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Need Your Scope Expertise
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11/15/18 06:01 PM
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B_Man
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I need to reach out to all of you scope experts and draw on your knowledge to help me with my scope problem. I own a Nikon Predator scope and it is so hard to adjust the Magnification ring on that scope. Is there any lubricant that can be used or sprayed to loosen it up without damaging or getting inside the Optic lens areas? Any other things that you know that I can do to make it so that I can adjust the magnification with ease?
I appreciate your advice and wisdom.
Thanks
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Re: Need Your Scope Expertise
[Re: B_Man]
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11/15/18 06:42 PM
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Sneaky
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Throw Lever. I put one on my Vortex for the same reason. Much better, now.
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Re: Need Your Scope Expertise
[Re: B_Man]
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11/15/18 06:43 PM
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Bart H
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If you feel like there is something wrong with it you can send it back to Nikon CS and see if they can do something to help you out. There really isn't anything to put on it that will loosen it up. Drop me a note if I can help you out.
Longtime hunter/shooter/fisherman who loves being outdoors. I used to hunt/compete with my son, but he's now stationed in Germany. Never enough time.
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Re: Need Your Scope Expertise
[Re: Sneaky]
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11/22/18 05:05 AM
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Joined: Dec 2014
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RedRaider13
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Throw Lever. I put one on my Vortex for the same reason. Much better, now. I’m having the same issue on a Leupold VX-2. Where would someone find one of these throw levers?
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Re: Need Your Scope Expertise
[Re: B_Man]
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11/22/18 05:48 AM
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gusick
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I use silicone lube. It's dry but comes in a aerosol can.
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Re: Need Your Scope Expertise
[Re: RedRaider13]
#7355135
11/22/18 11:03 AM
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patriot07
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Throw Lever. I put one on my Vortex for the same reason. Much better, now. I’m having the same issue on a Leupold VX-2. Where would someone find one of these throw levers? You just have to google it for your particular scope model. They help a bunch if the ring is tough to turn.
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Re: Need Your Scope Expertise
[Re: patriot07]
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11/25/18 06:37 AM
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Scott W
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Throw Lever. I put one on my Vortex for the same reason. Much better, now. I’m having the same issue on a Leupold VX-2. Where would someone find one of these throw levers? You just have to google it for your particular scope model. They help a bunch if the ring is tough to turn. MK Machining makes affordable levers out of 3D printed material. I have a couple, and have been satisfied except,for,the one I overtightened.
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Re: Need Your Scope Expertise
[Re: B_Man]
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11/27/18 04:24 PM
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RedRaider13
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I removed my scope and discovered that the magnification ring turns smoothly when not mounted on the rifle. I guess the rear ring was mounted too close and was applying too much pressure on the magnification adjustment ring. You might try remounting your scope and put the rings farther forward. Worked for me.
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Re: Need Your Scope Expertise
[Re: B_Man]
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11/27/18 05:57 PM
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Jhop
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Could be that the rings are not aligned correctly causing the binding like the above posted had. Look to see if you have someone close to you that knows how to align and lap your rings.
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Re: Need Your Scope Expertise
[Re: Bart H]
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11/27/18 11:01 PM
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Buzzsaw
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If you feel like there is something wrong with it you can send it back to Nikon CS and see if they can do something to help you out. There really isn't anything to put on it that will loosen it up. Drop me a note if I can help you out. this
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