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Zeiss scope reticle problem

  • 12-10-2014 02:59PM
    #1
    tfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,004 ✭✭✭


    I mounted my Zeiss Victory HT 2.5-10x50 scope 2 days ago onto my new rifle. Zeroed it in yesterday all good.

    Went for a quick stalk, saw a stag but no shot so went home.

    Today as I was fitting the sling I looked through the scope and I can see a little "squiggle" beside the bottom vertical hair of the reticle. First thought was just bit of thread on the lens, gave both a good wipe but its still there so I can only assume I have a dodgy reticle.

    IMG_42741_zps5ae3db61.jpg

    IMG_42801_zpsccb5cb5a.jpg

    Anyone any ideas what it may be ?


Comments

  • #2
    Buggs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 106 ✭✭Buggs


    I'd say it's debris caught inside the tube, they use etched reticles so it's not broken.
    You could try a few shots to see if it moves it.
    Either way I'd say you can return it to Zeiss to get serviced.


  • #3
    TriggerPL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,017 ✭✭✭TriggerPL


    Return to zeiss !!


  • #4
    zeissman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 895 ✭✭✭zeissman


    Buggs wrote: »
    I'd say it's debris caught inside the tube, they use etched reticles so it's not broken.
    You could try a few shots to see if it moves it.
    Either way I'd say you can return it to Zeiss to get serviced.
    I agree.
    I have seen specks appear inside a few zeiss and schmidt & bender scopes.
    Sometimes a shot or a slap with your hand will move it and you may never see it again but you would be better off sending it back to zeiss for a service.


  • #5
    tfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,004 ✭✭✭tfox


    Shot a couple of animals since zeroing, havn't seen it on the lens since.

    Have contacted Zeiss about it, will send it off once season is over. Unfortunately it looks like I will have to send it back through the dealer in Australia I bought it off !!!!


  • #6
    TriggerPL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,017 ✭✭✭TriggerPL


    Is it a conquest ?

    I'm travelling back to oz after Xmas if I can help in any way


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  • #7
    tfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,004 ✭✭✭tfox


    TriggerPL wrote: »
    Is it a conquest ?

    I'm travelling back to oz after Xmas if I can help in any way

    It's a Victory HT, I have emailed Zeiss to see if I can use the Irish Zeiss dealer, it would save a lot of hassle.

    TriggerPL, many thanks for your offer but unless you happened to be passing through St.Albany, Victoria I may as well send it through the post if I have to go down that route.


  • #8
    TriggerPL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,017 ✭✭✭TriggerPL


    If it's a victory ht then Lakelands should hsve no problem sending it back , it's just the conquests there an issue with


  • #9
    tfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,004 ✭✭✭tfox


    TriggerPL wrote: »
    If it's a victory ht then Lakelands should hsve no problem sending it back , it's just the conquests there an issue with

    Well just gave Niall a large amount of money for my new rifle so I'm sure he'd oblidge.


  • #10
    TriggerPL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,017 ✭✭✭TriggerPL


    Nial is a gent , what rifle you buy


  • #11
    tfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,004 ✭✭✭tfox


    Blaser R8 pro in 6.5x55


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