POI shift with Weaver 1-3?

[buzzworm]

Hi, after reading some of the posts about the Weaver 1-3, I ordered one. Last night I sighted it in at 100 yds using 3X. After I was satisfied that it would work at 100, I set up three IPSC targets @ 25 yds, dropped the power down to 1, and did some head shots. When I walked out to check my hits, all the shots were about 5" low, just below the B/C perf. I tried again with same results.

I then moved the power back to 3X, and all the hits were in the A/B head. I tried one at 3x, and another back down to 1X, and the results were the same, right on the money with 3X, but way low with 1X.

Has anyone seen this much POI shift with theirs?

I have 2 Loopy VXIII 1.5-5s that have never done this, but wanted to try a 1X out for shorter games.

Any input would be helpfull.

Thanks,

BW

[Derek45]

I'd exchange it.

My V3 point of impact stays the same when I change between 1, 2, and 3x

[caspian guy]

I'd exchange it.

My V3 point of impact stays the same when I change between 1, 2, and 3x

I haven't seen this problem with mine either.

[Big Bore]

I have had no problems with mine either.

[jobob]

The Weaver is a great little scope, but you can get a lemon with anything mechanical. I'd exchange it where you got it, or contact Weaver. I'm sure they'd help you out.

[AlamoShooter]

in the past Leupold was the only one that guarantied that the point of impact would not change with power.

[buzzworm]

Thanks guys. Just wanted to see if it was "normal" before calling. I'll contact the folks I got it from. I feel confident that they'll take care of it.

Thanks again,

BW

[L9X25]

I experienced the same situation with an inexpensive scope, so I performed a little test. I mounted the scope in a vise and pointed it at a stationary object about 100 yards away. When I turned the power knob back and forth you could see the dot moving around (nearly 12") as the scope moved through the magnification range. The manufacturer said the lenses got out of alignment and replaced it without hassle.