Source for Scope Repair

**Bud Helms** · December 31, 1999, 11:29 AM

Gentlemen,

Can any of you recommend a reliable source for rifle scope repair or refurbish?

I have an old Herter's model H55139, 2 3/4 x 21 fixed power and a not quite so old Weaver V9-II Micro-Trac 3x9 variable.

They have both lost their gas seal, but I love them both, especially the Herter's.

Any advice?

Sensop

**Bud Helms** · January 2, 2000, 11:25 AM

C'mon guys, surely someone knows of a place to get these scopes fixed up.

Sensop

Joe D · January 2, 2000, 12:13 PM

I think Premier Reticle does. Went I get back to work Monday I will post their #. Too bad T.K.Lee is no longer with us. He could fix anything.

**Bud Helms** · January 2, 2000, 06:25 PM

Thanks.

Joe D · January 3, 2000, 11:38 AM

The last # I have for Premier is 304-874-3917
Wardensville, WV. Dick Thomas be the man. I am not sure if he repairs scopes or just replaces the reticle. If he does not I would think he might know someone who does.

**Bud Helms** · January 3, 2000, 08:34 PM

MUCH obliged, Joe.

Sensop

fubsy · January 6, 2000, 06:47 PM

try going to sniper.com you might get some advice on shops that are able to help...fubsy.

**Bud Helms** · January 8, 2000, 06:34 PM

Joe,

I contacted Premier Reticles. They were polite and professional and told me, very nicely, that I was an idiot for not using Leupold scopes (not really!).

But Chris (Dick's son) was very convincing that I was probably at the knee of the "diminishing returns" curve on those old scopes.

I am "thimking" he may be right.

Sensop

December 31, 1999, 11:29 AM	#1
Bud Helms Staff Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 12,912	Gentlemen, Can any of you recommend a reliable source for rifle scope repair or refurbish? I have an old Herter's model H55139, 2 3/4 x 21 fixed power and a not quite so old Weaver V9-II Micro-Trac 3x9 variable. They have both lost their gas seal, but I love them both, especially the Herter's. Any advice? Sensop

January 2, 2000, 11:25 AM	#2
Bud Helms Staff Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 12,912	C'mon guys, surely someone knows of a place to get these scopes fixed up. Sensop

January 2, 2000, 12:13 PM	#3
Joe D Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 1999 Location: Alabama Posts: 455	I think Premier Reticle does. Went I get back to work Monday I will post their #. Too bad T.K.Lee is no longer with us. He could fix anything.

January 2, 2000, 06:25 PM	#4
Bud Helms Staff Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 12,912	Thanks.

January 3, 2000, 11:38 AM	#5
Joe D Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 1999 Location: Alabama Posts: 455	The last # I have for Premier is 304-874-3917 Wardensville, WV. Dick Thomas be the man. I am not sure if he repairs scopes or just replaces the reticle. If he does not I would think he might know someone who does.

January 3, 2000, 08:34 PM	#6
Bud Helms Staff Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 12,912	MUCH obliged, Joe. Sensop

January 6, 2000, 06:47 PM	#7
fubsy Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 1999 Posts: 1,363	try going to sniper.com you might get some advice on shops that are able to help...fubsy.

January 8, 2000, 06:34 PM	#8
Bud Helms Staff Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 12,912	Joe, I contacted Premier Reticles. They were polite and professional and told me, very nicely, that I was an idiot for not using Leupold scopes (not really!). But Chris (Dick's son) was very convincing that I was probably at the knee of the "diminishing returns" curve on those old scopes. I am "thimking" he may be right. Sensop