Protecting Eotech 3x Magnifier

-Trooper- · January 21st, 2013, 15:29

I'm thinking of getting a RS Eotech 3x magnifier sometime down the line and was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to protect both sides of the lens. I've done some searching, but have come up empty.

One idea was using a PVS-14 sac lens, but I'm not sure if the diameters are the same.

FULLMETAL · January 21st, 2013, 15:35

there is some metal mesh protectors that u can buy...
http://www.google.ca/imgres?hl=en&sa...r:15,s:0,i:127

-Trooper- · January 21st, 2013, 15:40

Cool, but I don't think that will fit. The area is quite shallow.

c3sk · January 21st, 2013, 15:42

Aimpoint ARD's can be fitted into the front of the magnifier. Takes a little effort, but it does work.

-Trooper- · January 21st, 2013, 15:53

Should have asked you first lol.

I'll keep the ARD as a backup. I'm more interested in a clear lens protector. Do you think this can fit on top?

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/665...ack?cm_vc=OBv1

SuperHog · January 21st, 2013, 16:08

Cover to protect it from bbs or just for storage?

-Trooper- · January 21st, 2013, 16:10

Protection from bbs

c3sk · January 21st, 2013, 16:24

Just msg Qlong, he will build you a custom one out of Polycarbonate.

canabubba · January 21st, 2013, 16:33

not sure if this is what you're looking for, or a cover for the actual magnifier.....

http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/gunsmodif...dot-sight.html

If all you need is a round lens cover, buy a sheet of lexan at home depot, draw a circle, and three minutes with a bench grinder and you'll be set. A few dabs of silicone will hold it in place forever.

Jimski · January 21st, 2013, 17:05

Quote:

buy a sheet of lexan at home depot, draw a circle, and three minutes with a bench grinder and you'll be set

exactly, you can even just tape it on your scope.

-Trooper- · January 21st, 2013, 17:09

I'll probably end up doing that if I can't find any other solutions.

deltaop1 · January 21st, 2013, 17:19

Eric,

Would something like this BB Optics Protector work for your situation?

lurkingknight · January 21st, 2013, 17:22

I run a piece of polycarbonate in front of my magnified scope.. probably won't stop a close up hit, but will probably slow it down enough that it won't do much to the actual glass.

Just be aware though, in high moisture environments that space between the poly carb and the lens will fog up. Some anti fog might help, I didn't get a chance to try.

SuperHog · January 21st, 2013, 17:58

Or maybe this...

http://www.popularairsoft.com/news/s...tic-bb-shields

-Trooper- · January 21st, 2013, 18:16

The shields won't help too much since my primary concern is when the magnifier is flipped onto its side.

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January 21st, 2013, 15:29	#1
-Trooper- a.k.a. Egria Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver	Protecting Eotech 3x Magnifier I'm thinking of getting a RS Eotech 3x magnifier sometime down the line and was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to protect both sides of the lens. I've done some searching, but have come up empty. One idea was using a PVS-14 sac lens, but I'm not sure if the diameters are the same. __________________ PURVEYOR OF FINE PARACORD PRODUCTS www.beaconconceptsco.com Click Here For ASC Thread Team GHOSTS - G86 Last edited by -Trooper-; January 21st, 2013 at 15:38..

January 21st, 2013, 15:40	#3
-Trooper- a.k.a. Egria Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver	Cool, but I don't think that will fit. The area is quite shallow. __________________ PURVEYOR OF FINE PARACORD PRODUCTS www.beaconconceptsco.com Click Here For ASC Thread Team GHOSTS - G86

January 21st, 2013, 15:53	#5
-Trooper- a.k.a. Egria Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver	Should have asked you first lol. I'll keep the ARD as a backup. I'm more interested in a clear lens protector. Do you think this can fit on top? http://www.midwayusa.com/product/665...ack?cm_vc=OBv1 __________________ PURVEYOR OF FINE PARACORD PRODUCTS www.beaconconceptsco.com Click Here For ASC Thread Team GHOSTS - G86

January 21st, 2013, 15:35	#2
FULLMETAL Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Montreal	there is some metal mesh protectors that u can buy... http://www.google.ca/imgres?hl=en&sa...r:15,s:0,i:127

January 21st, 2013, 15:42	#4
c3sk (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ก็็็็็็็็็็็็็	Aimpoint ARD's can be fitted into the front of the magnifier. Takes a little effort, but it does work.

January 21st, 2013, 16:08	#6
SuperHog Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Cover to protect it from bbs or just for storage?

January 21st, 2013, 16:10	#7
-Trooper- a.k.a. Egria Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver	Protection from bbs __________________ PURVEYOR OF FINE PARACORD PRODUCTS www.beaconconceptsco.com Click Here For ASC Thread Team GHOSTS - G86

January 21st, 2013, 16:24	#8
c3sk (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ก็็็็็็็็็็็็็	Just msg Qlong, he will build you a custom one out of Polycarbonate.

January 21st, 2013, 16:33	#9
canabubba Trader rating Join Date: May 2011 Location: Winnipeg	not sure if this is what you're looking for, or a cover for the actual magnifier..... http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/gunsmodif...dot-sight.html If all you need is a round lens cover, buy a sheet of lexan at home depot, draw a circle, and three minutes with a bench grinder and you'll be set. A few dabs of silicone will hold it in place forever.

January 21st, 2013, 17:09	#11
-Trooper- a.k.a. Egria Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver	I'll probably end up doing that if I can't find any other solutions. __________________ PURVEYOR OF FINE PARACORD PRODUCTS www.beaconconceptsco.com Click Here For ASC Thread Team GHOSTS - G86

January 21st, 2013, 17:19	#12
deltaop1 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Ontario	Eric, Would something like this BB Optics Protector work for your situation?

January 21st, 2013, 17:22	#13
lurkingknight "bb bukakke" KING! Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa	I run a piece of polycarbonate in front of my magnified scope.. probably won't stop a close up hit, but will probably slow it down enough that it won't do much to the actual glass. Just be aware though, in high moisture environments that space between the poly carb and the lens will fog up. Some anti fog might help, I didn't get a chance to try. __________________ I futz with V2s, V3s and V6s. I could be wrong... but probably, most likely not, as far as I know.

January 21st, 2013, 17:58	#14
SuperHog Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Or maybe this... http://www.popularairsoft.com/news/s...tic-bb-shields

January 21st, 2013, 18:16	#15
-Trooper- a.k.a. Egria Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver	The shields won't help too much since my primary concern is when the magnifier is flipped onto its side. __________________ PURVEYOR OF FINE PARACORD PRODUCTS www.beaconconceptsco.com Click Here For ASC Thread Team GHOSTS - G86

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