Zero Stop for your SWFA SS Scope

[@douglasbattjes3991]

Great tip , took my 10 X 42 ,,,measured from the top of the dial with micrometer and on top of tube, 1.274 then turned all the way down and had 1.159 diff is .115 , turned a shim and wala,,,perfect,,couldn't tell where the shims fit till I saw you do yours.. I used a piece of nylon rod,,turned the outside on my lathe,,drilled the inside out, you can get washers also .Thanks so much,,

[@sgtslippyfist6345]

You don't need illuminated reticle. Military snipers take the batteries out fill with silicone and loctite cap

[@SteveM0732]

Thanks for highlighting this product.

[@drmaudio]

+Steve M Thanks again for watching.

[@TexanUSMC8089]

+Steve M I'm going to try it out. Thanks

[@thormusique]

Excellent video, thanks! Don't know whether you've ever done this, but I'd love to see a video of you zeroing this scope at the range. I just bought an SS 10x42M to put on my Savage 10, and was surprised to find that no manual came with the scope.

[@drmaudio]

Thank you. It is not uncommon for scopes to come without instructions, though I wish they would. I appreciate the request and I will make that video next time I sight something in. In the mean time, this Midway video covers the basics well, with the exception that you would not want to zero 2" high for precision shooting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIa5ZWN3mtl5a68 Thanks for watching.

[@thormusique]

Thanks very much for your response. I'll definitely check this out.

[@billhanson827]

Rex at Sniper 101 had a good idea. Just using a pointed color sharpie (I used green) I simply put a tiny single dot with the sharpie facing me at the base of the turret at my zero. This can be done on both el and wind turret zeros. If changing zero for any reason, wipe off with acetone and reapply to new zero point. Great idea especial on windage where you need to go past your zero and a stop just gets in the way. Price? Cost of a color sharpie.

[@drmaudio]

Yes, that absolutely works. I use to put a thin strip of white tape just below the zeroed turret. I used p-touch labeling tape which is thin enough for the turret to roll over if you need to dial down a little, but having a zero stop a mil or so below your zero is much faster when you are dialing back and forth a lot. Of course, as you mentioned, zero stops are no good for windage, so dots or tape are great there. Thanks for watching.

[@p47rr]

Great video. I am going to order a set right now.

[@madmagrider]

I 3d printed some shims to recreate this concept. Works well!

[@flyinguy35]

FYI The maker says "all the fixed power, non-HD scopes and the 3-15". NOT just the 3-15x as mentioned below the video.

[@Daniel-tv9tb]

That is awesome! I am getting this.

[@JunkfoodZombieGuns]

Looks like a simple and effective product. Like DirtDart said, now you can zero farther out than 100 yards and still have a reasonable means to find your zero. Have a good one, Doc.

[@drmaudio]

+JunkfoodZombie Yeah. My range is daylight only, and even when cloudy it is still bright here, so I haven't really missed the illumination (though it would be nice). The problem I was having is when I dial up for long range shots 6 or 7 hundred yards out there, with the 5 mil per revolution turrets, you can find yourself several revolutions up. If I forget to put it back down, or forget if I did or not, it can take several shots to figure it out. The other issue is going from 700 to 300 where I would have to remember how far up I was for 700, than subtract the dope for 300 to figure out how far I need to dial it down. When dialing for several different ranges like this, it is very easy to get lost or confused. This fixes all that. It doesn't matter where you are, you can always just bring it down to the stop and back up to zero, and you are at the right starting place for whatever dope you need for the next shot.

[@virgilpalmer2427]

Good information

[@pd2865]

Buy a cold water 3/4" plumbing pipe. cut it for the space below the turret. cut the pipe to make a C-clip. sand to fit with small amount of play. zero stop for $2.00 and time.

[@Life-ch8rj]

Paul DeLamater Thank you sir. Good idea. You should make a video of that very helpful.

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

Zero stops are nice, 30 and 40 MOA bases are better so you can simply hard zero your scope on the bottom rotation from the start. Might be worth checking out?

[@mapled3135]

When you said I’m going to use “this one” which number did you actually use?

[@rifleshooterchannel208]

The thickest one in the pack, known as the “base shim”.

[@ArthurKline-x1i]

I'm sorry where do I get the shims ?

[@openmythirdeye]

great video, good value for what it is

[@drmaudio]

+Hi its Me Thanks. With several range trips now, they are working great.

[@newerest1]

thanks for the video!

[@louisward3654]

Who did you get the shims from?

[@marvincoley3544]

Why did he start his zero where he did? Why not at the #1?

[@Bestdayever22]

Is there a where to get this now?

[@captmaui1]

HI But I can't find where to buy them? Do you have a link? Thank you..

[@drmaudio]

See the comment below from timmk1

[@captmaui1]

@@drmaudio Thank you Sir!!!!

[@StoneHardFITNESS]

is your rifle actually zeroed on the number 0? or did you just do that so it would be understood easier?

[@StoneHardFITNESS]

I'm getting a swfa ss 12x42 so I'm just trying to understand this easier.

[@drmaudio]

I adjusted the scope so so my point of aim and point of impact are the same at my zero distance (100 yards), then I "slip" the turrets. In other words, you take the turret caps off without turning the stem, rotate the cap, and put them back on so your 100 yard adjustment now shows "0" on the turret. You can then dial up or down for different range targets while still being able to return to your 100 yard zero. The zero stops come in because you may have to dial all the way around past zero (sometimes several revolutions) to set the scope up for long range shots. In this case, when you want to return to your 100 yard setup, the zero stop makes this faster and easier then having to count or remember how many revolutions up you are. I hope that helps.

[@StoneHardFITNESS]

awesome thanks for the quick reply, that seems like a smart thing to do, i will be sure to do that once i get my 100 yard zero! thanks again

[@slofr8dan]

Nice vid, thanks. You had accidentally dialed up 1/10 of a mil when you removed your turret but replaced it at zero. Did you notice this when you tried the rifle?

[@drmaudio]

slofr8dan I see what you are seeing there, but by that point the cap is already loose and the stem is not moving. It has reasonably positive clicks.

[@slofr8dan]

OK. I get it. Just ordered those stop shims. Thanks for the vid.

[@drmaudio]

My pleasure.

[@JPE_DRAEB]

The website to buy them isn't correct anymore. Anyone know where to get them?

[@drmaudio]

The best way is to email Tim directly at [e-mail]. I don't know if he is still doing them, but he would be the one to let you know.

[@ddyoder]

can you share what scope covers/caps you use?

[@drmaudio]

+ddyoder Butler Creek Flip-Up caps. Thanks for watching.

[@ddyoder]

+Gun Sense (drmaudio) what size Butler Creek Flip-Up caps do you use on that SWFA 3-15x?

[@drmaudio]

+ddyoder They are standard Flip-Up: 16 eye, and 30 objective. The eye piece cover fits slightly loose. One layer of electrical tape inside the cap (sticky side toward the cap) fixed that nicely. SWFA sells them as a kit, part number 155k, here: swfa.com/Butler-Creek-Lens-Caps-Kit-P44314.aspx

[@ddyoder]

+Gun Sense (drmaudio) thanks! I'll either get these or the new Vortex offerings.

[@drmaudio]

ddyoder Hard to go wrong either way.

[@locoray]

Good information. Scopes are my go stupid device. thanx

[@drmaudio]

+locoray I am a big fan of quality optics, but I have much to learn.

[@caseyb730]

Where can one get these?

[@drmaudio]

+casey bishop Go to this thread: www.scout.com/military/snipers-hide/forums/5511-rifle-scopes/13274601-swfa-zero-stop/162832970?s=541 About four posts down will will see all the info from TimmK including his email address.

[@caseyb730]

Thank you very much

[@frostking57]

ok where can i buy these @ ........

[@drmaudio]

Email Tim: [e-mail]

[@ddyoder]

i'm a happy customer, i've bought 2 sets from Tim -- $22 i think was the cost for each shim set. They work PERFECTLY in both my 3-15x42 and the 10x42 (fixed 10 power) from SWFA. Cheers,

[@drmaudio]

I have been very pleased as well.

[@HDHD-yv9np]

You counted only 2 turns on your way back up

[@gbullo74]

Cant you just pay attention to the numbered scale on the side of the turret???

[@drmaudio]

Sure, but zero stops are faster, less condition dependent (unusual shooting position, lighting, etc.), easier, and considerably more stress-proof.

[@kwikshooter1]

Have you considered trimming your nails?