Is there any way to fix a scope reticle?

Sounds like the rector tubes siezed or theres an issue with the tension spring you can try running the turrets all the way in and out a few times to see if it returns motion.

As a side question, is the scope mounted on a gun and either in a vice or using a bore sighting device? If not, how are you determining the point of aim isn't moving?

Orion8472 said:

LoonWulf, I actually did that a few times. I can try more, I suppose.

illinoisburt, it was mounted on a rifle when I noticed the issue....and on a bench rest.

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If you tried and it didn't work, no reason to try again......
If you can vice the scope/rifle and look thru it while messing with the turrets, that might help. If you get ANY movement then you know the knobs are interacting with the erector tube at least a little. If you get nothing I'd say your springs completely shot. If it had popped out/off it would at least rattle.

Orion8472 said:

Moral of the story,.........just stick with a known company.

I went with Nikon,.....but apparently, they're discontinuing their scopes. :-(

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That is a bummer as I too have a bunch of Nikon glass. I suspect that Nikon will honor warranty and service needs for the foreseeable future.

I have an old scope which hadn't been adjusted for a long time and wouldn't respond to the adjustments. I turned it the expected number of clicks, then tapped LIGHTLY on the turret with a small rubber hammer, which caused it to move until it caught up with the adjustment I had made. Worked for me. YMMV. I think whatever lube they put in had thickened over time, or maybe it just stuck from being in the same place for several years. This was a Japanese-made Simmons Gold Medal Presidential series 4-12x44, which they discontinued years ago. Notice I said tap lightly, not like driving railroad spikes! L. O. G.