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    No 32 MK3 scope question

    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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    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!

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    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

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

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Florey55 View Post
    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....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Florey55 View Post
    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.

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    Just speak to Brian at BDLicon Ltd in SC

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    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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