Value of scope break-in?

[flyerhawk19]

And to rotate them once a year....

 

[Shooter ----/]

Just make sure that your "Turret Fluid" is topped up...

When mounted to the rifle, always store them barrel up so that the turret fluid will keep the magnification seals in good condition.

 

[stubblejumper]

When mounted to the rifle, always store them barrel up so that the turret fluid will keep the magnification seals in good condition.

Turret fluid?

 

[Shooter ----/]

Just adding info that was neglected in earlier posts. lol

 

[derrick1978]

Read this....
http://www.snipershide.com/2012/08/cleaning-and-maintaining-optics/

 

[stubblejumper]

Just adding info that was neglected in earlier posts. lol

You mean adding B.S., because scopes don't have turret fluid.

 

[AWOL]

You mean adding B.S., because scopes don't have turret fluid.

Well if that's the case, how do you lubricate the objective lens bearings???

 

[ultimate_monkey]

Well if that's the case, how do you lubricate the objective lens bearings???

iv always found that coating the lens in a good white lithium grease and allowing to soak in over night useually does the trick, a quick whipe with a rag and your good to go

 

[Hungry]

If you don't break in yer scope; yer #### will fall off!

Cheers,
Barney

 

[saskgunowner101]

Hello. I would like to hear people's thoughts on:
1. typical scope break-in procedure
2. value of such a procedure.

I've actually heard of this a long time ago from an old timer, to run the turrets back and forth a few times to settle in the scope. I really don't know the value of doing such a thing, and I don't do it. If you want to make sure the windage and elevation are tracking back and forth, follow this simple instruction.

Turn your scope to it's lowest setting. Put it up to your bathroom mirror and you'll see the crosshair, and a ghost image. Spin the windage one way and then the other, you'll see it track. Do the same with the elevation, and you'll see it track back and forth. That's all you can really do. Nevermind the suggestions of grease, or turret fluid.....a few guys poking fun is all that is.

 

[Nipigon Jack]

I've actually heard of this a long time ago from an old timer, to run the turrets back and forth a few times to settle in the scope. I really don't know the value of doing such a thing, and I don't do it. If you want to make sure the windage and elevation are tracking back and forth, follow this simple instruction.

Turn your scope to it's lowest setting. Put it up to your bathroom mirror and you'll see the crosshair, and a ghost image. Spin the windage one way and then the other, you'll see it track. Do the same with the elevation, and you'll see it track back and forth. That's all you can really do. Nevermind the suggestions of grease, or turret fluid.....a few guys poking fun is all that is.

Thanks Saskgunowner.
I just spent the last hour and a half searching the net looking for scope lube. Now, thanks to your post I can quit wasting my time on scope lube and go back to weighing and sorting primers.

 

[BCRider]

Any comments on adjustment knob missed \ skipped clicks? I've read that breaking in the scope by running the knobs through min \ max adjustment repeatedly can remedy this. Same goes for magnification, to ensure the POA remains consistent throughout the mag range.

Back when I dabbled with antique cameras older lens mounts would be stiff like glue for a turn or two due to the grease used in the helicoid drying out and stiffening up with age. But a NEW scope that hasn't sat on the shelf for a decade should not be suffering from any such malady. If you do cycle the adjustments and they feel in any way like they free or smoothen after a time or two through their adjustment range then the scope is a cheap one with poorly fitted seals that are stiff at first use. But even with that the seals are just between the adjustment knob or ring and the body. The internal stuff should track true from the get go and there is simply no valid need to "break in" the adjustments in such a manner.

 

[saskgunowner101]

Thanks Saskgunowner.
I just spent the last hour and a half searching the net looking for scope lube. Now, thanks to your post I can quit wasting my time on scope lube and go back to weighing and sorting primers.

Glad I could help. Gotta go put winter air in my tires now.

 

[colt45cz75]

Glad I could help. Gotta go put winter air in my tires now.

Don't forget your turn signal fluid.Check the sludge pump seals as well.

 

[zimbu]

You can break in your scope and your barrel at the same time with this simple procedure. No need for any fancy turret fluid.

http://youtu.be/TRRahHX9Zkg