Sniping in the rain, advice needed

[badas]

Hello all, was sniping in the rain the other day and was really annoyign as i couldn't see what i was shooting at properly through the scope, everything was just a blur

Any tips on how to avoid getting the scope wet and how to dry / clean it properly before i take my shots so i am looking through crystal clear scopes like in a sunny day?

ty

[LtPurcy]

Re: Sniping in the rain, advice needed

Wheres guard sniper he was a sniper he will tell you

[Snowdrop]

Re: Sniping in the rain, advice needed

Get a gortex bivy bag and get the scope in the bag?

[Riotharmus]

Re: Sniping in the rain, advice needed

if you use a sunshade on your scope it's not an issue at all... you can make your own easy enough... easy fix mate. also serves to cut down reflection from the lens... can't recommend them enough!

might want some anti fogging on the eye piece end to stop it fogging up (more likely in the rain!)

[gduk]

Re: Sniping in the rain, advice needed

Hi, depend what scope, Butler Creek do some cool flip ups, protect thescope and give you a cool little ledge to stop rain!!

[badas]

Re: Sniping in the rain, advice needed

its a leapers 3-9x40 scope i have with the easy adjustable click turret (£35 or so on the auction site everyone knows of)

i thought the scope would have been long enough at the front to be classed as a "sun shade"

[Lt. Macka]

Re: Sniping in the rain, advice needed

I guess you mean it was steaming up too?

I had this issue while playing in the snow last year. - and I was firing white bb's lol.

I think guard will have the answer to this one tbh.

Mac

[Intervention]

Re: Sniping in the rain, advice needed

Give the lenses a very light coat of anti-fog - you don't want to smear it making it worse and then attach a sun-shade for rain, plus other mentioned advantages.

Been working for me for 3 (coming on 4 winters).

[Mattplus]

Re: Sniping in the rain, advice needed

Very cheap and quick but crude approach to stop rain falling on the lens would be to get some thick card and wrap it (use tape to attach) around the front of the scope, like a little 'shelter'. Might seriously hinder your fov though. Probably not the best thing to do but just a thought...

[LtPurcy]

Re: Sniping in the rain, advice needed

I guess you mean it was steaming up too?

I had this issue while playing in the snow last year. - and I was firing white bb's lol.

I think guard will have the answer to this one tbh.

Mac

Yet Guard wont answer which is annoying if hes meant to be the real deal will be end all advise then

[gundude]

Re: Sniping in the rain, advice needed

+ 1 on the sunshade.

I have never had problems with any scopes / optics steaming up, Most are nitrogen filled and should stop this happening.

As for cleaning i use a lenspen they work great should you get blurring from rain etc...

[B.E.N.]

Re: Sniping in the rain, advice needed

Don't breathe on it...

[umbrella]

Re: Sniping in the rain, advice needed

The sunshades are indeed awesome, and readily available on a well known auction site... about £7ish as i recall.

[Riotharmus]

Re: Sniping in the rain, advice needed

re mattplus's idea re thick card and tape: you'd be surprised how well this works.. use a bit of sniper tape to keep it in shape and so it slides on and off and it works perfectly!

butler creek style covers won't offer much protection in the rain, though i suppose better than nothing.

the other thing you can try (though a lot don't like it) is an old school anti relfection technique.. again with sniper tape make a mask over the end of the lens leaving only a letterbox apperature to see through.. if it's sized right it doesn't restrict the view, cuts out flash and sill stop the rain.. it will however drastically cut down the light intake to the scope.. so it's not for everyone!

[badas]

Re: Sniping in the rain, advice needed

thanks guys, its not fogging up B.E.N.

looks like iel keep an eye out for some clear flip up sights.

ty