Does my rifle scope need to be returned to the factory for repair?

I have a Leupold 10x45 scope that the inner coating on the objective lens is starting to"crows foot" Does any know if this can be repaired by anyone else besides Leupold. I am very proficient at working on firearms,but a scope is a whole nother matter. I can use it as is,but I`m sure this is not going to get better. I really would hate to have to buy a new scope at this point in time. This,of course depends on the cost of repair on my present one. Any suggestions will be appreciated. The serial no. is L108968,it also is 20yrs old.

Anonymous2009-10-30T12:43:24Z

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Send it to the factory. 144400 NW Greenbriar Parkway, Beaverton, OR 97006 or PO Box 688 Beaverton, OR 97075-0688. They have a lifetime warranty. There's no way you can fix it and not having it fog up because of the loss of nitrogen it is filled with. Tampering with the seal will void that warranty. I know guys that have acquired their scopes second hand and they always fix or replace them. Might not even charge you in this situation.

Their phone numbers are 503-526-1400 and 800-538-7653.

Anonymous2009-10-30T20:05:41Z

I sent a fogged 3x9 back to Leupold. They fixed it many years ago. Send it they're the best. Jesse