Scope "zoom" frozen in place

[Crush]

I have a Leupold vari-x ii 2-7 from the 50s or 60s and they "zoom" adjustment doesn't move. It hasn't been used in a very long time. I would like to service it without breaking it. What should I do?

 

[KnowNothing256]

I’d see what Leupold says first, their service department is quite good

 

[Crush]

I’d see what Leupold says first, their service department is quite good

Good point. I'll get ahold of them. Thanks!

 

[Tokay444]

Is it in rings?

 

[Crush]

Is it in rings?

Yes. Hasn't come out in 60 years. Lol.

 

[Tokay444]

Take them off.

 

[Crush]

Take them off.

I will remove them and see if it budges. Thanks!

 

[JMGlasgow]

I'd bet it needs taken apart, cleaned, and new grease applied to the moving parts. The rings on it have nothing to do with erector movement. Hopefully Leupold can service it for you.

 

[Tokay444]

What happened when you took the rings off?

 

[CS95]

It's a lifetime warranty. Why would anyone try working on it themselves (if they've never worked on riflescopes before). Just send it in for service. You might end up with a new scope if they don't have parts to fix it(assuming you don't void the warranty by trying to fix it yourself. Anyhow, that's my 2 cents. Take it for what it's worth....

 

[Tokay444]

It's a lifetime warranty. Why would anyone try working on it themselves (if they've never worked on riflescopes before). Just send it in for service. You might end up with a new scope if they don't have parts to fix it(assuming you don't void the warranty by trying to fix it yourself. Anyhow, that's my 2 cents. Take it for what it's worth....

Does the lifetime warranty include mounting and dismounting into rings?

 

[brazz04]

Does the lifetime warranty include mounting and dismounting into rings?

You should ask more questions about the rings

 

[Tokay444]

You should ask more questions about the rings

How much torque is on the rings, and does Leupold warranty the torque?

 

[Gohring65]

 

[CS95]

Does the lifetime warranty include mounting and dismounting into rings?

Well, I know Swaro, Sig, and Vortex does. I would think Leupold would, but I guess I don't know for sure,lol. If the tube isn't damaged I certainly think they would. Definitely worth trying.......right?

 

[Tokay444]

Well, I know Swaro, Sig, and Vortex does. I would think Leupold would, but I guess I don't know for sure,lol. If the tube isn't damaged I certainly think they would. Definitely worth trying.......right?

You think Sig, Swaro, and Vortex is going to come mount your scope in your rings for you for life?