M1 knobs for hunting

[buckbrush]

I have a VX-II 6-18x40 I was thinking of using on my 7mm RM hunting rifle to replace the Nikon Buckmaster.

I would like to add knobs to it to replace the factory finger clicks on it now. Do M1's have a tendency to "self adjust" if they are in a pack or are they fairly hard to turn? I have an Eberlestock pack that I use when not on horseback. The way my scabbard is built, I don't think that would give me any issue.

Thanks for any insight.

 

[Willys46]

The M1's are pretty stiff but while carrying mine in the same pack I have had them move. In a scabbard like the ones on a four wheeler I was pulling it out and heard ziiiiiiip! And it was the turret spinning.

Two thing I have done to make this a non issues. Went to the craft store and marked the turret line where my zero is, and also counted how many moa it is tell I hit the bottom of elevation and write it down on my drop chart. This way I always know how to rezero.

I have had to use is the moa technique during a tactical match when I could not remember if i had rezeroed after a stage!

 

[Gene Jr.]

I had them put on a 6.5-20x LR and have not had any issues. But have not had it in a pack for a lot of miles yet. If I had to do it again I would only get the elevation knob as a M1 on a scope for a gun that is going to get put in a pack alot.

Knowing your MOA up to your zero from the bottom is a great way to know for sure in the field.

 

[mpk1996]

why don't you look into the custom cds knobs. they have the ranges right on them and are much lower profile than the M1s. right now if you buy a leupold scope that can take the cds knobs, they are give two free custom ones with it for free

 

[oldreliable45120]

Never had an issue with the M1 dials. After I sight the rifle in I always reset the dials to zero. By doing so it only takes a quick glance to see if the dials have moved or not.