quick question with maybe a long answer

[ibchez]

A few weeks back I went to zero my muzzleloader and I was finding the my scope would not respond to turret adjustments. I went back to the range a few days later and the POI had shifted to where I was originally attempting to move to. I went back a third time and the POI had shifted again. If all of the mounting hardware is tight on the bases and rings and the barrel were cleaned and seasoned; There has to be an issue with my scope itself, correct? I am looking for some ideas to start investigating. Historically my ML was very accurate, stored after being cleaned lubed and seasoned, and had not been hunted with for a few years. I would prefer to not have to but a new barrel if I can avoid it. Any thoughts appreciated.

 

[MThuntr]

sounds like your scope needs to be fixed or replaced. I remember having an old Simmons scope that had to be tapped to make the adjustments actually move.

What's the make and model of your scope?

 

[ibchez]

Thanks Mthuntr. Its a Cabelas Powderhorn.

 

[MThuntr]

Simple answer is get a new scope...sounds like it's junk. Cabela's supposedly has a lifetime warranty on those scopes but now that Bass Pro owns them I don't know if they'll honor it. Call their Customer Service

 

[sbhooper]

Yep. Junk scope. See if Cabela's will replace it.

 

[ibchez]

Simple answer is get a new scope...sounds like it's junk. Cabela's supposedly has a lifetime warranty on those scopes but now that Bass Pro owns them I don't know if they'll honor it. Call their Customer Service

I called and you were correct, no joy on a replacement.

 

[ShadowFast1]

You might check the alignment on your rings. If they're not aligned it could be applying torque to the scope body that's causing a hangup. If that's good than it's likely the scope. But at least you'll know that it won't affect the next scope you install.

 

[GlockZ]

Either the scope is junk, or as ShadowFast1 mentioned, the rings are not properly aligned causing the internals to jam. Also very sad to see that BPS/Cabela's has voided the lifetime guarantee policy, part of the great experience of being a Cabela's customer was their customer service and how they stood behind their products.

 

[furness]

I'd replace it. Leupold & Vortex are both good about honoring their warranties. Sounds like I'd go someplace other than Cabela's or Bass Pro to buy it.

 

[Mallardsx2]

New mounts and new scope. Start over and re-build you gun and confidence...lol Been there...done that...hence the reason I dont own nor will I ever own any Nikon scopes again.