Anything I can do?...leupold scope

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I just purchased a new Leupold VX-II 4x12 scope and the magnification selector ring seems to be quite stiff. Is there anything I can do (ie. lube) to get it to move a bit easier?

The VX-III's I've seen seem to move a lot easier but maybe they just have better parts inside.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
 
I have the exact same problem with my Falcon Menace 4.5-18 scope. Falcon optics recommended I heat up the power ring with a hair dryer and keep turning it from end to end to spread around the grease.

Helped but not too much as I've only did it for a few min.
 
Take it back, it should not be like that. They have a great guarantee so take advantage.
 
Mad_Mikee said:
I just purchased a new Leupold VX-II 4x12 scope and the magnification selector ring seems to be quite stiff. Is there anything I can do (ie. lube) to get it to move a bit easier?

The VX-III's I've seen seem to move a lot easier but maybe they just have better parts inside.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Well, Leupold warranty service for Canada is located in Okotoks, so you could probably just get them to fix it since you're right next door.
 
The ring on VX-II's tends to be quite stiff.

I wouldn't be trying the hair dryer method. Don't confuse the grease used in a cheap scope with tight tolerances used in higher end optics. It may feel similar but it is NOT the same issue.
 
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I've also noticed my VX-II is quite stiff as well. I'm hoping this will lossen up with use but i guess only time will tell.
 
My VX11 is also quite stiff. If its a problem email customer service to see what they say about it. Maybe sent it in for service?
 
Well i might try that, but i don't want to over-react yet. Besides all that, its depressing to think that i may have to send my brand new scope back, especially since it hasn't even been broken in. (with at least a few good months of use)
 
as said, VXII's or VXI's tend to be stiff, and dont give alot of leverage being a pretty low profile ring unlike the VXIII's which have a raised knob on the ring
 
I just gave them a call and apparently the cleaner that leupold uses when they assemble the scopes melts the o-ring seals. The guy I spoke with said its a common problem and just to drop it off and he'll replace them.

I live about 10-15 min away from the depot so might as well give it a try.

I'll let you know once I get the scope back from repair.
 
Mad_Mikee said:
I just gave them a call and apparently the cleaner that leupold uses when they assemble the scopes melts the o-ring seals. The guy I spoke with said its a common problem and just to drop it off and he'll replace them.

I live about 10-15 min away from the depot so might as well give it a try.

I'll let you know once I get the scope back from repair.
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Thanks. Mine is quite stiff also. Maybe they used acetone to clean them.
 
You would think they would use a different type of cleaner if it melts the o- ring seals or be a bit more careful when assembling.
 
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