Bushnell Banner Scope Question

[BigBoxaJunk]

I picked up an old Bushnell Banner 3-9 X 40 scope along with a rifle yesterday. I really just wanted the rifle and the scope wasn't attached, and I didn't really check it out as thoroughly as I should have.

When I did, later at home, I could see that the cross-hairs are not at the normal vertical/horizontal position, but are at about a 45 degree cant. I'm not a scope guy, but I know this isn't the way that scope is supposed to be. It has a ding on the front tube, right at the edge that I'm sure I can press out, and the rest of the scope appears in good shape and the lenses are clear.

My question is, can I fix the cross-hairs or is the scope toast?

Any input would be appreciated.

 

[cwillour]

Most likely toast. If the turrets are leveled properly, it sounds like a problem in the internals and, IIRC, Bushnell only offers a 1yr warranty.

 

[Yeah]

This'll do the trick. Filmed just down the road from me.

[video=youtube;r-GmsTfzJ-E]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-GmsTfzJ-E[/video]

 

[42769vette]

Toast

 

[tradertator]

I've use the method that Yeah posted a few times with good luck. A claw hammer also does a nice job.

 

[ADDICTED2TONE]

Lol! I wasted money once on a Tasco World Class for my 336. Same thing, reticle all jacked up.
I'll be fixing it on my next range day.