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Scope question..

concealedG36concealedG36 Member Posts: 3,566 ✭✭
edited October 2001 in General Discussion
I have a Simmons Whitetail Expedition 3-9X42 scope for my .30-06. I noticed the other day that the vertical cross-hair (is recticle the correct term for this??) appears to have a shadow. When I look through the scope I see two vertical lines, one is slightly to the left of the other and a bit less bright. The line to the left is blurry and it distracts me when I'm trying to lock in on the center of my target. Has anybody seen this before and do you know what is causing this? If it is a known problem or sign of being broken I want to send it back to the manufacturer. Thanks
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  • idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The answer to your problem lies in the first sentence of your paragraph. It's a Simmons pure and simple. I've only owned one simmons. Never again.
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  • Mark IIMark II Member Posts: 247 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    O.k., different company, same probem. My weaver 3-9 scope has a lot of distortion along the upper edge between the 12 o'clock and the 3 o'clock positions. When I increase the magnification, the distortion increases. What causes it and how do I fix it?
    "To meet with ill fortune is to meet with good fortune. To meet with submission is to meet an enemy."
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  • Trader DaveTrader Dave Member Posts: 791 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    These are all problems with Quality Control. Send scopes back for repair or replacement. As you increase magnification, distortion increases due to a poor internal alignment.
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  • BigTexBigTex Member Posts: 64 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Throw them in the trash and buy a leupold.Regards,BigTex
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