ian_in_the_midlands Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Lamping on my own, I use a lightforce lamp mounted on my scope. I find that light reflects off the moderator and degrades the image through the scope. Do other people have the same problem and what can I do to resolve it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codling99 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 i painted the back face of my sak mod black to stop the same thing happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_in_the_midlands Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I have a SAK on am HMR and do not seem to have the same problem, but have an a-tec on a centrefire and find that I am suffering from the reflected glare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 You can buy a 'mod sock' in neoprene camo. This not only stops the glare but muffles any 'vibration whine' you get on firing. Cost is less than £10 and will probably solve your problem, as it has mine. Try before you buy or borrow a mates first. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guss109 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Just go and buy a neoprene cover for it as it stops the glare and the ping sound if it catches a branch ect. Job jobed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I had the same problem on my 223 with A S&B 8x56 scope tried the neoprene cover found it a waste of time the only thing that worked for me was a sunshade on the scope... :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_in_the_midlands Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I will have a look on ebay for a scope cover. Hawkeye - how long does the sunshade have to be to work? Is it working by shading the light from the lamp so that it does not get onto the moderator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_in_the_midlands Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 They are more expensive that I had expected: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Realtree-Advantage-Camo-Rifle-Neoprene-Silencer-Cover-/220368469081?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET&hash=item334efbfc59 Apart from that, they all appear to be too big for an a-tec moderator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoTshoT-16 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 mod socks work well and quite cheap that one above is a mistake , i bought one from uttings outdoor for £9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 As have been said - Mod socks or sunshades. What scope have you got? I've got a Nightforce shade knocking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_in_the_midlands Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I have ab 8x50 swarovski. I have never looked at sunshades before. I suppose you can buy them from somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 how long does the sunshade have to be to work? depends on how high the lamp is of the scope, the higher the lamp the longer scope shade you will need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redgum Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I have a clulite and the scope adaptor fits nicely onto the varmint barrels on my CZ .22lr and Hmr. I place the lamp underneath the barrel and it takes away the problem, previous to that I had experimented with mod covers and lamp tubes with little luck. I have zeroed both rifles with and without the lamp on and it makes no differance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I have ab 8x50 swarovski. I have never looked at sunshades before. I suppose you can buy them from somewhere? Here you go Sportsman gun centre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossygun Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 hi ian ive got mod covers and sunshades on my rifles ,never have a problem with glare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I use a small patch of tape used on hockey stick handles stuck on the upper rear of the can - it's a clothy sort of matte finish and sticks like poo to a blanket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Went for sunshade fix, but also taped a piece of flexible but stiff thin plastic (about 6" wide and 8" long) around the bottom of the 170 on the front flat rim. Admit it looks silly but this really works especially if you also have a stainless barrel and besides, I only shoot from th truck cab roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) I also have a 50mm Swaro PVS and tried all sorts of things. forget sunshades, forget moddy covers, tried them both. A strip of black insulating tape across a section running from about 5 to7 on a clock face on the far end of the scope will do as a temp fix, do not stick the tape to the lens just the housing, The permanent solution is a Butler creek lens cover on the objective ( barrell) end, when you flip the cover up to shoot it blocks the light in the bottom segment of the lamp getting to the moddy area, yes you do get a slightly dimmer pic but I have enough light to id and shoot at 200 yards plus with an orange lens on a 170 lamp. A Edited February 20, 2011 by Alycidon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_in_the_midlands Posted February 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thanks all for the advice. I had the same problem with your rifle cossygun, so if you have fixed it I know it can be done. Has anyone used the swarovski sun screens? They do not look very long. Can they be stacked to get the length necessary? I was considering getting some flip-up covers so will try that also. Right... time to order a moderator cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyB Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 er you go mate cheap and does the job, fleabay Item number: 160503323890 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_in_the_midlands Posted February 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 That might be worth a a try. The bandages are not sticky - just bond to themselves? Out of interest - why would anyone want to camo up their dog's bad leg?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoTshoT-16 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 wierd people around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) I have had this problem for ages and tried all the things mentioned so far in this forum - none of them worked. However, a few weeks ago there was a similar forum on PW and 'someone' - I can't find the article again to give the credit where it is deserved - came up with the answer. You need to put insulation tape across the lower one third of the front lense of the scope. Don't put it on the lense itself but get a clear lense cover and stick it on that. Yes, it cuts down the light entering the scope but it gets rid of the glare. I can now shoot up to 250yds without much problem using my Leopold 3-10 50mm scope and a lightforce 140 lamp. Keep the magnification as low as you can cope with in the individual circumstances. (You may need a little more than the lower one third taped off depending on your barrel length and moderator). Experiment - it does work. Edited February 20, 2011 by Grandalf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thanks all for the advice. I had the same problem with your rifle cossygun, so if you have fixed it I know it can be done. Has anyone used the swarovski sun screens? They do not look very long. Can they be stacked to get the length necessary? I was considering getting some flip-up covers so will try that also. Right... time to order a moderator cover. I have the standard sun screen on my PVS, it comes with one. Makes no difference to your problem at all. Does help keep rain off the lens though. I think they can be stacked, (not used it for a few months). A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 had to have one made for the scope on me 243, it is about 14 inches long, just butts up to the mod. but works a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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