sendarope
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I know what you are thinking. Why would anybody repair a Simmons scope? Because it was either that or use it when I become a pirate so I can yell "Land Ho".
I have a Simmons Blazer model#510519 3-9x50 scope that was mounted on my rifle. (Stevens Bolt Action .223) I took it out to the range for the 2nd time was working on the zero when the cross hairs shifted about 45 degrees. I removed the scope to discover that it would move more if I twisted it fast. So I came to the conclusion that the ring that holds the crosshair was loose. I called Simmons and since I bought it on eBay they would not honor the crappy warranty. What do you expect for $40.00. They did offer to replace it for $45.00. Oh Goodie!
SO I figured I can't loose and started to see what I could do to fix it. Since there were NO tutorials online I figured I would document the attempt and success.
Hey inflations sucks so we gotta save where we can.
First I removed the magnification ring by removing the screw then pulling it off.
Then I wiped it down and found the 3 SMALL screws that lock down the rear of the scope. Then pulled that off.
I unscrewed the crosshairs to see if it was broken. It was not. So I reinserted it and then leveled it best I could by sight.
Then I applied nail polish to the threads to hold it in place.
You could use super glue if you want. I didn't have any so improvised. Thanks wife. I knew that smelly crap that stinks up the whole house would come in handy.
HEY SIMMONS TRY ADDING A LOCK DOWN SCREW YOU IDIOTS!!!
It would appear that they just glued the thing down but the glue broke loose.
Wait for the nail polish to dry then reassemble the scope. GOOD AS NEW!!!
I have a Simmons Blazer model#510519 3-9x50 scope that was mounted on my rifle. (Stevens Bolt Action .223) I took it out to the range for the 2nd time was working on the zero when the cross hairs shifted about 45 degrees. I removed the scope to discover that it would move more if I twisted it fast. So I came to the conclusion that the ring that holds the crosshair was loose. I called Simmons and since I bought it on eBay they would not honor the crappy warranty. What do you expect for $40.00. They did offer to replace it for $45.00. Oh Goodie!
SO I figured I can't loose and started to see what I could do to fix it. Since there were NO tutorials online I figured I would document the attempt and success.
Hey inflations sucks so we gotta save where we can.
First I removed the magnification ring by removing the screw then pulling it off.
Then I wiped it down and found the 3 SMALL screws that lock down the rear of the scope. Then pulled that off.
I unscrewed the crosshairs to see if it was broken. It was not. So I reinserted it and then leveled it best I could by sight.
Then I applied nail polish to the threads to hold it in place.
You could use super glue if you want. I didn't have any so improvised. Thanks wife. I knew that smelly crap that stinks up the whole house would come in handy.
HEY SIMMONS TRY ADDING A LOCK DOWN SCREW YOU IDIOTS!!!
It would appear that they just glued the thing down but the glue broke loose.
Wait for the nail polish to dry then reassemble the scope. GOOD AS NEW!!!