Old Bushnell Sportview Scope--3-9x38mm Japanese Made

[mhayd93]

Ad Type

1. For Sale

Price

$20

Manufacturer

Bushnell

City

Hillsboro

State

Oregon

Zip Code

97124

Selling a used, older Bushnell scope. 3-9x38mm Sportview with the standard duplex reticle. This particular model was made in Japan and features 1/4 MOA adjustments for windage and elevation. Glass is still very clear and works well. The only strange quirk (which does not reflect the mechanical soundness of the scope) is that the inside of the elevation turret cap contacts the elevation turret when screwed all the way on. As such, if you tighten the cap all the way, you can hear it start to spin the elevation turret; similarly, when you then unscrew the cap, it also spins the turret until the cap is loosened enough. Not sure what the issue is with the fitment of the elevation cap, but the windage cap and turret do not have this issue.

Asking for 20$ cash, face-to-face. PM me with any questions!

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[jbett98]

Is there a missing o-ring in that cap. If you look at the other cap that works, you might see what the issue is.

 

[mhayd93]

Is there a missing o-ring in that cap. If you look at the other cap that works, you might see what the issue is.

It looks like neither cap has an o-ring, but at the base of the turret themselves there is a thin, soft-plastic ring of sorts. This ring is slightly less worn around the windage turret; however, I just tried tightening the cap on the windage turret again, and if I really tighten it down, it also contacts the top of the turret and spins it.

I'm guessing both turrets need an actual o-ring replaced around their base.

 

[jbett98]

Did you swap caps to see if the issue moves with the problem cap?

 

[mhayd93]

Did you swap caps to see if the issue moves with the problem cap?

The issue occurs regardless of which cap, I'm almost wondering if the caps themselves just aren't tall/deep enough

 

[jbett98]

Try placing the scope tight against a bathroom mirror that has a bright light right above it. Turn on the light and look through the eyepiece.
You will see two crosshairs if the scope has been adjusted when mounted on a rifle.
Adjust the two crosshairs till they join as one. It is now back to factory specs.
My thinking is that the elevation knob was turned extremely high and is protruding enough to interfere with the cap.