Is there a practical use for a large sunshade on a rifle scope? I've run it with and without and I can't really tell the difference. I'm sure there is a real purpose otherwise they wouldn't make it right?
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Is there a practical use for a large sunshade on a rifle scope? I've run it with and without and I can't really tell the difference. I'm sure there is a real purpose otherwise they wouldn't make it right?
Only time I want one is Saturday sight-in at Raton when you're facing the late day sun. Never really needed one.
I keep mine on for a couple of reasons-
1 - if I don't I'm pretty much guaranteed to not have it when I need it. (shooting towards a rising or setting sun) Had to do it multiple times at PRS matches and a once or twice at a couple of the CD matches.
2 - when shooting on a troop line (multiple shooters all in the prone next to each other) it helps to keep some of the dust/dirt off the objective lens from the heathens that run brakes [Coffee]
3 - when shooting in rain and snow, it helps keep moisture off the objective lens.
My practice range faces just the wrong direction in the evening, and I regularly need mine. Also, like Shawn says, it's another layer of protection for the objective.
Thanks guys , I'll keep it on because why not . I knew there was some reason they include it and just figured I didn't know enough
Cuz it looks cool duh.
As most of the others have said, I like it for protection. Same thing with my camera lenses. Better to bump/ding the shade than the actual lens.
And on occasion helps with cutting glare from sun.
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Originally Posted by stevenc23
Don't you run UV filters on all lenses?
Have used UV filters but found that it decreased picture quality by cutting down on light transmission. Sometimes use a specific filter for a specific effect but usually no filter. Prefer sunshades for the protection and rather not have anything between the lens and my subject.Quote:
Originally Posted by brutal