Rifle Scopes Nightforce zero stop issue

[Bradu]

I went to adjust my zero stop on my NXS today and I loosened up the four screws on the clutch so they were flush with the top. I went to turn and it was pretty stiff, it started turning and then it started to turn the elevation screw at the same time. I reread the instructions and watched LoneWolf's video on youtube just to make sure I was doing it right. Has anyone else had this problem setting up their zero stop?

 

[Palehorse68]

I just did mine last week at the range. I didn't notice significant stiffness..turned the top clutch counter-clockwise until both lined up..tightened up everything and had a blast.

 

[Bradu]

That's the way my other scope was, loosened it up and spun it down. Today wasn't so good, I was getting frustrated since I had to rezero it 3 different times before I gave up.

 

[00bullitt]

I'd recommend sending it in for repair. Contact Customer Service at (208) 476-9814 ext. 201 to get an RMA#.

That clutch should spin freely when all 4 screws are loosened.

There is most likely a microscopic burr preventing it from rotating smoothly and freely.

 

[shoot4fun]

Had one out of my nine ZS NF that this happened on. I just put my screwdriver bit in the slot to hold the elevation in place while I turned the ZS. Once it got moving everything was fine.
BTW, that scope never lost zero or had any problems that needed a trip back to NF.

 

[SEREK82]

Just call Nightforce tech support I had an issue with my new ATACR a similar problem and Scott from tech support ran through it didn't even have to send it in and was able to make it to my match 2 days later awesome customer service just leave a message they will call you back they went above and beyond what they should have I will buy all Nightforce from now on witch will probably be the B.E.A.S.T.

 

[Tackleberry]

I too would recommend holding the elevation with a screw driver and turning the clutch down. Make sure you have loosened the 4 screws 2 full turns before straying to turn the clutch down

 

[Bradu]

Had one out of my nine ZS NF that this happened on. I just put my screwdriver bit in the slot to hold the elevation in place while I turned the ZS. Once it got moving everything was fine.
BTW, that scope never lost zero or had any problems that needed a trip back to NF.

I too would recommend holding the elevation with a screw driver and turning the clutch down. Make sure you have loosened the 4 screws 2 full turns before straying to turn the clutch down

I just got done with doing that, I ended up backing the clutch off and there was a small strip of aluminum that I assume came off the clutch assembly. I got it adjusted and all is good. I am going to take it out one night and double check my zero but I think all is good. Thanks guys! This is why I posted on here, I didn't want to have to send it off for something this minor.