Faulty scope advice wanted.

[Vic Thompson]

Whilst it's not a premier item I quite like my BSA 8 to 32 Deerhunter scope, but for ages I've had to put up with lack of azimuth adjustment and twiddling the turret doesn't affect the POI in any respect. I have managed by adjusting the mounts to get "good zero", but that option is no longer available to me on my current set up. Is it likely that I could get the scope back to fully serviceable condition, or should I try and get another set of adjustable mounts, or should the scope just be ditched and another take it's place. It's being used as a "Spotting Scope" at the moment but not really earning its keep any more. If I do ditch it, what's a reasonably priced reasonable quality replacement.

Thanks, Vic Thompson.

[bighit]

Use a rubber hammer or a Gary C special ( shoe) and give it a tap to see if it loosens up the internals as they may be stuck. Wind the adjustment the opposite way so there is no tension and give it a tap.

Paul Burke may be able to fix it but the cost may be the deciding factor.

[angrybear]

Have you tried removing the actual turret dial (not sure that's the correct word) to see if the shaft itself is turning, or will turn with a pair of pliers ?

[Vic Thompson]

Thanks for the replies to date folks. After a further play with it as suggested, there's nothing further that I can do so I'll look at replacing it and list the scope for spares/repairs just on the off chance it's of some use to someone.

Vic Thompson.

[Mach 1.5]

Paul Burke used to run a scope repair business. Give him a try. Mach 1.5