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Rifle Scopes Did I mess up?!

JohnDeereGuy1996

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Sooo after a long day of harvest and balancing life with a 2 year old I finally opened up my new nx8 1-8. Went to install the ptl like I do with every nightforce I get and after I pull out the screw to start threading the ptl In I realize I messed up. I pull it out and immediately realize that something was weird because the screw is covered in grease and has a rod on it. Sure enough wrong screw..


This is the one I unscrewed and you can see the ptl off to the side. After realizing what I did I threaded it back in and snugged it. My question is should I be concerned? Idk jack about internals of scopes and just want to make sure I didn’t do something that could effect the performance in the future. I’ve emailed nightforce as well but don’t expect an answer soon as I’ve heard they’re severely backed up.
your help is much appreciated!
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Just mount it and go shooting. Put it through it’s paces...No sense in getting all worked up about a “maybe” problem. Like said above, it’s prob fine. If not, it can go back.
 
Pretty sure that's just the cam screw that moves the erector back and forth to change magnification when you turn the power ring, the grease is for lubrication of the mating surfaces. Not sure if removing it will release the purge gas or not. Did you notice any sort of seal( o-ring) under the screw head?
 
IIRC, the gas used to purge scopes is heavier than normal air. So to let the air out you'd have to pour it out of that hole like the scope was full of water. So if you didn't undo the screw and wave the thing around trying to dump out the air for 30 minutes, you're probably fine. Hopefully NF gets back to you for peace of mind.