Vortex Gen 3 6x36 turret removal

[Az4z3L]

Hi guys, just ordered turret spacers for my vortex Gen 3 6x36. Does one of you know how to remove the turret so I could install the spacers ??

Can't find anything on the subject anywhere

Thanks

 

[Covertnoob5]

Hi guys, just ordered turret spacers for my vortex Gen 3 6x36. Does one of you know how to remove the turret so I could install the spacers ??

Can't find anything on the subject anywhere

Thanks

You don’t and can’t remove the turret. What spacers did you order? O rings should slip right over. Other spacers should stretch to fit around the turret.

 

[Kickin45]

I would imagine that when you receive them from MK, there will be instructions

 

[Az4z3L]

You don’t and can’t remove the turret. What spacers did you order? O rings should slip right over. Other spacers should stretch to fit around the turret.

I ordered the one for MK Machining. If I can't remove the turret how do I remove the existing black ring ?

 

[Threadcutter308]

I think you mean the turret "knobs", don't you ?

Check the Vortex website, look for an instruction manual for your scope. If you can't find anything, call Vortex.

 

[Covertnoob5]

I ordered the one for MK Machining. If I can't remove the turret how do I remove the existing black ring ?

You don’t remove the existing ring. Pull up the turret to unlock position. Stretch the spacer around that section of scope. Done. Essentially the spacer keeps it in the always unlocked position.

 

[Az4z3L]

Ok guys, the spacer I got is solid plastic with a screw. I absolutely need to remove the existing black ring that's there or else I cannot use it. I really need to remove the turret and the black ring to install my MK Machining spacer. I cannot find anything on the subject on the web. I wrote to mk machining and still waiting for an answer. I will also write to vortex if I don't get an answer on this forum

 

[Rob01]

Ok guys, the spacer I got is solid plastic with a screw. I absolutely need to remove the existing black ring that's there or else I cannot use it. I really need to remove the turret and the black ring to install my MK Machining spacer. I cannot find anything on the subject on the web. I wrote to mk machining and still waiting for an answer. I will also write to vortex if I don't get an answer on this forum

No you are not to remove the turret or the parts under it. It goes over the black part. Just like the O-rings people used to use. You are not understanding what people are trying to tell you. You do what you want you will damage your scope. DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING APART.

 

[Az4z3L]

No you are not to remove the turret or the parts under it. It goes over the black part. Just like the O-rings people used to use. You are not understanding what people are trying to tell you. You do what you want you will damage your scope. DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING APART.

Ok but if I install it over I will not see the rotation indicator anymore since 2 rings will be too thick no ?

 

[Rob01]

Ok but if I install it over I will not see the rotation indicator anymore since 2 rings will be too thick no ?

No. The spacer goes between the turret and the body below with the indicator on it. You take nothing apart. Look down at post 336 at the link below and you will see how another version looks.

Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36x56

Aadland is already making scope covers; mine should be here this weekwend. Backordered already. I ordered some, look to be good quality?

www.snipershide.com

 

[Covertnoob5]

Ok but if I install it over I will not see the rotation indicator anymore since 2 rings will be too thick no ?

Posting a picture will also help.

 

[Az4z3L]

Ok.....you guys are obviously talking about a smaller spacer. Here's a pic of my spacer.....

 

[Rob01]

Ok.....you guys are obviously talking about a smaller spacer. Here's a pic of my spacer.....

Damn never seen anything like that before and see no reason the need for it unless possibly if it has a small inner ring on the top to slide into the groove when the turret is unlocked. If not I would return it as it serves no purpose as the black ring on the scope is not going to be removed.

 

[Az4z3L]

But I've seen pics of those spacers installed on the vortex scopes. There's even a guy on this forum selling a similar spacer

 

[Rob01]

What are you trying to accomplish by putting that there? Just not being able to lock the turret?

 

[Rob01]

But I've seen pics of those spacers installed on the vortex scopes. There's even a guy on this forum selling a similar spacer

That is over the black ring on the scope. Look how much thicker it is.

 

[Az4z3L]

What are you trying to accomplish by putting that there? Just not being able to lock the turret?

Yes

 

[Rob01]

Well put it on and see if it works.

 

[drglock]

 

[drglock]

Here is an actual pic of MKM’s spacer for a Gen III Razor. Notice the split ring.

 

[Covertnoob5]

@Tyler Kemp

 

[Terry Cross]

Hi guys, just ordered turret spacers for my vortex Gen 3 6x36. Does one of you know how to remove the turret so I could install the spacers ??

Can't find anything on the subject anywhere

Thanks

Why would you ask a technical product question to anyone other than the product manufacturer?

If something gets jacked up, you're going to expect that product manufacturer or Vortex to fix it. Don't put you or them in that situation.

 

[918v]

I sent mine to Vortex and they sent it back within 10 days with a more positive detent that I can’t lock unless I push down hard on the turret. That’s far better solution than these slip on things.

 

[Barneybdb]

First thing is to gather suitable tools, maybe start with a large bench vice and 24" Stillsons, work up from there.....

 

[Threadcutter308]

First thing is to gather suitable tools, maybe start with a large bench vice and 24" Stillsons, work up from there.....

"Stillsons" = Pipe Wrench, for those of you that don't speak Aussie......

Oh, and Barn, you forgot a Large Dead Blow Hammer.

 

[Barneybdb]

"Stillsons" = Pipe Wrench, for those of you that don't speak Aussie......

Oh, and Barn, you forgot a Large Dead Blow Hammer.

Did I forget to mention that one turret has a left hand thread???

 

[Tyler Kemp]

@Tyler Kemp

It will open up, and slip into place. Can be locked down with the "indicator" line at your 0. With the turret pulled up it'll kinda snug into place.

If you need, call into the shop tomorrow and Tony can walk you through it, but it's pretty simple. 573-206-9335. We may have a pic or video on the socials too.

 

[Covertnoob5]

It will open up, and slip into place. Can be locked down with the "indicator" line at your 0. With the turret pulled up it'll kinda snug into place.

If you need, call into the shop tomorrow and Tony can walk you through it, but it's pretty simple. 573-206-9335. We may have a pic or video on the socials too.

Doesn’t appear to have a cut out for the rev indicator?

 

[R_A_W]

what everyone else has said, you don’t remove the turret

 

[Lil' Tone]

what everyone else has said, you don’t remove the turret

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Thanks for posting this here. That is exactly how it is intended.

-Tony MKM guy

 

[Az4z3L]

Ahhh cool thank you. I'm to blame, never realised that there was an edge to the spacer.
Thanks everyone for helping