Rifle Scope Lense Protector *PICS*

[thephenom]

My KJW M700 has yet to arrive, but I got myself a not-TOOOOO-expensive Tasco 3-9x50 scope. As much as it's not a $200 scope, I would still like to protect my investment. So I got my friend to machine a lense protector that I can use in game. He used some UV Coated acrylic (I think it's acrylic) and made a hood shape cover for the scope.

Might look a little weird in the 3rd picture, but if I wrap the hood with black electrical tape it's hardly noticeable. Doesn't seem to affect the visibility of the scope. I have yet to try this on a sunny day to see if glare would be a problem, hopefully not.

Here's the scope of my CA M15A4, kinda looks weird, so I'll probably stick to an iron sight or get a RDS later on.


Does anyone do similar thing for their rifle scope? (Or am I too worried about being hit on the lense?) I searched the forum, I see some concerning about their RDS, but not many worrying about their rifle scope.

[The Saint]

I've got the lense protector that came with my Tasco 40mm 3-9x illuminated. It doesn't look overly reliable and I'd rather put something better on it, but at the moment there aren't any options within my wallet's comfortable reach. :| I think the stock scope protector will stand up to most guns as long as they aren't blazing at it from within mercy range, or god forbid, takes a 8mm from a 450 fps sniper rifle at 0 degrees deflection.

[thephenom]

Originally Posted by The Saint

I've got the lense protector that came with my Tasco 40mm 3-9x illuminated. It doesn't look overly reliable and I'd rather put something better on it, but at the moment there aren't any options within my wallet's comfortable reach. :| I think the stock scope protector will stand up to most guns as long as they aren't blazing at it from within mercy range, or god forbid, takes a 8mm from a 450 fps sniper rifle at 0 degrees deflection.

You mean the flimsy scope cover with super think plastic for when it's not in use?

I'll test the one I have when my M700 comes, and let everyone know how well it works or doesn't work. Maybe I can ask my friend to machine some more if it works well. :grin:

[Karma]

i just grabbed a piece of plexiglass and cut it roughly round, then use a powersander to make it compleatly round.. i didn't really feel like machining something that day... FYI, p90 users (with the stock projection sight), you can cut a piece of plexiglass that can be weged infront of the lens, if you are worried about it....

[The Saint]

Originally Posted by thephenom

You mean the flimsy scope cover with super think plastic for when it's not in use?

Unfortunately, yes. And it's meant for field use, if only to protect the scope from scratches. If you don't want your flimsy stock cover, maybe you can do some test fires against it and tell me how it holds up.

[The Saint]

Well that was embarrasing. I took at shot at my scope "protector" with my GBB. Punched clean through it on the first shot at a distance of 8ft, so clean in fact that I doubt it would've made any difference from 15ft or 30ft. Well, time to pay the pipper.

[thephenom]

Originally Posted by Karma

i just grabbed a piece of plexiglass and cut it roughly round, then use a powersander to make it compleatly round.. i didn't really feel like machining something that day... FYI, p90 users (with the stock projection sight), you can cut a piece of plexiglass that can be weged infront of the lens, if you are worried about it....

That's a quick way of doing it. :grin:

My friend actually made it quick quite, just input the size/dimension into the computer, and that send the measurements to the laser cutting machine he has. (Pretty cool stuff)

[yanhchan]

Actually there might be a market for these. I'm thinking of cutting a plexiglass circle and stuffing it inside the recess of the front but I don't think that would work so yeah,

[The Saint]

Originally Posted by thephenom

My friend actually made it quick quite, just input the size/dimension into the computer, and that send the measurements to the laser cutting machine he has. (Pretty cool stuff)

If your friend has a price in mind...

[thephenom]

Originally Posted by yanhchan

Actually there might be a market for these. I'm thinking of cutting a plexiglass circle and stuffing it inside the recess of the front but I don't think that would work so yeah,

I thought about that as a first design, but if the the plexiglass somehow comes loose while running around in a game and your gun gets knocked around, then it would totally defeat the purpose. That's why I chose to the current design.

Originally Posted by The Saint

If your friend has a price in mind...

If I get enough interest here, I'll let my friend know. (He won't charge much for it, I would imagine to be ~$10) The only problem is that to make a snuggly hood cover, he's going to need measurement on the optic. Most of the people on here seems to use the 40mm with a few 50mm, but the outside measurement could differ a bit from brand to brand.

[concept_8]

I'd probably take one for a 40mm.
Also if exact size isn't known when he makes em he could always just go a mm or 2 larger than the objective since a larger cover would be easier to fit than a one that's too small.
You can always just line the inner edge with electrical tape till it's snug on the scope.

[The Saint]

Well, since I destroyed my stock lense protector's front lense last night, I scrounged around for a household replacement. I came across the plastic shell that my SL9 mag came in and did some shot test against different sections of it. Amazingly, as long as I'm at least 5' away, certain sections of that wrapping shell will deform but not shatter in the face of repeated 0.25g at ~300fps. I've cut out and fitted a replacement lense with that stuff for the time being.

some people add a front grill. it focuses out so you dont see it(just like you cant see your iron sights even though its right infront of your optics), protects from inpact and covers up the reflectivness of the lense.

"killFlash: Fitted this this model you'll see a killFlash adapter. This cunning device is basically a honeycomb wire mesh that eliminates potential reflections from the surface of the outer lense that could compromise the user's position.

"The patented geometry of the CC-A’s honeycomb shield maintains a clear, bright view through the sight and does not interfere with target acquisition." killFlash

The idea is simple - direct light can pass through, but somewhat like a polaroid lense, light from angles slightly off Centrex cannot get it, and therefore you will not get glare, as sunlight is effectively trapped behind the kill flash. In these two images following you can see the killFlash looking dead on, and then from a slight angle."

from arnies
the pic is from an aimpoint, but i have seen them on scopes also.

[Karma]

I stuck a round of plexiglass into a scope shroud i made. Shroud is made from ABS with the outside and inside turned down(never again, it was a pain in the ass) and attached with 6 tiny set screws. nice and rock solid, protects scope from point blank incoming rounds(i had to test it!), and i can just grabb the shroud and twist for the focus adjustment.

If anyone is interested the scope mount is custom made with Delrin, machined out shape for scope out of it and attached to the alum base. Base is machined to match the curves of the reciever for added strength. i can grab the gun by the scope and shake it around. its rino proof. One of those things that i put too much effort into and am never making again.