Leupold scope failure

[Diabolus]

I returned my brand new Leupold scope a few weeks after I got it because the turrets stopped making any click noise/feel when they were turned. I received it about three weeks ago after they claimed to have rebuilt both turrets (it still did not feel like the one the gun shop had on display).

I could not figure out why I was not able to get the scope to zero, but this was my second time zeroing a scope so I figured it was something I was doing wrong. After shooting three boxs of Federal Match .308 it was obvious there was something wrong with the scope or the mount (M1A). I tried adjusting both turrets and they had completely failed, they were just turning in place and they were loose by about 1 millimeter! Before you call me an idiot for shooting so much I did reach out (about 1.5 boxes into this ordeal) to another M1A owner that had the same setup as me and I asked for help. He basically said he was having a tough time zeroing in his scope as well so I figured it must not be as easy as I had thought so I continued to shoot.

I am really disappointed, it cost me 20 bucks to return the scope the first time and 75 bucks in ammo and the range fees.

Do you think it’s reasonable to request a brand new replacement instead of another repair?

[CavTrooper]

Perfectly reasonable. Let them know that its the second time its been returned, leopold scopes cost the big money partly because of thier no nonsense return policy.

[ocabj]

This may seem like an obvious question, but are you sure you have the scope turret screws tightened down? Not sure what model scope you have, but target turrets are designed so you zero your turrets with respects to the hash marks but loosening the turret screw once you have the reticle zeroed. Then you can move the turret freely without moving the reticle so you can set the turret on the 0 hash mark. Then you tighten the turret screw.

[Diabolus]

This may seem like an obvious question, but are you sure you have the scope turret screws tightened down? Not sure what model scope you have, but target turrets are designed so you zero your turrets with respects to the hash marks but loosening the turret screw once you have the reticle zeroed. Then you can move the turret freely without moving the reticle so you can set the turret on the 0 hash mark. Then you tighten the turret screw.

Yep, my buddy checked that out when I brought it home.

[proraptor]

Oh man dont tell Xenophobe!

[chickenfried]

Should've bought a nightforce


just making fun of the typical response to a having problems with XXXXX brand non-leupold scope.

[jkasandiego]

try checking your M1a scope mount, M1a scope mount are hit and miss.It may not be a scope problem.

[metalhead357]

Oh man dont tell Xenophobe!

Amen to that!!! And dont tell me that either! Finnally just installed one my wife bought me last Christmas.........awaiting some range time...hope it dont happen here!!!!

ask for a new one!!!!!!!!!

[Diabolus]

I called again today and they issued a call tag for UPS. I'll pack it up tonight and ship it out tomorrow - hopefully it gets replaced.

[Diabolus]

Leupold came through and I got the scope replaced. I am very happy with the customer service even though it took a couple of returns to get everything right.

Little bit of work on my end and a few phone calls, but overall their reputation was true and I'll be a long time supporter.

[metalhead357]

Leupold came through and I got the scope replaced. I am very happy with the customer service even though it took a couple of returns to get everything right.

Little bit of work on my end and a few phone calls, but overall their reputation was true and I'll be a long time supporter.

thank you for the followup & awsome to hear that at least one place is still living up to old reputations.

[Blue]

Leupold came through and I got the scope replaced. I am very happy with the customer service even though it took a couple of returns to get everything right.

Little bit of work on my end and a few phone calls, but overall their reputation was true and I'll be a long time supporter.

So how's the new scope shoot?

[EricCartmann]

i hate returning stuff. when i pay leupold money i expect leupold quality. funny thing is i have bought cheap chinese scopes with no problems whatsoever.

[metalhead357]

i hate returning stuff. when i pay leupold money i expect leupold quality. funny thing is i have bought cheap chinese scopes with no problems whatsoever.

I've had luck that way too...up to a point; all my China crap works fine on clear sunny days....take it out on a foggy or rainy morning for hunting though and they definitely show they're not up to the task(s) at hand.

Sometime...sometimes you DO get what you pay for

[Diabolus]

The new scope shoots awesome! I am very happy with it...