Weird stuff inside of ocular lens- Bushy Elite 4200 4-16X40

[JohnnyPiston]

Rainguard coating outside, but no “lube splatter” coating inside. Truth is, I don’t know what it is or how it got there. Recently purchased scope, minty mint. Waiting to hear from Bushnell regarding this issue- hopefully it’s an easy fix, this scope will complete a cherished springer ensemble

Jonathan

 

[boscoebrea]

could be mold..

 

[Yo]

Hopefully they don't swap you for the updated Japan side focus with 25 yd min focus. Yo!

 

[JohnnyPiston]

Hopefully they don't swap you for the updated Japan side focus with 25 yd min focus. Yo!

A real concern of mine and wouldn't want that to happen. Called Bushnell, described issue and made clear if I send this in I do NOT want a replacement. Was given the supervisor's email and asked to send pics. I'm on it.

 

[Arzrover]

Glad you're on it JohnnyP.

Very strange....

They used to be able to repair, then started just replacing with current models. Nothing current is really the same as those Elites.

Good luck!

Bob

 

[Metalmaniac]

It was probably kept in a damp or very humid basement and the gas leaked out and the mold started growing. I had this happen to a very expensive telescope.

 

[JohnnyPiston]

Glad you're on it JohnnyP.

Very strange....

They used to be able to repair, then started just replacing with current models. Nothing current is really the same as those Elites.

Good luck!

Bob

Bob, I agree the B&L's of old and 4200 1" AO Elites were GREAT scopes for the money. I remember your (to me) legendary USFT Simple Simon always had an Elite 4200 8-32X40 mounted. Let's see what happens. 



Stay well,

J

 

[JohnnyPiston]

It was probably kept in a damp or very humid basement and the gas leaked out and the mold started growing. I had this happen to a very expensive telescope.

This may have been the case. Appreciate your insight on this!

J