Focusing the Reticle of a Leupold Scope

[South Pender]

I'm trying to "focus the reticle" of a new-to-me BR-36X Leupold scope (with fine CH reticle) and am having a real problem with the Leupold instructions. I should probably mention that I've had much the same problem with all my Leupold scopes.

The problem I'm having is in seeing any change in the clarity or sharpness of the reticle when I turn the eyepiece focusing ring over a large range. I've started by turning the eyepiece all the way out (counterclockwise) and then turning it in in stages of about one revolution at each stage. There is such a long range of turns of the eyepiece that I don't detect any change in reticle clarity or sharpness whatsoever over quite a few turns, so am uncertain just where to leave it.

I don't think my eyesight is that atypical. I need glasses, but shoot without my prescription lenses on, and therefore set up the scope for that condition.

Any of the rest of you guys have this problem with the Leupold eyepiece reticle focusing procedure? And any suggestions beyond Leupold's as to how to get the reticle properly focused?

 

[LHSmith]

Snap the mounted scope to blue sky and if the reticle is not IMMEDIATELY sharp, adjust the eyepiece again. When done make sure you tighten the lockring against the eyepiece- use both hands. You may have to learn to shoot with your glasses on.

 

[Outrider27]

What LHSmith said. You must look only for a brief moment to check reticle focus after each adjustment, as your eye adjusts its focus if you change the adjustment while you look through the scope, giving you a false indication. In this case, the adaptability of the eye is a two edged sword that works against you.