Cleaning Scope Lens-What To Use

[tmwinds]

I have an assortment of moderately priced scopes on Air Rifles and .22 rimfire rifles. They are stored vertically in gun racks. Some of the scopes do not have lens covers and accumulate dust on the lens. How would you suggest cleaning without damaging the lens. I was thinking maybe canned air.

 

[dryhumor]

Never used canned so can’t really comment. It is probably the safest way I would think.

You can cut a gun sock up and use sections over the objective and let the excess flop over. Or cut enough to just cover all of the scope. I’ve got more cut up ones than whole ones…

 

[Fast14riot]

A squeeze bulb blower works very well without possibility of damaging seals. Camera suppliers sell "rocket blowers" but a $2 blue squeeze bulb syringe (aka baby snot sucker) from the pharmacy aisle works excellent. Follow up with a clean natural bristle brush.

 

[david kieffer]

Never use canned air . The drastic temperature drop can and will crack your lens . This has happen many times , don't be the next .

 

[tmwinds]

Never use canned air . The drastic temperature drop can and will crack your lens . This has happen many times , don't be the next .

Good catch, I never thought about the temperature drop from a pressurized container but you are absolutely right.

 

[moondog]

Canned air is fine if you use it right. NEVER invert the can. Always blow it on your hand first and try not to use full force. I use it at multi day dusty matches,,,,,carefully.

 

[moondog]

At home I use LOW pressure compressed, filtered air.

 

[JEFFPPC]

I do not need to avoid dust at the ranges I shoot at. But I am fussy about keeping my lenses covered unless I am ready to shoot. I see guys cleaning with uncovered lenses and cringe.

 

[SSL]

Camel hair brush followed by puffs of air from a squeeze bulb and end up with a microfiber cloth.

 

[moondog]

I do not need to avoid dust at the ranges I shoot at. But I am fussy about keeping my lenses covered unless I am ready to shoot. I see guys cleaning with uncovered lenses and cringe.

I would NEVER touch my lens with dust on em. Blow off the dust or flush it with water first.

 

[nettle]

I use these.

Amazon.com

 

[CJ6]

I have an assortment of moderately priced scopes on Air Rifles and .22 rimfire rifles. They are stored vertically in gun racks. Some of the scopes do not have lens covers and accumulate dust on the lens. How would you suggest cleaning without damaging the lens. I was thinking maybe canned air.

I believe there's a article on here about a shooter that used canned air on his scope and it shattered his lens.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I believe there's an article on here about a shooter that used canned air on his scope and it shattered his lens.

It’s sure a good reminder for me not to ever attempt it.

 

[moondog]

I believe there's a article on here about a shooter that used canned air on his scope and it shattered his lens.

I've seen the aftermath from it. Upside down can=no bueno. Use it with some common sense and it's fine

 

[JFrank]

What’s wrong with packaged and sterile eye glass lens cleaner ?

 

[moondog]

What’s wrong with packaged and sterile eye glass lens cleaner ?

Because if there is dust on your lens, it'll scratch it

 

[moondog]

Years ago, Ziess told me to flush with water after blowing off the dust. One drop of dawn dish soap in a small spray bottle will get the oil or grease off, which holds dust. Flush with clean water, NEW, micro fiber to dry

 

[JFrank]

Because if there is dust on your lens, it'll scratch it

How about very soft and fine brush to off the dust first ?

 

[6.5 forever]

How about very soft and fine brush to off the dust first ?

Yeah aren't these made for high end camera lenses?

 

[Kracken McGraw]

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/102241379?pid=473171
Several different brands of these are offered.