spandit Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Further to this thread: http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/332281-match-the-scope-to-the-rifle/ I duly put the Hawke 4-16x50 AO on the HMR. Knowing it would need zeroing I went out this evening and set up a 50 yard range (illuminated as it was dark!). Got the elevation adjustment OK but despite counting the clicks I couldn't get the azimuth dialled in. Further investigation found that the erector tube wasn't moving at all in the azimuth plane. I unscrewed both turrets and with the aid of a torch and a thin screwdriver, I managed to move the erector spring round to the right place again but I'm not confident it will stay there. The scope seems to be working as it should now, but by then I was too cold to try and zero it again. On the plus side, the new .22 Sako Finnfire wasn't too far out and after a bit of tweaking, the rifle was producing nice tight groups at 50 yards (ironically using the Hawke IR scope taken off the HMR). Trigger seems a bit heavy (HMR is too light, if anything) so I'll play with that some other time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les*1066 Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Hawke scopes have a lifetime warranty if you're the first owner [and still have the receipt] - send it back for repair or replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Hawke scopes have a lifetime warranty if you're the first owner [and still have the receipt] - send it back for repair or replacement. +1. I have a Hawke 6-24x50 AO IR on my HMR and it's bang-on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted March 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Hawke scopes have a lifetime warranty if you're the first owner [and still have the receipt] - send it back for repair or replacement. I'm not the original owner, sadly, it was one I bought off here. I have messaged the chap I bought it from to see if he has the receipt although for £45 it's not the end of the world and I can always use it to make another Futon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted March 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 He didn't have the receipt and Hawke want £42 to repair it, so looks like I'll have to replace it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 That sucks - do you like the scope? Repair will be cheaper as replacing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Hawke scopes have a lifetime warranty if you're the first owner [and still have the receipt] - send it back for repair or replacement. I believe I am correct in saying it is a Limited Lifetime Warranty (10 years). I have always found Hawke/Deben accommodating on warranty and/or repair work, have another word. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted March 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 That sucks - do you like the scope? Repair will be cheaper as replacing it. It's OK, not amazing. Worth the money I spent on it but double? I'm not sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 It's OK, not amazing. Worth the money I spent on it but double? I'm not sure It's difficult... Depending what your after youl be spending £150+ replace it with a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted March 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Just arranged to buy a S/H Bushnell Legend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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