Scope adjustments backwards? Vortex Scope

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AHA! (I think... you'll have to double-check me on this... it's early : )

You get a scope with a standard crosshair on which the turrets are swapped. You install it with the elevation turret on top, which puts the windage on the left side... looks weird, but... hey. Now, when you turn the "windage" turret counter-clockwise, your POI moves left. However, turn the "elevation" turret counter-clockwise, and the POI moves in the expected up direction... which is akin to what my thermal does, but it's totally digital : )

Seems like the turrets operate identically (i.e., they're threaded in the same direction), but since the "windage" would be on the wrong side, you get the opposite result. The "windage" screw that becomes the "elevation" screw just directly replaces it, and thus works as expected.

Which still make me wonder, since how could DR be getting that result unless the threads were left-hand instead of right-hand or vice-versa? Not going to happen by accident. Or maybe an "erector" lens was left out? But then again, you would notice that with a BDC reticle.

I would be so curious I would probably warranty it with a request that they tell me how it happened : )

yeah that make sense. What if the scope is mounted with a 90 degree turn with the elevation on the left side and windage on top?

 

[DustyDog]

yeah that make sense. What if the scope is mounted with a 90 degree turn with the elevation on the left side and windage on top?

Yep... that was the example I was giving : )

" ...the turrets are swapped. You install it (the scope) with the elevation turret on top, which puts the windage (turret) on the left side."

By "turret", I'm referring to the dial with the markings on it, not the adjusting mechanism in the scope, which I hope is correct terminology : )

 

[justapilgrim]

"You can’t make bad people harmless by making good people helpless." Thanks for another great quote!

 

[DustyDog]

Did you ever get a resolution to this. I have a Viper 4x16 that does the same thing. Was going crazy at Range until I figured out they were backwards. I contacted Vortex they tell me it is impossible for them to be backwards. I have sent them pictures as proof. Waiting for response.

There you go... I am CURIOUS.

And it can get crazy, because most lasers seem to be marked the opposite of scopes. When you adjust "R", the LASER moves right, and the POI moves left. I've always wondered why they don't use the same standard as scopes, in which the POI moves in the direction you dial. I've made some tiny little laminated "cheat sheets" to help me keep it straight. The show both adjustments in both directions, and say at the bottom "LASER MOVES" and "POI MOVES OPPOSITE" : )

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

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[rossi]

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