Eyepiece focus on a 7.5 Leupold scope.

[Darrel in Minn]

I have a used scope I would like to get a little closer for my eye to see. Is it best to turn the eyepiece out or in, untill out of focus then turn to focus for my eye? I would like to do it right the first time. I know how to do the old Weavers, but it seems to me the Leupolds were just backward of the Weaver. Though I would check here first. Thanks, Darrel

[Rick in Oregon]

Darrel - Assuming the eyepiece is screwed in most of the way, it's usually necessary to loosen the lock ring, then turn the eyepiece out (counter-clockwise) to focus for your eyes.

I've found the best way to do this is to turn it out a few turns, then look up at a clear blue sky or completely overcast sky (no dark/light clouds), and then look at the reticle. It should be clear and sharp against the background.

Now that I've reached the ripe age of 61, I find that scopes that were focused for my 20 or 30 something eyeballs, now need to be re-focused in the manner described. Many of my scopes now have quite a bit of male thread showing on the tube, indicating the eyepiece has been unscrewed a considerable amount to reach proper focus.

[Alan in GA]

:) UNscrew the eyepiece until reticle starts to look blurry. Then screw IN until reticle looks sharp. I don't know which scope brand recommended this, but it was probably 40 years ago. About 100 scopes since, I don't think I've read instructions since then, so check me on it!
I remember I still have the factory instructions on my first ever scope, a Weaver V-22 purchased in 1964. I went with Weavers until I bought a Redfield 4X-12X about 1969 - probably read those instructions, too. Then, I bought the first of MANY Leupolds a Vari X II 2X-7X. Had maybe 20 Leupolds and one NightForce. Toss it a dozen or more cheapies that came with used rifles and pistols.
I've always done the 'unscrew til blurry, screw in just until focused'. But now I'm thinking I might better read some instructions again,,,it's been a while!

[Darrel in Minn]

Rick, I have noticed that I have to adjust the eyepiece on my scopes a little over the years too. Darrel