This is the lock ring on the objective. The scope has been in storage a long time. The scope was NIB when I bought it, and I never applied any kind of lube or grease to the lock ring. Don't know what could be holding it fast.
If this were anything but a scope, I might try heat or Kroil or such. Not up for that treatment here.
Any suggestions?
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