How to Disassemble a Zeiss Scope Rifle

Zeiss Optics produces a range of riflescopes for hunting and target shooting. Zeiss riflescopes are highly calibrated optical gear with inert gas chambers (to keep the scope fog-free), windage and elevator dials to zero in the scope and mounts to place the scope onto the rifle. Disassembling a Zeiss scope requires a steady hand to avoid damaging the highly tuned lenses. Do not attempt any modification or repair to the lenses themselves, as this leads to inaccurate and potentially dangerous shooting. Send the lenses into Zeiss for recalibration or tuning.

Things You'll Need

  • Small optical flathead screwdriver
  • Glue solvent
  • Dust-free chamois cloth
  • White sheet or cloth
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Instructions

    • 1

      Empty the rifle of any ammo. Open the chamber and place the safety on. Remove the scope by turning the set-dials under the scope.

    • 2

      Insert the tip of a very small flathead screwdriver under the windage and elevator caps on the center of the rifle. Use caution and slowly pop the caps off the dials, exposing the center set-screws on each dial. Unscrew these and place the caps, dials and fittings onto a white sheet so you do not lose them.

    • 3

      Grip the end of the riflescope using a dust-free chamois and gently but firmly begin to turn the optic-lens housing counterclockwise. Do not force it. If it does not yield immediately, apply a thin coating of glue solvent at the lip or the optic-lens dial and let it work into the seam. Try turning again.

    • 4

      Remove the housing and lens from the chamber. Repeat on the opposite side. Place the lenses into a dust free chamois and wrap them completely as a precaution and safety measure.