Disposal of optics

[Modoc]

An odd question that I have. What is the recommended method for disposing of old/non functioning optics? I have a couple of scopes, a pair of binoculars and a laser range finder that have given up the ghost. The binoculars have given good use for over 40 years, but will no longer adjust for focus. The rest were inexpensive optics that I bought as a teenager that either lost magnification adjustment or refused to hold zero. I’ just wondering if they should be binned, or is there a better option?

Should I try and reach out to the manufacturer?
Thanks,

 

[spife7980]

I guess that depends on what it is and if it’s old enough to be “classic”.
If the scopes are old and junky, take them apart yourself and see if you can figure them out. May just need to get rid of dry grease, maybe a new spring or something.

If they are old and otherwise good quality then consider sending them off to get refurbed professionally. The old long Lyman’s unertl etc are still sought after.