Side focus on Athlon Talos scope

[egd]

The side focus on my scope is hard to turn. I have sent it back to Athlon and they say it is within specs. So I have two questions/thoughts. What about a drop of some kind of lubricant at the base of the wheel, maybe ballistol? Or, does anyone make a little bit larger wheel I could slip on the existing wheel, maybe 2" diameter or so?

I have sat and worked it back and forth many times but it doesn't loosen up any. It's just a pita. Thanks

 

[skohl]

You can take a UTG scope wheel and dremel out some of the rubber and slip it over the Talon's focus wheel. They have 2 screws to help tighten them down. I did it to all me Athlon scopes. Make sure it is still hard to get it over the focus knob.

https://www.amazon.com/UTG-Add-Index-Wheel-Scope/dp/B00M51M75S/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=utg+scope+wheel&qid=1618118010&sr=8-1

 

[skohl]

I think somebody a couple of years ago said they took the focus knob off, clreaned out the thick grease and then put other lube back on. I can't confirm that.

 

[Odoyle]

Can't you just go with a heat gun-blow drier and work it till it smoothens out-?

 

[steve123]

I think the hard turning side focus problem has more to do with tolerance stack than anything else. This is fairly common with cheap scopes. Great idea that larger UTG wheel!

 

[egd]

I tried the heat gun and I think it might have helped a little. I didn't want to get it too hot though. I may try that again a few times.

I may order a wheel too. It's a tad bigger than I think would be just right, but what is ever just right.

Any thoughts on the drop of oil theory?

 

[Bigragu]

Heres an alternative option from MK Machining. A star studded 3D print parralax wheel. They carry these for all model athlons. My helos knob was tight, also, till I pit this on. I have these stud wheels on all my other scopes as well.

 

[egd]

Thanks Bigragu, that looks good. I just tried to order one but their website is not letting me put in a credit card number. i called but the customer service person is out today. I'll call back tomorrow and get one.

 

[Odoyle]

You can take a UTG scope wheel and dremel out some of the rubber and slip it over the Talon's focus wheel. They have 2 screws to help tighten them down. I did it to all me Athlon scopes. Make sure it is still hard to get it over the focus knob.

https://www.amazon.com/UTG-Add-Index-Wheel-Scope/dp/B00M51M75S/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=utg+scope+wheel&qid=1618118010&sr=8-1

This one's a little cheaper and free shipping.$8.06 shipped. Theres also the $7.99 Crosman Centerpoint wheel .25% off with AGNATION discount code for $5.99 but you pay the shipping.

https://extreemtactical.com/utg-op3-sw080-parallax-index-wheel-for-op3-scopes-80mm-diameter/

https://www.crosman.com/product/x-large-side-wheel-for-compact-scopes