Can scope be repaired?

meow · Post by **meow** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 3:18 am

I got a SIMMONS 3-9X40 scope many months back but did not use it untill i got scope mounts last week. I have mounted the scope but unable to correct the cross hair. I tried either way with both the screws but the cross hair just stay put; no change. Any suggestions? I live in Chennai; so can i take it to any armory shop in Chennai? Can they or anyone fix the scope?

winnie_the_pooh · Post by **winnie_the_pooh** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:45 am

1.You just learned that scopes can go bad.

2.You will soon learn that they can not be repaired in India.

3.Cheap scopes that people get from Hongkong through mail and then sell for fancy prices here, are certainly going to go belly up very soon and are a waste of money.

4.Even expensive scopes will need repairs/service at some point of time or the other.

5.Cheap variables do not last on anything other than a .22 rimfire.Cheap fixed power scopes will outlast them.

6.Considering Indian situation,a fixed power scope would be the one to get.Fewer moving parts = less chance of something breaking.How about a Weaver K4 or K6? and they will probably track better than a Leupold

Considering the moderate ranges most people shoot at in India,a peep sight would be the way to go to enhance accuracy.AND they do not break.

andy_65_in · Post by **andy_65_in** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 11:25 am

MEOW im in the same boat-mines a bsa usa scope extremely costly but sadly the deflection drum is dead.anyway ill ask my bro who sent it to take it backtoi the usa once he is here where there are chances of it getting repaired

marksman · Post by **marksman** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 1:02 pm

I hope you are not expecting the cross hairs to move either ways. Modern scopes have a system where the image moves and the cross hair stay centered. If neither moves then you seem to be in trouble. Go for a quality rifle scope next time.
Marksman

nagarifle · Post by **nagarifle** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 2:03 pm

frame it and get a better one.

Post by **Mark** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 3:14 pm

As mentioned, have you tried actually mounting and sighting in the scope? The cross hairs do not move, the image moves. So make sure that it actually does not work before you give up.

If it is truly jammed, you can try giving it a rap or two with a plastic hammer. Remove the scope caps, back the adjustment screw out a couple turns, then give the adjustment fitting a moderately light rap.

However, if you have not done so I would first mount it and see one more time if it will zero. Also, if this is on a springer you can try shooting a dozen or so shots to see if it jars free.

gunforpeace · Post by **gunforpeace** » Mon Jan 24, 2011 2:25 am

Dear friends,

There is hope.
As I am in profession related to optical and photographic equipments fo last 25 yrs.I can help you. PM if you need.

Regards.

meow · Post by **meow** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 9:19 pm

OH GOD THANK YOU! Why am i readinng this post so late!?! Thank you Gunforpeace for the hope.. you have a PM.

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