Rifle Scopes battery for lit reticles

[mewillis]

is there any concern for the casual if seldom used lit reticle scope that leaves the battery in the compartment concerning risk of leaking? since I rarely use the option
was wondering if the risk exists or just leave it in and not worry. its a 2032 3v. any experts?

 

[USMCj]

Re: battery for lit reticles

I've never had one leak, so for me its not something I worry about.

 

[GrimmRoper]

Re: battery for lit reticles

I know that NF encourages you to take out the battery, but my scope sat in a shop for 2 years with the battery sitting in it and it works great!

If you dont buy cheap batteries, leave it in extreme temps you should be good to go. My opinion.

 

[fcordrey]

Re: battery for lit reticles

Never take mine out and do not worry about it .

 

[Hawk4357]

Re: battery for lit reticles

Haven't taken the one out of my USO in 3 years and it's fine.

 

[samnev]

Re: battery for lit reticles

The only batteries I ahve ever heard that leak in scopes are the AA's in EoTech's. That said I have batteries leak in many electronics, Mallory's, Energizer's, etc. So I make it a practice to check every few months. I once has a Maglite flash light ruined because of leaky Mallory's