rayo Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 Morning Guys I've a chance of buying a used axion xm30 key. thermal. It's got a little bit of rubbing wear to the body and a split eye cup. I've googled for the cost of a replacement eye cup but couldn't find one so contacted Thomas Jacks who told me the unit would have to be sent to them for fitting. I thought it was just a case of off with the old and slide on the new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 Just had a look at mine. It does look as though you might be right. However, because of my arthritic hands (anything can happen) I didn't remove it totally, just far enough to realise it could be a bit of a fiddle. If a dab of superglue isn't going to sort it satisfactorily and it will definitely need replacing, take it off for a shufti. I'd be surprised if following a quick measurement you can't find something suitable which is advertised for various optical instrument on the Emporium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayo Posted June 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 17 minutes ago, wymberley said: Just had a look at mine. It does look as though you might be right. However, because of my arthritic hands (anything can happen) I didn't remove it totally, just far enough to realise it could be a bit of a fiddle. If a dab of superglue isn't going to sort it satisfactorily and it will definitely need replacing, take it off for a shufti. I'd be surprised if following a quick measurement you can't find something suitable which is advertised for various optical instrument on the Emporium. Thanks for the reply mate I'm going to look at it on Thursday. I might be able to glue it. It's £550 so I suppose I could live with a split eye cup. I was going to buy a new xm30f but apart from recording on the f model I'm not sure if it would be worth a extra £500 for that option. I only need one for air rifle distances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelletPinger Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 The eye cup is split because people fold it back to get a proper view, plus it’s quite hard on your eye socket. I use one of these pigs ears that blocks the light in daytime and comfortable to have touching your eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 Yep, agree, if you've got it for shooting then you don't need all the extra add ons that cost. You'll be pleasantly surprised regarding the effective range of these. PP has it sussed. Perhaps he could tell us from where he got the pig's ear - now that IS a silk purse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 3 hours ago, wymberley said: Yep, agree, if you've got it for shooting then you don't need all the extra add ons that cost. You'll be pleasantly surprised regarding the effective range of these. PP has it sussed. Perhaps he could tell us from where he got the pig's ear - now that IS a silk purse. I bought the same things of e bay for a few quid. The originals last barely a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelletPinger Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 6 hours ago, wymberley said: Yep, agree, if you've got it for shooting then you don't need all the extra add ons that cost. You'll be pleasantly surprised regarding the effective range of these. PP has it sussed. Perhaps he could tell us from where he got the pig's ear - now that IS a silk purse. This is the one I used on my Axion Key 30, now on the XQ38LRF. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Soft-Rubber-Cover-33-35mm-Eye-Protector-For-Rifle-Scope-Recoil-Eye-Cup-Protector-/333075475263?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayo Posted June 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 8 minutes ago, PelletPinger said: This is the one I used on my Axion Key 30, now on the XQ38LRF. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Soft-Rubber-Cover-33-35mm-Eye-Protector-For-Rifle-Scope-Recoil-Eye-Cup-Protector-/333075475263?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Thanks for that bud much appreciated 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted June 7, 2022 Report Share Posted June 7, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, PelletPinger said: This is the one I used on my Axion Key 30, now on the XQ38LRF. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Soft-Rubber-Cover-33-35mm-Eye-Protector-For-Rifle-Scope-Recoil-Eye-Cup-Protector-/333075475263?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Many thanks. As it happens I have that on my GT14 which still has the rigid lens cap but the rubber had gone walkabout. Have you 'modified' yours? I have another type on the way and will sing out if it's any good. Edited June 7, 2022 by wymberley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelletPinger Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 15 hours ago, wymberley said: Many thanks. As it happens I have that on my GT14 which still has the rigid lens cap but the rubber had gone walkabout. Have you 'modified' yours? I have another type on the way and will sing out if it's any good. No, just cut it down in the length as it’s way too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 41 minutes ago, PelletPinger said: No, just cut it down in the length as it’s way too long. Agh! Terminology again. Your cut it down is my modified. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, PelletPinger said: No, just cut it down in the length as it’s way too long. Many thanks again. Looked at it. Thought about it. Did it. Edited June 8, 2022 by wymberley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelletPinger Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 3 hours ago, wymberley said: Many thanks again. Looked at it. Thought about it. Did it. Jobs a fish as they say👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 8, 2022 Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 Ant supplies has 3 types of rubber pig's ear for scopes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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