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Posted: 12/4/2004 5:26:15 PM EDT
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I had a chance to take my NV scope to the range. The problem is - at the club I shoot at - the rules are you can't shoot after sunset. Well it was a dark and gloomy day and I thought it would be great to sight it in on. Well it wasn't dark enough - the reticle wouldn't even show up - it was still too bright out. Has anybody used a #5 or #10 welding lens in front of the scope to cut down the light transmission? Any distortion? Will it affect the zero after it's removal? I am trying set up my coyote gun for some night time action. |
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Most NV comes with a demnist cover that allows a very small amount of light into the objective, allowing you to zero and test the night vision without damaging the tube. You could probably make your own cover out of a regular lens cap, start out with a very small pin hole in the center of the cover and increase the size until there is enough light coming in. You will be amazed that the night vision will just need a very small hole to see through during daylight. |
| The cover I have has four holes spaced near the edge of the cover, I was told by the company that I buy it at - that the lens cover will change the point of impact when the scopeis used without the cover. I have seen the type of cover that you are talking about. |
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I used to use a laser bore sight for zeroing my NOD's, its a bit crude but will put you on paper and allows you to prepare for your outing right at home. Find a nice clear cut somewhere out in the boonies and finalize with some live fire. Then you will be dead on. JohnM a Home |
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