Question on how tight my LPVO is

[Lazyfaire]

I have a 1-8 LPVO that is new. The adjustment ring is very tight as is the diopter.

Should I 'work them' back and forth to try and ease them up?

Any better ideas for me?

Thanks

Lazyfaire

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[1775usmc]

Bang it on a rock maybe?

 

[Lazyfaire]

Bang it on a rock maybe?

I probably won't start with that idea, but thanks anyway.

 

[Nosferatu]

This is why pipe wrenches were invented.

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

You aren't alone, they invented throw levers for them for a reason What brand did you get?

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

Sometimes depending on the brand of lvpo isn't there a screw that you can loosen or tighten ?

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

Sometimes depending on the brand of lvpo isn't there a screw that you can loosen or tighten ?

And risk letting the magic smoke out!!


OK, it's an electronics joke, but still I would leave screws alone

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

And risk letting the magic smoke out!!


OK, it's an electronics joke, but still I would leave screws alone

Not a joke on most all of my scopes there is a screw on the adjustment ring some are tight but not overly and figured you could loosen them but with recoil if it was too loose it could adjust itself . I now am thinking about adjusting one to see if any magic smoke comes out thanks a lot !

 

[roseburger]

And risk letting the magic smoke out!!


OK, it's an electronics joke, but still I would leave screws alone

I didn't know you were a sparky. Are you a narrow back?

 

[Lazyfaire]

Thanks anyway

 

[Knobgoblin]

Brand?
Model?

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

I didn't know you were a sparky. Are you a narrow back?

Nah, I'm just that kid with the 'tism and know a tremendous amount of useless stuff about almost everything

 

[Knobgoblin]

Nah, I'm just that kid with the 'tism and know a tremendous amount of useless stuff about almost everything

 

[dplev4]

Yes. At least at first try to work them a little bit and see if they loosen up. They should. If not then contact manufacturer support and ask them. Or do both.

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

What brand is it?

 

[titsonritz]

Not a joke on most all of my scopes there is a screw on the adjustment ring some are tight but not overly and figured you could loosen them but with recoil if it was too loose it could adjust itself . I now am thinking about adjusting one to see if any magic smoke comes out thanks a lot !

Are you sure it's not a plug to remove for installing an optional throw lever? Screwing down the magnification adjustment ring makes zero sense and to me would be an undesirable "feature".

 

[titsonritz]

As to the OP, yep adjustment ring tightness is on the checklist of items to consider when purchasing an optic, along with throw lever option/design.

 

[TTSX]

Tight things loosen up with use. Some exes of mine would argue but it's the truth.

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

Are you sure it's not a plug to remove for installing an optional throw lever? Screwing down the magnification adjustment ring makes zero sense and to me would be an undesirable "feature".

Sounds possible and reasonable and never messed with it

 

[Lazyfaire]

Its an Arken Optic
EP-8
1-8x28

After being worked over for the first dozen responses I just sat in my chair and worked it back and forth, back and forth. It has loosened up plus I went and put 50 rounds each through the rifle (9" 300 BO) suppressed and non-suppressed both. I'll do it again this weekend and should be fine. I would prefer that it be a little stiff over being a little soft.
I do appreciate all of the responses. Thanks