I am putting together a new coyote hunting rifle. I am planning to order a new scope from Midway. Should I also order a sunshade? If so how long should I go? The scope is a Leupold Vari-X II 4-12X40 and I will be mounting it on a RRA Predator Pursuit AR15. Most of my coyote hunting is done in the winter with snow on the ground. On sunny days there can be a lot of glare from the snow. I have never used a sunshade on my scope before, will it help or hinder things?
Sunshade for new scope Yea or Nay
- Thread starter BobinIL
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Yes for the shade & given your intended use, I'd say 3' - 4' ought to be enough. Longer may tend to get in the way.
There are also screw-in anti-reflection 'filters' that look like a small version of the grids used over ceiling lighting fixtures. Basically they're made up of a bunch of very small size 'shades' of very short length, mounted in a threaded ring that screws into the front objective. You can still use a shade in front of that, if needed.
The original purpose is to cut down on reflected glare off the front objective element, that otherwise could surprise prey,two- or four-legged) or alert them to your presence.
http://www.nightvisionplanet.com/Aimpoint_KillFlash_A_R_D_Anti_Reflection_Devic_p/aimpoint-12239.htm
This shows the concept but not sure where you'd find one big enough for your 4-12x40.
There are also screw-in anti-reflection 'filters' that look like a small version of the grids used over ceiling lighting fixtures. Basically they're made up of a bunch of very small size 'shades' of very short length, mounted in a threaded ring that screws into the front objective. You can still use a shade in front of that, if needed.
The original purpose is to cut down on reflected glare off the front objective element, that otherwise could surprise prey,two- or four-legged) or alert them to your presence.
http://www.nightvisionplanet.com/Aimpoint_KillFlash_A_R_D_Anti_Reflection_Devic_p/aimpoint-12239.htm
This shows the concept but not sure where you'd find one big enough for your 4-12x40.
I use a four inch shade on my coyote gun . It does two things for me . It keeps any sunlight from reflecting off the front lens, that might spook an animal coming in and, it keeps the front lens dry if it's raining or snowing . The shade will inhibit the light gathering qualities of the scope, but only slightly . I like the flip caps . They work well to keep dust, rain, and snow off when you're moving from stand to stand, and they open quickly if you get a surprise shot .
I bought the factory one for my Burris. Takes the glare off and protects it.
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