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kruzaroad 
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 Posted: 04 May 2023 at 3:16pm |
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So are you thinking that you've overtightened the turret adjustment dials and compressed the springs or as you mentioned Allen keys that you've tightened the mounts to tight and damaged the tube.
I was assuming you had over compressed the internal springs. |
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Myson
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Posted: 04 May 2023 at 2:52pm |
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Thanks again Gentlemen - great to have your thoughts on this.
To answer some questions above: The Hawke's have a Lifetime Guarantee but only for faulty parts. If I have over-tightened the scope, warranty lost I'm afraid (according to the Dealer). The Dealer is sending pictures of my scope back to Hawke but he thinks they'll refuse to replace it because he can see some tube marks that imply over-tightening.  And thanks Jwabfrog - do you know if your NS scope is Springer-rated over 12 ft/lbs? I've not had this problem before (60 years of shooting!) so I'm a bit lost as to how I might have over-tightened the tube? I don't have a torque screwdriver - and they're rather expensive for the amount of use I'd have for it (!) - so I usually use common sense and instinctive feel with the Allen Keys! Guess I got it wrong this time? Must be getting old?! Nah!  |
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RangerPete
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Posted: 04 May 2023 at 1:06pm |
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Hawke are usually excellent. I’d send it back and ask them to try find out what the problem is.
Jawbfrog, I’m not sure if the night eater is springer rated? |
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Posted: 04 May 2023 at 12:36pm |
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Hi Myson, I have a Nikko Stirling Nigheater 6-24x44 if that's of interest to you? Full mil dot reticle. Side focus. PM if interested and I can send you pics
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kruzaroad
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Posted: 04 May 2023 at 10:01am |
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Don't hawk have a lifetime warrenty for any scope after 2018
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Myson
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Posted: 04 May 2023 at 7:26am |
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Thanks all for your feedback.... it's much appreciated.
 The dealer believes I might have over-tightened this particular sight - he may be right? But I was just seeing if others had experienced similar with this model, to see if there was a "bad batch" of Vantage scopes perhaps? Seems not, so far... Anyone out there with a good 2nd-hand springer-rated scope for sale?! I'm looking for a Mildot reticule, preferably with x16 magnification and SF.... Thanks to you all. |
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Posted: 03 May 2023 at 9:06pm |
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I tried two 3-9x40 AO scopes in 2018 and they had a similar "creep" failure mode to yours.
I had registered for the Lifetime Warranty and when I expressed dissatisfaction I was promptly reimbursed. I thought they were very clear, focused well and rather pleased with accuracy when new however they did not last long on my springers. They were and are clearly advertised as airgun rated but in my opinion that would apply only to sub 12ft/lb, CO2 or PCP. The more robust Airmax model was not readily available at the time and I know owners who have had great service from that model on airguns. They have kept selling the Vantage so must be satisfied users out there. cheers
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Posted: 03 May 2023 at 8:34pm |
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Is it under warranty still?
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FPM
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Posted: 03 May 2023 at 8:21pm |
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I was just about to respond to cover the low hanging fruit and then I saw who the OP was and thought probably no point... I did notice when using one of your rifles something wasn't right with the scope and I recall mentioning it. Was it the same one? Has this scope ever worked properly for you?
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nunga
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Posted: 03 May 2023 at 4:43pm |
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I would say the internal optics have come loose. this sometimes happens when you over adjust them to get zero or over adjust for left or right. You can pull them apart and fix but they are air tight and as soon as you crack the seal you will run into problems later on because the lenses will probably fog up.
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