eom Report post Posted June 22, 2015 I have had some issues with basspro the last few times I've gone in and I've told myself before I'm not going back but for whatever reason I decide today I was gonna go in and give them another shot... I went in looking for a scope for my 300 win mag I ended up purchasing a vortex scope and also picked up some Leupold rings and bases the wife was shopping so I figured I would have them install it so they could bore sight...(big mistake) the guy that installed my scope didn't look like he knew what he was doing should of been my first sign to just leave but I let him continue I walked away for 5 minutes to get some ammo and come back and he's beating and the rings to get them to move with a rubber mallet he ended up replacing them after I saw what he did when he was done I got my rifle and left didn't pay much attention got home wich is over an hour away for me and pull the rifle out and the scope is scratched badly he must of installed the scope and had to make adjustments and Instead of taking the rings off he just pulled the scope back causing scratches... I called basspro and they said I can return it which means I have to make another hour trek back up there I think this time I am done with basspro I will make the longer drive from now on to go to cables....ok I'm done venting lol.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted June 22, 2015 Sportsman's Warehouse...... Better than both of the 2 stores you have said. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eom Report post Posted June 22, 2015 I'm gonna have to check sportsmans out I've never been in there 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted June 22, 2015 Sportsman 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rageinthesage Report post Posted June 22, 2015 Outdoorsmans even better 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted June 22, 2015 I'd suggest returning the scope and rings, then check to see if Talley makes rings for your specific rifle to simplify the process. What area do you live in? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QhunterAZ Report post Posted June 22, 2015 I was feeling lazy and let a buddy of mine put a scope he had just bought on at cabelas once..... Never again. they have no idea what they are doing there either. horribly obviously Canted scope, poor unevenly tightened rings. Same with archery equipment work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eom Report post Posted June 22, 2015 Rossislider I live in casa grande Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted June 22, 2015 Leupold rings and bases are about as simple as it gets and install is pretty straightforward so I don't know why they were having trouble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeardownAZ Report post Posted June 22, 2015 Wow, you've never been to a Sportsmans Warehouse?? I only go in Cabelas or BassPro if I'm in the area to kill some time or if someone accidently gave me one of there gift cards 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eom Report post Posted June 22, 2015 haha ya i've never been i live down in casa grande and dont get up to the valley to much.. im definately gonna have to go check them out next time im up that way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Beavers Report post Posted June 22, 2015 I try to avoid Cabelas and Bass Pro but every birthday , x-mas or father's day I get gift cards to such places lol... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted June 22, 2015 haha ya i've never been i live down in casa grande and dont get up to the valley to much.. im definately gonna have to go check them out next time im up that way  There is also one in Tucson besides the one in Mesa and North Phoenix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasuhunter Report post Posted June 22, 2015 Bass Pro can't afford a 1" wooden dowel to align scope rings. The problem with a lot of the sporting goods places is they have kids that mean well, but don't know what they are doing working a lot of the counters. The pay is not very high, so you are not going to have an industry expert working the counter unless you get lucky and find a guy that is semi retired doing it to pick up extra cash and pass the time. The cabelas and Scheels in Billings MT were like that. Retired guys that had a lifetime of experience and enjoyed sharing it. Â In the future, just mount and bore sight yourself. I can usually look through the bore with the bolt removed and have any scope a couple clicks from zeroed at 100 yards every time. Use a 1" wooden dowel to align your rings. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeardownAZ Report post Posted June 22, 2015 They have one in Tucson too or Marana I should say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
