Rifle Scopes How to fix Weaver V16

[BDOG]

Hi,
I was hoping someone from the board could help me with a weaver v16 scope. I fell on my butt one day and bent the rear objective just a hair. It stopped tracking properly so I sent it off to weaver scope repair. They just sent the darn thing back saying the erector set was broke and that they could not fix it. I tried fo find pics of an erector set to no avail. I would not mind opening it myself but one would to get some good advise before I do it. The one scope company that took over the weaver scope repair stuff was way too high to recondition the scope. I could buy a new one for that. I only paid $225 for the thing brand new in the first place. Where is is the erector set ? How do I get to it? The scope does not rattle when I shake it. The scope has served me well and I hate to just throw it away.Where can I find help?
Thanks in advance

 

[glazer1972]

Re: How to fix Weaver V16

You said Weaver Scope Repair?

Is this a Jap made scope? If so you need to send it to Weaver.

 

[OpticsPlanet]

Re: How to fix Weaver V16

The Erector set is pretty much the life of your scope. It holds the reticle and is what the turrets are connected to. Unfortuantyely its not really a job you can do yourself. If you start taking apart the scope you lose the seal and then wont be able to re-seal it so you lose your waterproofing and fog proofing.

If its not under warranty you may need to leave it as a momento and invest in a new scope. This is when paying a little more for a Leupodl Gold Ring scope is nice, because you get that lifetime warranty. Look for their new VX-1 and VX-2 lines, formally VX-I and VX-II). they would be a nice new choice for you with the ease of mind from the lifetime warranty.

Trevor B.