Trouble Using My Scope

[hrb02]

I went to the range yesterday to sight in my Rem 700, 30-06 (It's been a while since it's been out of the safe). I have a Leupold VX III with a B&C reticle mounted on top.

So here's my problem. I could not keep my eye focused on the reticle. I would involuntarily refocus on the target and the reticle would almost disappear. I could make it "reappear" if I closed my eyes momentarily and reopened them. But after about 3 seconds, my eye would revert to the target and the reticle would fade again.

I have never had this happen before and it kind of freaked me out. I'm sure it's in my head, but would appreciate any thoughts, advice or suggestions.

 

[asknight]

I've had that same problem on certain days where my eyes were fatigued. Usually on days of getting a lot of sunlight before going to the range made this prevalent.

Possibly contributing to this effect is that your reticle may be a little out of focus. You can adjust it by turning the eyepiece of the scope. If on a good day, you catch yourself having to "try" to focus on your reticle, the focus adjustment is your culprit.