Rifle Scopes Possible issue with my Nikon scope?

[JelloStorm]

Took my newly acquired Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14x40 SF out to the range today and noticed that unless my eye is dead center in the scope, it gets blurry.

Like if I slightly move my head in any direction, it gets real fuzzy and then if I continue I can see the edges bending. And I'm not talking moving my head inches, more like millimeters.

Is this just the way these scopes are? I did notice that the field of view is somewhat limited on this scope vs the 3-9x40 Nikon Prostaff I had on it before.

I just don't want to be out hunting small game and fighting with my scope.

 

[Gilly]

Re: Possible issue with my Nikon scope?

does it have the ring for the adjustable objective on the back side of the eyepiece? If so try adjusting that. Also try the parralex adjustment on the left side turn that to the yardage your target is at. My buckmasters have been sensetive to eye relief and parralex as far as blurryness is concerned. Try moving your eye closer or further back maybe you eye relief needs adjusted by moving scope forward or back in the rings.