Nightforce 2.5-10x24 turret defect?

hellishot

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I recently purchased a Nightforce 2.5-10x24 and notice that there is a gap in the reticle illumination turret and scope tube. You can see the gold plating is expose. I was wondering if this is normal. Is this a manufacturer defect?
 

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