No 32 MK3 scope question

**Florey55** · 03-29-2019 02:04 AM

Hi All,

I apologize in advance for the basic ignorance of my question.

Which is -

Should the elevation and windage drums move reasonably freely by rotating the knurled outer ring, or should the locking nuts in the centre of each drum be loosed first?

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**Roy W** · 03-29-2019 03:48 AM

They should move with distinct clicks but freely.

Something is wrong, and I expect Pete will be along soon to give you the possibilities.

Don't force them!

**Peter Laidler** · 03-29-2019 06:57 AM

Roy has it in one. Loosen the locking nuts (the lead screw locking nuts incidentally) at your peril - accuracy speaking........! There is a torque reading to turn the drums but it gets complicated after that

**Florey55** · 03-29-2019 06:46 PM

Thanks guys.... I'm not going to force anything.

How about a few drops of Kroil ? Or is that asking for trouble?

**jonh172** · 03-31-2019 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by Florey55

Thanks guys.... I'm not going to force anything.

How about a few drops of Kroil ? Or is that asking for trouble?

Whats the history on the scope?
Has it sat for a long, long time?
If so, the grease has dried and needs proper servicing.
I had this on mine.
For me, someone was kind enough to leave the windage drum at full deflection before putting away for 40 years....

**Lee Enfield** · 03-31-2019 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by Florey55

Thanks guys.... I'm not going to force anything.

How about a few drops of Kroil ? Or is that asking for trouble?

Do not put oil on an optical device.

**Peter Laidler** · 03-31-2019 05:41 PM

Just speak to Brian at BDL icon

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**Roger Payne** · 03-31-2019 06:37 PM

Some of the Indian scopes I bought two years ago are so gummed up with rust, 'Dulux' gloss black paint & general shXt that I have to soak them in brake fluid for a fortnight to stand any chance of getting them apart.

But in general, I agree; be very careful with oil & organic solvents in the vicinity of optical equipment!

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