I have the 5-25x50 with the EBR-2C reticle on an RPR. It has performed flawlessly for the past three years. Yesterday, I went out to shoot, set up at about 400 yds, dialed 2.7 mils of elevation and shot. No impact. Checked everything, shot again. No impact and couldn't se any miss on the dirt berm. At this point I'm concerned. I am usually dead on at this range and there is almost no wind. Should be an easy shot all day long. I rechecked everything, brought the turret back to zero and dialed up 2.7 again. everything worked as it should, solid clicks. Lowered the magnification from 15x to 10x and shot again. I thought I saw an impact on a hill between me and the target. I focused on that spot and shot again. Yep, impact in the dirt about halfway to the target. At this point, I realize something is wrong so I dial up another 4 mils. Shoot and impact is in the same spot in the dirt halfway to the target. At this point I start messing with the turret and notice as I go up further, it feels a little loose. I pulled up and the turret came away from the scope. Packed up and went home. I took some photos for reference. It looks like it will be going back to Vortex. Anyone have a similar experience? This rifle/scope has never been dropped or banged in any way. Safe to gun case to shooting mat and back, that's it.
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