deadeye ive Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 From reading hawkeye's dilema and having the same issues my self i decided to put my money where my mouth is I had talked enough on the issue Slight adjustment to bring the beam in line Just got to do the field trials now Ps For solo stake out purposes only ........It's always best to lamp with a mate when on walkabout :blink: BD The solution is very simple BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Not surprised in the least that you cant find that screw i left on your bench with all that rubbish on there looks ok,as you say have to give it a go in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewyjack.22 Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Looks good ive let us know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Copy cat .. ..only kidding. That looks like it may do the job Ive. Good luck, hope it works out. Im sure you will let us know. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 It does look rather awkward though. Just a thought but wouldnt it have been easier to make a simple device to extend from the top edge of the scope forward to stop the light catching on the moderator. Like a carefully cut section of plastic pipe or similar. It would look odd but if it does the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dog Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 AXE, what about a sun shade??? If the lamp is fitted well back on the scope and a 4" sun shade fitted, would that not shoot the light beam over the moderator??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Actually as obvious as this sounds, it doesnt always work. I have the same prob on my Quad, fitting the lamp at thye rear and putting the 75mm sunshade on the scope does help alot, but I still get a little glare. Its ok for me to deal with so I havent bothered with changing it about. I did try mounting the lamp on the side which was great but really gets in the way. The other thing I did was to mount the light from the barrel but I couldnt fold the pods up or wsling the rifle. I just had another thought though, the lamp could be fitted with a louvre. It wouldnt need to extend to far and would probably do the trick just fine. Fancy making one of those Ive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted October 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 It does look rather awkward though. Axe ,If you look closely I have drilled my scope clamp and bolted that to the bracket ..........Take that away and it would'nt look as cumbersome ,ie make a dedicated scope clamp but as this is just a prototype It actually works a treat as the rifle can still be slung over my right shoulder with one leg of the harris up as this lamp is mounted on the left hand side ..It is also quite robust with the bracket having the option of being removed with no detrimental effect to the harris at all As I enjoy solo lamping i have racked my brains trying to solve this and I have simulated every possible senario with the lamp in different posistions and I feel I'm 90 % there with this idea as the only position that looked promising was low and to the side ..A homemade extended sun shade might work ,i don't know really but i feel it would seriously alter the light gathering capabilities of my smidt To reiterate this is soley for the odd stakeout which is somtimes the only way to out wit a crafty Fox Frank ,chewwy ......I'll let you know the in the field results . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Big Dog and Ive i have solved the problem of the glare on mine i went to York guns today and bought 2 sunshades for my S&B. Set me back a few bob but been out tonight and it works a treat can see as clear as day... now im glad i had the barrel shortened by 4" PS tried it with and without filters good either way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dog Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 hawkeye that is one nice set up, what make is you rifle??? I think we will have a similar set up my Pro-hunter has a 20" barrel and T8AR which is a lot smaller so I think glare won't be a problem. I have a 4" sun shade what is the total length of your??? Another thought on glare prevention: - If any of you guys know what DPC is, the black plactic stuff the brickies use for stopping damp rising when they build a wall. It comes in different width. You could put a piece of this on the bottom halve of the lamp, tape it on, it would extend the initial straight beam of the lamp and should prevent the scope picking up the glare. I havn't tried it myself, just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Big Dog and Ive i have solved the problem of the glare on mine i went to York guns today and bought 2 sunshades for my S&B.Set me back a few bob but been out tonight and it works a treat can see as clear as day... now im glad i had the barrel shortened by 4" PS tried it with and without filters good either way... Good man Never thought of that , must try it myself. Thanks hawkeye. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted October 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 now im glad i had the barrel shortened by 4" Well done Mike ............So if you had'nt shortened the barrel would that have been another 2 sunshades :( Ps .........Whats the cost then ...............Have you put your winter energy allowance towards the cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Have you put your winter energy allowance towards the cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted October 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Looks good ive let us know how it goes :yp: :yp: :yp: It works a treat :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 now im glad i had the barrel shortened by 4" Well done Mike ............So if you had'nt shortened the barrel would that have been another 2 sunshades Ps .........Whats the cost then ...............Have you put your winter energy allowance towards the cost The cost was £25.99 each but worth it to sort the problem out...... I have a sunshade that is 4" long from the scope i have on my HMR that is same diameter but the thread was different .....right ******.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 Looks good ive let us know how it goes It works a treat CHAMPION Ive, great stuff, good that you have it sorted mate. Right, fox for every shot taken on the lamp now ha? Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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