Thread: How do I remove this scope turret

Hi all.
I am needing to remove and hopefully replace my scope turrets. The scope is a Leica ER 3.5 - 14 x 42.
having searched the net for info, I have drawn a blank, so decided to put it out here on the forum and see what comes back.

As you can see from the photo, the turret is a simple hunting turret with no peripheral screw fasteners and no visible central screw.
I am looking to replace both elevation and windage with either Kenton generic moa or factory TT style turrets if possible??
Does anyone have experience, ideas or even a link to a scope specific drawing/expoled view?
Im sure it is quite simple but am reluctant to take a stab without knowing a little more than i do; especially with such delicate components.

Any ideas?

The plate with the writing is possibly glued or stuck with double sided adhesive. There may be 1 or more screws underneath it.

Originally Posted by xyon

The plate with the writing is possibly glued or stuck with double sided adhesive. There may be 1 or more screws underneath it.

I thought that might be the case and have tried tentatively to lift it. May just have to give it a bit more of a nudge.

I wouldn’t put an exposed turret on an ER5 even the factory fitted ones are know for being extremely mushy and I have a feeling that I’ve read somewhere that if it wasn’t factory fitted with a “target turret” you can’t just retrofit one anyhow

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

I wouldn’t put an exposed turret on an ER5 even the factory fitted ones are know for being extremely mushy and I have a feeling that I’ve read somewhere that if it wasn’t factory fitted with a “target turret” you can’t just retrofit one anyhow

I understand your comment about exposed turrets and if I do go down that path I'd possibly machine up new caps if dimensionally that can be done, utilizing the existing thread.

So the disc was glued on and came away with a bit of persuasion.
Would the dialing ring be fastened to the central screw with loctite? And if so is applying heat to release it a good idea?
Any thoughts?

I've been talking with Leica in Germany, they are able to replace the current turret with a BDC. The scope is packed up and being delivered to the NZ agent for forwarding.
It'll be interesting to see how long it takes.

Just in case anyone is interested in how this turret works.