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Old 06-20-2019, 07:38 PM
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Default Loose Objective Lens- Help?

The objective lens on my scope is loose so its clinking on the tube as it moves. Never got round to getting it fixed last season but want to get it done now

It looks like it can be tightened but I don't have a tool and don't want to take it off and send it to Nikon.

Any suggestions??
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Old 06-20-2019, 10:28 PM
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Trace scope repair..... or just take a small bladed screw driver and carefully turn the lens cap ring in a couple turns
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Old 06-20-2019, 10:29 PM
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Put a bit of soft wrap or Kleenex stuffed into the objective and send it in. Trying to tighten it or remove it yourself could well void the warranty. Scope is pretty much pooched anyhow, can't hurt it shipping it loose.
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Old 06-21-2019, 07:29 AM
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If the lens is loose, the seal was broken, and it will likely fog up in changing conditions, The scope needs to be sent in to be purged and pressurized with inert gas.
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Old 06-21-2019, 12:13 PM
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If the scope is worth the hassle...sounds like a china special....more time then it is worth.
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- older 6x fixed scopes with fine X or target dot.
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