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Hi,
I bought one SIMMONS 3*9 MAG 22 riffle scope from USA last month in $54 and fixed it on my .22 riffle with proper instruction. When I shooted 2-3 bullets, its + sign is moved from actual target.
I made the target and + again in sync and after shooting 3-4 bullets, its + changed the position. After consulting with some mechanic, he told me the SIMMONS telescope is manufactured in China and its acuracy is not upto the mark. He was advocating me to buy bushnell scope for my riffle.
Now I am confused and not able to identify how to fix this + movement problem in my scope.
First NEVER buy another telescope from Toys R Us ------- we get the most complaints on this telescope brand.
Two suggestions-
1. Find a nearby Astronomy club and have the members help you with the scope.
2. This is what is called a REFLECTOR style telescope. Many beginners setup this telescope BACKWARDS. The large mirror is on the bottom of the scope-- and the eyepiece and focuser is on the UP end of the scope near the front on the side of the tube. Like this picture- http://www.myfirstscope.com/reflector.html
3. Take the scope outside during the day time -- put the eyepiece with the largest number written on it into the focuser. DO NOT USE the 2x barlow if you have one. Practice focusing on a distant object.
Sorry no instruction for that exact telescope-- However you can find instructions for a similar 60mm refractor telescope on the Meade web site-- they all work in a similar fashion.
Look under the REFRACTOR heading for one that is similar to your telescope. http://www.meade.com/manuals/index.html
The eyepiece slips into the hole in the focuser. You might also have a diagonal. Put the diagonal into the focuser first and then put the eyepiece into the diagonal.
You will find it is almost impossible to buy the .975 inch eyepieces that go into this telescope. The cost may be about the same amount as you spent on that scope. This is one of the worst telescopes to buy. We get many complaints on that brand which is being sold by Toys R Us.
You will not find instructions for that telescope. However Meade maintains a web site for all of their telescopes. Look under REFRACTOR for one that is similar to your telescope. They all go together in a similar fashion.
http://www.meade.com/manuals/index.html
maybe this one: http://www.meade.com/manuals/TelescopeManuals/Refractors/Meade70AZ_AR.pdf
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