Leupold Firedot dims when shooting

I tried my Leupold AR MOD 3-9x 40mm for the first time yesterday on my StagArms AR. The scope is typical Leupold - that is to say, superb - and I loved the 1/10 mil adjustments.

Since I was shooting in bright daylight I didn't need the firedot, but tried it with a couple of shots just to see how it looks. I noticed that when I pulled the trigger on a shot, the firedot either blinked out, or dimmed for a second or two, but then came back. Is this normal? I did a couple of Google searches vut found nothing. Anyone ever hear of this or experience this? Thanks-

Well, based on 80 views and no responses, I'm guessing this is a new question.

I called Leopold tech service this am and was told, unnfortunately, that this is not some sort of normal self-protection function for the electronics (which is what I was hoping), but rather a problem. So, it's got to go to Oregon for service.

Darnit.

Yes: I had that same thought. going to go to the range Friday to see if this occurs again. Non sense in hurrying since I'm past the 60-day Midway USA return window and Leopold gives a lifetime warranty.

Thanks all; yes, going to try all that (and a fresh battery also).

problem fixed

Went to the range today - 100 and 200 yard (see photo).

Problem recurred, so I folded a small piece of masking tape into a circle about the size of a dime, placed it over the battery, and replaced the cover. Problem solved; must have been a loose battery.