gnoahhh:
For sure on the proper tools. Years back I had an extremely well used Bushnell Sports View with a wide angle 22X ocular. A wonderful spotting scope. After about 25 yrs of use, the eyepiece fogged when I did several 2,500 ft changes in elevation over a couple rainy days of deer hunting.
Heated it up and cleared it for the balance of the season, but knew things were not right. All that was needed was to unscrew the eyepiece, tear it down, clean the surfaces, reassemble, and seal. That demanded a variety of spanner wrenches for the eyepiece, however, which I do not have, to reach in and turn locking rings. Sent it to the company and they said no parts, but for $100 bucks they'd give me a newer model and dump the original. Regrettably, I fell for it and got some 15 to 60X zoom deal about 2 ft long that was a total POS. Yard sale for $25.00 and I think I took the buyer for a ride. Still regret that one to this day.
Last edited by 1minute; 09/02/16.
