Quote Originally Posted by BALD ERIC View Post
I have a old 77 which I fitted a scope on today when I tried to zero I had to wind it almost to the max, I know the scope is OK so is it a common issue to have barrel droop on a 77 or is this unusual.
It may a downward angled barrel
Use a sports match one piece misnamed 'droop comp' mount
Nikon 2-7 or 3-9 with massive their moa adjustments are good matches for 77s too - i.e. not much additional weight !