Weatherby Premier Scope

[DocHogan]

I dug an old Weatherby Premier 3x9x40 scope out of my safe which hasn’t been on a rifle in 30+ yrs. My problem is my eyesight has changed over the years and I can’t remember how to unlock the focus adjustment. Any help is greatly appreciated !

 

[cmshoot]

The focus adjustment are the knurled sections on the eye[ieve. Don’t touch the screw.

The rearmost section should be focus. The section in front of it should screw down to meet it, and act as a jam nut.

Try to turn the rear section counterclockwise, while turning the section in front of it clockwise. They should separate.

 

[cmshoot]

Your profile says you’re in Texas. If you were around Marietta GA, I’d say to bring it by TruPrep and I’d look at it for free.

 

[DocHogan]

Cmshoot, thank you for the response. I have been able to move it probably 1/4”, but I’ll keep working on it. I bought a Ruger 10/22 for grandkids and although this scope is a little over kill for 22LR it wasn't doing any good laying in the safe so i thought i would put it the 10/22 & save some $$.


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[cmshoot]

Cmshoot, thank you for the response. I have been able to move it probably 1/4”, but I’ll keep working on it. I bought a Ruger 10/22 for grandkids and although this scope is a little over kill for 22LR it wasn't doing any good laying in the safe so i thought i would put it the 10/22 & save some $$.


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You’re welcome.

 

[DocHogan]

Cmshoot, thank you for the response. I have been able to move it probably 1/4”, but I’ll keep working on it. I bought a Ruger 10/22 for grandkids and although this scope is a little over kill for 22LR it wasn't doing any good laying in the safe so i thought i would put it on the 10/22 & save some $$.


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[Bypass]

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You fix it?

 

[DocHogan]

You fix it?

Not yet although I’ve tried, but I’ve been easy on it so to speak. I need to use more torque (I guess), but I’m concerned about breaking scope.


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[cmshoot]

I'd try some gentle heat.

Some penetrating oil wouldn't be bad to use, but I'd use it sparingly. I'd be worried about it penetrating the seals and getting inside the optic.

 

[Bypass]

I'd try some gentle heat.

Some penetrating oil wouldn't be bad to use, but I'd use it sparingly. I'd be worried about it penetrating the seals and getting inside the optic.

Why not put it in the freezer overnight that'd slightly shrink the metal and the connection between the lock ring and adjustment ring.