Hawke Nite Eye 4-16 x 50 AO IR

[Mike357]

I have acquired the above scope with the SR6 reticle along with a rifle I have bought.

The rifle is for Gallery Rifle and therefore the scope is overkill and I don't like "fussy" reticles. It is in good condition but it seems to have what appears to be a small black line on the reticle in the 10 o'clock position right on the outside of the field of view. It looks like a piece of thread rather than a scratch. (Any ideas how I can get rid of it?

Current retail is £160.

Does £60 seems reasonable :) :)

[ovenpaa]

Is the small black line in focus? I can only work on experience, marks at the objective end tend to be less visible and the most visible seems to be the glass the reticle is etched into. We had an IOR explode grease over this area and it was very noticeable and in focus.

[Mike357]

I would say the black line is as in focus as the actual reticle. I have cleaned both lenses so I reckon it is inside the scope. Heaven knows how it got there!

[ovenpaa]

Hmm... have you tried shaking it vigorously, does it move? I do wonder if you can dislodge whatever it is and move it outside of the field of vision.