well, maybe I will give that route a try, as long as it doesn't cost me anything. I just can't believe that this this is defective. I understand that with mass produced products there will be some problems, but you can tell that the hole was put there before the finish was put on the tube. you would think that something like that would be seen before the scope was shipped out. I could not wait to get this scope and get it mounted, now I'm just pissed. Hell, I noticed it without my glasses on. Thanks for the contact info, I will ask for one of those guys.