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Post by johns on Jul 21, 2014 15:22:37 GMT -5
Got a new scope to put on the .243, a Redfield 3x9x40 Revenge from Midway USA. I took it out of the box, took off the lense covers and looked through it, it was set on 3 power. I went to turn up the magnification and the ring would not turn, I really put a grrr on it and it still wouldn't turn. Then I saw a set screw on the ring and thought, ah ha, something new, set the power and keep it there with the set screw. There is an allenn wrench with the scope so I loosened up the screw and while still stiff, the power ring turned. I put the scope back in the box and picked up the owners manual. About half way through the booklet I saw" do not loosen the set screw on the power ring, you could let the gas inside escape. Great, I guess I should have read the manual before I messed with the scope. I have owned a lot of scopes, I never had one that the power ring would not turn. I was supposed to get the scope mounted today and have the gun bore sighted but before I did I called Redfield and ask them if I caused a problem. They said more than likely I did but that the power ring should turn easily with two fingers. The tech told me to put the scope in the freezer for a little while and then run some luke warm water on it, if it foggs up, the gas escaped. It fogged up and is on its way to Oregon to be repaired. So much for sight in day tomorrow.
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Post by Dutch on Jul 21, 2014 15:33:29 GMT -5
Even years ago the Redfield rigs were tough to turn. Guess that's still the case. Hope they fix it up.
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Post by johns on Jul 21, 2014 15:35:51 GMT -5
The tech told me to send it back even if the gas had not escaped because of the ring. Live and learn.
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Post by GlennD on Jul 21, 2014 15:42:59 GMT -5
Just when we think we have made all the mistakes and are smarter than the average 5th grader, life reaches up and bites us on the tail! Just the other day I did something that shocked me! Absolute stupidity! There is a big old ground hog out in my front field. He is cagey. He has a hole about 150 yards out. He is in the middle of a bean field. I have been trying to get a shot at him for a couple weeks, but the minute I touch that door he is gone. Anyhow, the other day I saw him out front and very slowly opened my front door just a crack.. I stuck the barrel out to a point I thought I was clear. I shot and missed. ?? I know, 150 yards, but my Ruger with CCI Stingers and a BDM scope is a tack driver.. Anyhow, a few hours later I go out on the front porch and on the way back in I see a ding in the metal framework around the door. Son-of-a-gun! I nicked the edge of the door with the bullet!! Geesh.. I still can't believe I did that.. Attachment Deleted |
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Post by Dutch on Jul 21, 2014 15:48:17 GMT -5
John, there ain;t a man alive that would have read the instructions first. LOL Glenn, you still would have missed...... trust me. At least you have an excuse now.  |
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Post by johns on Jul 21, 2014 15:55:32 GMT -5
rofl Yep
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 20:23:08 GMT -5
If you take a scope apart in a controlled room (i.e, no dust, no humidity) it doesn't matter if the nitrogen gas escapes. The inert gas is a safeguard against possible contaminants in the air. A pure environment renders it unnecessary but we can't know the air quality of a given room so gas escape is a real problem. Another words, a scope filled with pure air is as good as one filled with nitrogen.
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Post by Dutch on Jul 21, 2014 21:00:07 GMT -5
But what if the air is moisture laden? Doesn't that matter?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2014 9:56:13 GMT -5
I had a scope go bad while out hunting couple years ago. I ended up crippling one because of it. Sucks should of known when it was fogged up on the inside.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2014 10:57:20 GMT -5
But what if the air is moisture laden? Doesn't that matter? Of course. That's where the "no humidity" part of my prior post comes into play. All I'm saying is 'nitrogen filled' is just a safeguard against impure air. I say all this just to say that if you took a scope apart in a room with dry, clean air, you could reassemble it and never have a problem. You could dunk it in boiling water or do johns freezer test and it wouldn't fog. |
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Post by Dutch on Jul 22, 2014 15:37:55 GMT -5
Gotcha. Thanks!
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Post by GlennD on Jul 23, 2014 12:03:04 GMT -5
Well, my stupid act of the day. Fall out of the boat!
Got on the boat to clean it up after fishing yesterday afternoon. Scrubbing it down with Dawn dish soap. Needed to get off the boat for a sponge. Stepped on the step ladder with soapy feet and proceeded to slip and fall to the ground onto a skid of bricks. Came down on the corner of the bricks with my hip.
Laid there in the grass for a while wondering if I was going to be able to get up.
I got up. Right foot hurts the most, plus pretty good gash.
Stupid.
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Post by fleroo on Jul 23, 2014 12:17:01 GMT -5
Is this what I have to look forward to when I turn 80 ? Mebbe you should join Dale Sholder as The Boy In The Bubble, for your own protection.
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Post by GlennD on Jul 23, 2014 16:42:15 GMT -5
Well, I did not go to the hospital yet. Bruised butt and a really tender right foot. Might have cracked it. But, certainly could have been much worse..
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Post by Dutch on Jul 23, 2014 16:59:46 GMT -5
Bruised ego to go with the other bruises? LOL
Hope things heal for ya.
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Post by blackbruin on Aug 17, 2014 11:59:38 GMT -5
Possibly but my last two redfields were revolutions, one the first year they were brought back and two years ago. The revolutions are assembled in the usa, the revenges in the phillipines, could be the reason i never had a problem with the ring.
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Post by GlennD on Aug 17, 2014 13:34:21 GMT -5
Did I tell you about the time I shot a Hornet's Nest on a roadbank to see if anyone was home? |
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Post by Muab Dib on Aug 17, 2014 13:57:36 GMT -5
LMAO2 Glenn as kids we used to do that with our bow and field points....Got a little "sporting" on more then one occasion and let a few arrows stuck ...'Ya brought back old memories. We should all be in jail!! smileys-whistling-823718
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Post by davet on Aug 17, 2014 14:17:16 GMT -5
Did I tell you about the time I shot a Hornet's Nest on a roadbank to see if anyone was home? Glenn......isn't this why they make 4X scopes? Plus....when your a kid, this is usually done on dirt roads where you can hear a car coming a mile away, or an Amish on horse 'n buggy at least half-a-mile? Besides, if it's an Amish fellow, they will usually stop to help you!!! |
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Post by johns on Aug 17, 2014 16:07:10 GMT -5
Just got the scope back from Redfield in Oregon. I will have it installed tomorrow and bore sighted and then take it to the range to sight it in.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2014 16:13:55 GMT -5
Just got the scope back from Redfield in Oregon. I will have it installed tomorrow and bore sighted and then take it to the range to sight it in. Just remember JohnS " do not loosen the set screw on the power ring, you could let the gas inside escape "  |
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Post by johns on Aug 17, 2014 16:50:50 GMT -5
No one likes a smarty azz.  |
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Post by davet on Aug 17, 2014 16:57:36 GMT -5
Just got the scope back from Redfield in Oregon. I will have it installed tomorrow and bore sighted and then take it to the range to sight it in. Just remember JohnS " do not loosen the set screw on the power ring, you could let the gas inside escape " Your speaking about the gas inside the scope? Right? smileys-whistling-823718 fighting0092 |
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Post by GlennD on Aug 17, 2014 19:31:48 GMT -5
Do you know that some Hornets will chase you for at least a quarter mile? Greene county. Dirt road near Bristoria. About 1957. A friend and I were walking the road looking for groundhog or whatever. Saw this Hornets nest on the road bank and thought it must have fallen out of a tree. Never saw one on the ground before. ?? Anyhow, thought it might be neat to take home, but was not sure it was still occupied. Figured a little .22 hole would not hurt it. Shot a hole dead center. A couple seconds passed and that nest seemed to suddenly start vibrating. Next thing I knew some angry Hornets were pouring out the bottom! YIKES!! I took off running down the road past my friend and he asked me what's wrong (he did not know about the Hornets but knew enough if I was running he better get with it too). Those darn Hornets chased us at least a quarter mile down the road and into the creek. I got hit three times but my friend escaped without a sting. I was convinced after that Hornets can identify one dumb human from another! |
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Post by johns on Aug 19, 2014 10:41:47 GMT -5
Well, I took the gun and the newly installed and bore sighted scope to the range this morning. After I got there I realized I probably did not bring a proper target since there is no paper around the target to see a hit if the gun was off that far. I stuck the target on the backboard and sat at the 25 yd bench. 100 grn .243 rem coreloct ammo. first shot in the red, I fired a couple more and went back to 100 yds and shot, the round was just touching the bullseve ring. I wanted to adjust the shot an inch to the right but I screwed up and adjusted it to the left, hence the flier out in the 9 ring to the left. I counted back 4 clicks to put it where it was before and then 4 clicks in the right direction. Another in the red. I think I like the gun. Taking the grandson out tomorrow to shoot the new gun and fine tune it for him.  |
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