...i.e., a focussing ring at the FRONT end as well as at the eyepiece, then I'm afraid it's entirely normal.
You really need an AO scope for airgun ranges.
However, as a compromise, you can sometimes re-parallax a firearm scope. Check out the writeup on the Total Pestcontrol site.
Steve
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JollyRancher:
I've just got a new scope (pilad 8x56L) and am having problems.
I have adjusted the focussing ring so that the reticles are sharp, but anything less than (approx.) 50 feet away is blurred! And if I turn the focussing ring so stuff is in focus, the reticles disappear.
Is this normal? I know this scope is designed for firearms as opposed to air rifles.
Any advice gratefully received.[/quote]