Rifle Scopes Vortex PST Gen II 1-6x Question

[S3th]

I received my optic today and quickly mounted it. Before inserting the battery, the illumination housing was completely flush with the base. After inserting the battery I cannot get it flush and if I go any tighter/deeper than where I have it now the illumination will not work. Can someone clarify with their scope if this is normal or not? Vortex is closed for the weekend

 

[arm017]

I received my optic today and quickly mounted it. Before inserting the battery, the illumination housing was completely flush with the base. After inserting the battery I cannot get it flush and if I go any tighter/deeper than where I have it now the illumination will not work. Can someone clarify with their scope if this is normal or not? Vortex is closed for the weekend

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Yeah you’re fine. The battery will take up that space and presses against an O ring that will make the cap sit just proud as well as serve to seal it against elements

 

[S3th]

Yeah you’re fine. The battery will take up that space and presses against an O ring that will make it sit just proud as well as seal it against elements

That's what I figured. Thanks!

 

[boelt63A]

Are you sure the battery is not reversed??

 

[S3th]

Are you sure the battery is not reversed??

Yes, lol. My brothers 5-25x goes flush but he plans to check his 1-6x later this week for me.

 

[fletch1121]

I had the same problem with mine, if I tightened it too much the illumination wouldn't work. Backed it off a little bit and have put a few hundred rounds with it that way and no problems.

 

[S3th]

I had the same problem with mine, if I tightened it too much the illumination wouldn't work. Backed it off a little bit and have put a few hundred rounds with it that way and no problems.

Vortex ended up saying this was normal. No worries!

 

[Zack_va248]

I had the same problem with mine, if I tightened it too much the illumination wouldn't work. Backed it off a little bit and have put a few hundred rounds with it that way and no problems.

Same here. no issues after backing it off