Guarder ACOG Scope Problem

Deathblow · January 20th, 2009, 20:44

2 years ago I bought a Guarder ACOG Scope - when it arrived it never worked properly. The red dot is super feint even on the brightest setting. Then every once in a while (like 3 times a year), it will work properly and the red dot is super bright and then after awhile or a few bumps it will be dim again.

Just wondering if anyone has any ideas as to how to go about fixing this scope or should I just trash it?

DB

m102404 · January 20th, 2009, 21:16

If you're up for it and have steady hands...I'd consider rewiring it and tweaking the battery connections. The wiring and copper contacts that they use is pretty horrid.

But...I like to fiddle and spend inordanant amounts of time on lost causes (keeps me married

).

Tys

Styrak · January 20th, 2009, 21:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by m102404

But...I like to fiddle and spend inordanant amounts of time on lost causes (keeps be married

).

Tys

Your wife probably wouldn't appreciate that comment.

landwarrior · January 20th, 2009, 21:38

I have that scope, mine works, and it's very bright...never tried opening it though...sorry

m102404 · January 20th, 2009, 21:54

I've opened one...it's a stone cold bitch ([insert marriage comment here]).

I don't know how 5yr old sweat shop kids get these things assembled...must be their tiny fingers.

Flying Squirrel · January 26th, 2009, 21:12

Try bending the battery contacts up. It could just be making poor contact. That would explain why its not a constant problem.

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January 20th, 2009, 20:44	#1
Deathblow Trader rating Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC - Downtown	Guarder ACOG Scope Problem 2 years ago I bought a Guarder ACOG Scope - when it arrived it never worked properly. The red dot is super feint even on the brightest setting. Then every once in a while (like 3 times a year), it will work properly and the red dot is super bright and then after awhile or a few bumps it will be dim again. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas as to how to go about fixing this scope or should I just trash it? DB __________________

January 20th, 2009, 21:16	#2
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	If you're up for it and have steady hands...I'd consider rewiring it and tweaking the battery connections. The wiring and copper contacts that they use is pretty horrid. But...I like to fiddle and spend inordanant amounts of time on lost causes (keeps me married ). Tys Last edited by m102404; January 20th, 2009 at 21:33..

January 26th, 2009, 21:12	#6
Flying Squirrel Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria BC	Try bending the battery contacts up. It could just be making poor contact. That would explain why its not a constant problem. __________________ "I'm a Rocket Surgeon!" Certified Airsoft Level 2 Bolt-Action Sharp-shooter

January 20th, 2009, 21:38	#4
landwarrior Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario	I have that scope, mine works, and it's very bright...never tried opening it though...sorry

January 20th, 2009, 21:54	#5
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	I've opened one...it's a stone cold bitch ([insert marriage comment here]). I don't know how 5yr old sweat shop kids get these things assembled...must be their tiny fingers.

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