Bad customer service on defective scope - Millett 6-25X56mm LRS-1 Long Range Tactical Rifle Scope

One of my friends purchased this scope for me as a gift and after 200 rounds a screw fell out on the inside locking up the magnification ring. I tried to return it under the warranty,but was told that because I didn't have to original receipt and was not the original purchaser the warranty was void. I contacted Bushnell and tried to explain that it was a gift and I have had it less than 6 months. After talking with 4 different people, supposedly each higher up than the other, i now have a $600 paper weight. Do not buy this scope or from millett if you have other options.