Rifle Scopes How Screwed am I?

[kchustle]

I'm just getting in to the precision rifle side of things so I kept my budget pretty small for the glass knowing that I would upgrade if I really got into it. I mounted my scope, bore sighted it (old school looking down the bore style) and went to the range. Just looking through the glass I was happy. I started shooting at 50yds to make sure I was on paper and I was on the bullseye in 3 shots. Moved it to 100, made one more adjustment and started shooting. Somewhere in the first 40 shots I ended up with some debris in the scope. I used the cloth that came with the scope to clean the glass when I got home because I assumed it was on the outside. Nothing happened. So, there are definately particles inside the scope. None of it is actually interfering with the crosshairs but it is still annoying. So, how screwed am I? Do I need to send it back or is there some sort of another fix? I tried to get pictures but I couldn't really get anything worth while. It looks like the scraps of eraser that are left after you use an eraser on a pencil. 3 or 4 different pieces of whatever it is.

Thanks.

 

[FCS]

Re: How Screwed am I?

What scope do you have?

Mfg'er should take care of this under warranty.

 

[Redmanss]

Re: How Screwed am I?

Bang it against a phone book. If that doesn't shake it off the lens, send it in.

 

[19Scout77]

Re: How Screwed am I?

What kind of scope? If it is not a POS, then take it off the rifle and smack it against a telephone book for a few good wacks and the suspended particles may dislodge and fall clear. If it is a cheap scope, proceed with caution.

 

[KNIGHT11B4]

Re: How Screwed am I?

Would help to know what type of scope it is.

This happens from time to time. Try banging the scope against a phone book. Sounds crazy but can jar the debris loose and solve the problem.

 

[--BLACKOUT--]

Re: How Screwed am I?

You might not be too screwed... high dollar scopes have the same problem from time to time. You can shoot it and see if they go away, or some will tell you to bang it on a phone book. You can always call the company you bought it from and ask them how you should handle it. Don't be too worried, not the first time this has happened to a scope. You do have options.

 

[kchustle]

Re: How Screwed am I?

It is a millett. I didn't mention the name because I don't have a complaint with the company and I wanted a constructive opinion before people started telling me that I should have spent another $1,000!

So, I will call them but I may try the phone book thing as well. I know it isn't a high dollar scope but it feels like it is build like a tank.

Thanks.

 

[--BLACKOUT--]

Re: How Screwed am I?

Before you bang it on a telephone book, I'd take it out and shoot it 1 or 2 more times to see if the recoil of the rifle will knock it loose. Your scope your money...

 

[PLeighton]

Re: How Screwed am I?

Millet is a good company that just so happens to make affordable optics.
Their warranty and customer service has a decent reputation.
I'm sure they will take care of you.

 

[jheat308]

Re: How Screwed am I?

Get what you pay for

All kidding aside just call Millet I would think they will take care of you.

 

[kchustle]

Re: How Screwed am I?

Thanks guys. The good news is that Millett is right down the street (one of the reasons I went with their scope) so hopefully it won't be a big deal.

 

[dbsinh2o]

Re: How Screwed am I?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kchustle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I didn't mention the name because I don't have a complaint with the company and I wanted a constructive opinion before people started telling me that I should have spent another $1,000!</div></div>

Like you'd hear something like that on the Hide!

 

[Dagsta]

Re: How Screwed am I?

Shoot it a couple more times. If it persists send it back, they will take care of it, I'm sure.

 

[The King]

Re: How Screwed am I?

Those flecks are probably pieces o the LAC (light absorbing coating) on the inside of the scope.