On my Savage Axis .243 I have a Weaver 3-9 scope on it. It came with the gun when we bought it. A couple years ago, I was hunting and I turned the turner-zoomer-thing (can someone inform me what it's actually called? I have no idea lol) and when I looked through it the reticle was crooked... like, really crooked. Then I think we fixed it somehow but I don't remember how. I haven't had it happen since until this morning, when I was coyote hunting, and I turned it to zoom in to 9 power and it made the reticle crooked. So I tried turning it back to 3 power and it went past the little white dot, and made the reticle crooked the other way. It isn't loose in the rings. Something is turning inside it. What do y'all think is happening with it? Anybody else experience this?? thanks

I'd be replacing that scope ASAP, especially if that's your deer rifle.

Time for a new scope.

yup replace , you probably won't get a weaver on a combo warrantied
I had that on a couple of Bushnell scopes do that

one nice thing about Vortex is if it does that they do warrantee it . I haven't had any of theirs do it but buy once and know they take care of it if it does break.

that ring goes by a few names

zoom
magnification adjustment
power adjustment
magnification ring
power ring

sort of mix and match those words but some variation of ring or adjustment and zoom , power or magnification

Another vote for Vortex. They are a great company with outstanding customer service. Eric

That should never happen. Replace it!

Thanks guys, I appreciate it!! Sounds like I should get a Vortex. Any recommendations for a specific model?

Depends on your budget. I've been happy with all my Vortex products. Scopes and bino's.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1026737640?pid=563289

This is lot of scope for $100

Depending on you budget might consider a Vortex Crossfire II 4 -12 X 44 once securely mounted and zeroed is a rock and dependable. Have 3 on 3 different rifles 22lr, 243, 30-06 and have not had any issues with any. Optics are crystal clear regardless of magnification.

Not sure what my budget would be... probably 150 max

Thanks!

That looks like a good one and that's a heck of a deal too, thanks!

Fleet has these on special for $130.

Crossfire 3-9x40

Oh yeah nice! I'd probably only need 3-9 instead of 4-12

I have one of those and 4 of the 2-7x32

they work well on a budget

The Vortex Crossfire line is made in China. I don't have any experience with them but wouldn't take one for free. The Vortex high end line is made in Japan and the intermediate lines are made in the Philippines. I have a couple of Vipers and Diamondback HPs (all made in the Philippines) and have been happy with them. The glass is decent. The reticles are on the fine side which is great at the range and in good light but something a little thicker would be better in low light. Some great deals can be found on Vortex scopes at times.

If I was going to buy another scope it would be a Trijicon. I have a Huron on one of my rifles and like it a lot plus they have a reputation for durability.

Scope isn't turning in the rings is it?

Oops, see you checked that, missed it first time, lol

I know some are made over seas, but I have watched them make scopes in Barneveld , Wi.

He's a kid with a <$150 budget who's not hunting the north slope. Crossfire or whatever Vortex model will suffice killing deer and coyotes in Wisconsin for now.