Luepold 3-9x33 EFR Scope Problem

[CK94]

I have a Leupold 3-9x33 EFR scope that has been forgotten, laying in a drawer for years. I want to use it on my HW-30, but there is a problem. The adjustable objective ring is very, very difficult to turn, and the power adjustment ring is almost impossible to turn.

Is there anything I can do to loosen/free up these adjustments short of disassembling the scope? I've thought of putting a few drops of Ballistol or Kroil on the rings but am afraid of these thin liquids eventually migrating into the interior of the scope tube and messing up a nice scope. 

Anyone have any experience in solving these problems?

 

[socaloldman]

Leopold scopes have a lifetime warranty. They are a superior company and that is a fine scope. I would try the oil and if it doesn't work then return it for warranty service. You might have to pay postage . No big deal. https://www.leupold.com/service-support/services-repair  Go here for info...

 

[mmahoney]

Leupold will take care of you. Personally, I'd send it to them before I tried the oil.

 

[allan_wind]

Not sure if it applies here or not but my new Athlon scope had rings that seem tough to turn, and support said to rotate them for a bit and it will loosen up.

 

[JoeWayneRhea]

Holler at Leupold. They will totally rebuild it if necessary. Their customer service is the Gold Standard in optics for a reason . 

 

[CK94]

Thank you for the great news you bring in your responses. I dont know why, but I just never thought of calling Leupold. I think that they have solved this problem many times with older scopes. I'll call them in the morning.