ACOG bubbles in the fiber optics

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - ACOG bubbles in the fiber optics

Posted: 11/19/2011 10:17:08 PM EDT

What the hell do you make of this? Not bubbles, did I crack the glass somehow?
How is Trijicon with this sort of issue? The scope still functions flawlessly, does Trijicon have a refurb program?
Thanks

Posted: 11/19/2011 10:18:59 PM EDT

[#1]

Common 'issue', and not a problem.

Posted: 11/19/2011 10:22:43 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:

Common 'issue', and not a problem.

First post and all that. It's normal.

Posted: 11/19/2011 10:22:59 PM EDT

[#3]

Microwave for like 30 seconds should fix it

Posted: 11/19/2011 10:23:51 PM EDT

[#4]

No need to send it in then? Like I said it now functions flawlessly, I just worry about it.

Posted: 11/19/2011 10:25:52 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Microwave for like 30 seconds should fix it

Broil at 500°F for one hour.

Posted: 11/19/2011 10:27:20 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
No need to send it in then? Like I said it now functions flawlessly, I just worry about it.

Don't. It's normal.

Posted: 11/19/2011 10:28:06 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
No need to send it in then? Like I said it now functions flawlessly, I just worry about it.

Why do you not call 'em and ask?

Posted: 11/19/2011 10:28:59 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:

Microwave for like 30 seconds should fix it

Posted: 11/19/2011 10:31:03 PM EDT

[#9]

Boil it in a bag of milk.

Posted: 11/19/2011 10:39:22 PM EDT

[#10]

Your ACOG has a bubbly personality.

Posted: 11/19/2011 10:44:37 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
No need to send it in then? Like I said it now functions flawlessly, I just worry about it.

You're good. As others have mentioned it is normal. Expect the plastic tube to crack as well. It is also normal. If you are concerned, call Trij customer service.

If your ACOG starts looking bad when you look through it, give Trijicon a call.

Posted: 11/19/2011 10:50:53 PM EDT

[#12]

^^^ Thanks, I'll call them on Monday. I want to sell it but I didnt want to sell it if it was going to be a problem for someone.

Posted: 11/19/2011 10:57:01 PM EDT

[#13]

Does it double as a level?

Posted: 11/19/2011 11:17:41 PM EDT

[#14]

WTF? Is there some kind of liquid or gel in there, or did that develop in solid plastic? If the former... why?

Posted: 11/20/2011 12:01:50 AM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:

WTF? Is there some kind of liquid or gel in there, or did that develop in solid plastic? If the former... why?

It's Lexan. Most ACOGs have "cracks" or bubbles in the Lexan protecting the fiber optic rod. They don't effect the function or reduce the value of the optic.

Posted: 11/20/2011 1:19:58 AM EDT

[#16]

Broken.

I'll give you 5 dollars for it.

Posted: 11/20/2011 1:22:26 AM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:

Broken.

I'll give you 5 dollars for it.

Damn dude, lowball of the century.
.....I'll give you $7.50

Posted: 11/20/2011 2:01:54 AM EDT

[#18]

They're biblical bubbles.

Trijicon put them in there to symbolize the pharaoh's troops drowning after Moses parted the Red Sea.

Posted: 11/20/2011 2:06:17 AM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
^^^ Thanks, I'll call them on Monday. I want to sell it but I didnt want to sell it if it was going to be a problem for someone.

Quite clearly the ACOG is worthless with this defect. Send it to me and I will dispose of it properly

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - ACOG bubbles in the fiber optics

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