Tell me if I messed up. Question on BURRIS scope
I just purchased a Burris Fullfield 3x9, Very good condition. (used) I was reading the manual it came with, and it stated to "focus" scope, loosen lock ring and turn till it is perfectly sharp. Well the cross hairs were allready sharp. But being curious and stupid, I thought I'd "tweek" it to perfection. What I did was loosen the Allen wrench (set screw?) on the dial that goes for 3 power to 9 power. I assume that is not what they are talking about. I couldn't tell where the arrow was pointing too on the diagram.. Now, How tight does the little nob have to be??? is it just for holding variable dial on a locked position??? Thats my question. Also, what Burris meant was to loosen the double rings BEHIND the variable dial, right??? just wondering, I've never jimmied with a scope much before, and prefer not to. And, What does everybody think as far as comparing Burris vs Leupold??? What has the most votes for being the best USA scope also, what about Redfield????? I've looked through Burris and Leupold and Have no reason to think Leupold is any better, Lets hear it!!!!
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never loosen the screw on the power adjustment ring. often times it will also release any gas inside. the ring should be closer to the shooter and knurled all the way around it.as for how tight the screw should be, i have no idea.
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Edited by - maggiethecat on 10/07/2002 18:45:310 -
OK,you messed up.If I were you I'd wrap it up and send it to Burris.Maybe they will take pity on you and fix it up cheap.
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Been there done that- see if they will warranty it- don't tell them what you did! 0 -
OK, but wait, whats wrong with it??? all I did is loosen that nob hex screw on the variable dial, I moved the dial, it moved easier. So I tightened it back up pretty snug....then the dial didn't move....so I backed it off so the dial turns with the same tension it had....I didn't take it all the way out, but loosened it quite a bit.. The variable works like it did. I havn't yet shot with the scope. What could that have did to hurt the accuracy????? I'm going on a 1000 mile hunting trip in 2 weeks, so I cannot send it to Burris. And what about the Gases released?? what gases, and also, Did it affect the accuracy??? Somebody tell me some more, Thanks EVERYONE!!! 0 -
Daddo, What the real question is, Warranty what? What will or might happen when I go and sight it in, in a couple weeks???? Right now, I have no excuse if i could send it in..(which there is no time anywho)
I guess in my view, I just need to take it to the range and sight in my gun, and if it puts 3 in a golfball at 100 yards, it will work for this season right????? or......?? Signed, "panicing in ND" or shouldn't I be?0 -
Don't know about Burris, but Leupold will warranty any problems, even stupidity. I personally know one Leupold that spent 10 days under 10 feet of water. It came up perfectly clear. Still is, a dozen years later. Another one had it's tube broken in a fall. Leupold WARRANTEED it. That's service!!
I personally own 4 Leupolds, wouldn't buy anything else..0
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