Rifle\u2019s Caliber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-fix-the-most-common-riflescope-problems\/#Adjust_the_Quick_Focus_Eyepiece\" >Adjust the Quick Focus Eyepiece\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-fix-the-most-common-riflescope-problems\/#Eye_Relief\" >Eye Relief<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_the_Most_Common_Riflescope_Problems\"><\/span>How to Fix the Most Common Riflescope Problems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-maximize-deer-hunting-season\/\">How to<\/a> Fix the Most Common Riflescope Problems. Frustration can quickly mount with a pile of brass and a target that looks like it\u2019s the victim of a few loads of buckshot. First you blame the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/building-a-custom-rifle\/\">rifle<\/a>. Then the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"scope\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"979\">scope<\/a>. Perhaps vice versa. But at what point do we consider that maybe a simple oversight is the culprit?<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">There are some small adjustments you can make to improve your <a title=\"Shooting a 22LR Rifle in a Whole New Way\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/shooting-22lr-rifle-in-a-whole-new-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shooting<\/a>. There are also some adjustments that are going to take time and a little money. Once you get to that point as a rifle shooter where you feel confident in each shot, you\u2019ll become a better all-around outdoorsman. Here are a few things that\u2019ll help you fix the most common <a title=\"How to Box Test your Riflescope\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/how-to-box-test-your-riflescope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">riflescope<\/a> problems.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Squeeze_the_Trigger\"><\/span>Squeeze the Trigger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">You\u2019ve heard it. We\u2019ve said it. You know it\u2019s the cause for a lot of errant <a title=\"Rifle Marksmanship: Shot Analysis\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/rifle-marksmanship-shot-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rifle shots<\/a>, yet for some reason we still jerk that trigger. A lot of times it has to do with the fear of our rifle\u2019s recoil.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reconsider_Your_Rifles_Caliber\"><\/span>Reconsider Your Rifle\u2019s Caliber<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">It takes a big man to shoot a .300 RUM but a bigger man to admit that he needs to shoot something smaller. There are some rifle companies producing great, flat-shooting <a title=\"30mm vs 1 Inch Rifle Scope\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/30mm-vs-1-inch-rifle-scope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rifles<\/a> at a reasonable price that consistently produce sub-MOA groups. If you feel like your <a title=\"TRACT TORIC 2.5-15\u00d744 Review\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/tract-toric-2-5-15x44-review1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rifle<\/a> is bucking too hard, step down a few notches and try again before you consider purchasing a brand new riflescope. If you\u2019re not <a title=\"6 Tips for Shooting Tighter Groups\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/6-tips-for-shooting-tighter-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shooting tight groups<\/a>, really think about the effect that your rifle\u2019s recoil is having on your ability. Not only will a <a title=\"best big game caliber\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/tag\/best-big-game-caliber\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">big caliber<\/a> kick the hell out of you, it\u2019ll also knock down your confidence. Without confidence it\u2019s hard to conquer any feat.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adjust_the_Quick_Focus_Eyepiece\"><\/span>Adjust the Quick Focus Eyepiece\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">If you\u2019re not getting a clear sight picture, then you\u2019re going to have <a title=\"rifle scope trouble shooting\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/tag\/rifle-scope-trouble-shooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trouble shooting<\/a> tight groups.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><figure style=\"width: 626px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" title=\"How to Fix the Most Common Riflescope Problems\" src=\"https:\/\/embedwistia-a.akamaihd.net\/deliveries\/6c4980299f9d6aea43a7cfb68091667588e667c7.jpg?origin_v2=1&#038;image_crop_resized=960x540\" alt=\"How to Fix the Most Common Riflescope Problems\" width=\"626\" height=\"352\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to Fix the Most Common Riflescope Problems<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/><\/figure><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eye_Relief\"><\/span>Eye Relief<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><a title=\"5 Tips for Shooting Moving Targets\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-shooting-moving-targets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shooting a riflescope with a long eye relief is paramount to quickly acquiring a target<\/a>, finding a relaxed position behind the rifle and not getting hit in the face. Most of us will probably shuffle our feet a bit on the last point &#8211; we\u2019ve all been there. Maintaining three and a half to four inches of eye relief will give you a lot of room to avoid a painful kickback.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Most modern-day riflescope companies should have the ability to produce <a title=\"adjusting a rifle scope\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/tag\/adjusting-a-rifle-scope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scopes with features that allow you to make easy adjustments<\/a> and help you to become a better shooter, which is the point of using optics. If your <a title=\"30mm Versus 1-inch Scope Tubes\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/30mm-versus-1-inch-scope-tubes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scope<\/a> is what\u2019s hindering you from becoming a better shot, then it might be a good idea to think about making an upgrade. 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