Ok. Lab scopes are awesome, I just never would have thought to check that. My friend that had it come loose just pulled the front cover and re tightened the bolts.It wasn't wildly loose but I can move it with a screw driver. It was the last thing left. I switched everything else. I'm done banging my head against the wall for now, I'm thankful my father in law helped me out this week with his fancy scope. Now to tare it apart, hope I can get back pulling for next weekend