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9/30/2009 9:36:15 AM EDT
Does anyone know how effective the Tennbraex killflash device is in preventing detection of your optic by human or other electronic methods?  Are there "cons" to having this on your Aimpoint?  Thought I saw something about the killflash making use of irons more difficult, but there isn't much on the Forum about the killflash.  Who likes the killflash and why do you like it?  Thanks in advance.

dvo
9/30/2009 9:44:43 AM EDT
[#1]
It takes away the glare from the lenses. At first it kinda bothered me, because at least for me, it darkened my image ever so slightly. But after I stoped worrying about it, it stopped bothering me. Personally, I really do not think there is any real use for one if you are a non-special forces-type person. I am never "man-hunting" so I am never really concerned who can and who can't see a glare on my aimpoint. Verdict: Cool Factor, but not really great. IMHO.
9/30/2009 11:52:08 AM EDT
[#2]
I find that they are not much fun to use on non-magnified optics.



Wasn't what you asked, but I thought I'd throw that out there....
9/30/2009 12:18:18 PM EDT
[#3]
does the panty hose stretched over the forward lens trick actually work ?

i did this to one of my scopes and i am not sure if it will make a difference.
9/30/2009 12:29:05 PM EDT
[#4]
for "peacetime" use killflashes also act as sunshades, I believe they are equal to a 7" tube style sunshade. I don't think panty hose will have the same effect.
9/30/2009 2:06:46 PM EDT
[#5]
I find it bothersome for shooting smaller targets with my less than desired vision.  I had a hard time shooting at 3.5" X 7" oval targets @ 100 yards with the Killflash on.  For 8" circles @ 100 yard it was OK.
9/30/2009 4:17:35 PM EDT
[#6]
I use the killflash because it came with my M68 when issued. I only notice it when thinking about it on the qual range.
9/30/2009 5:49:14 PM EDT
[#7]
Been using mine for years..

- acts as a cheap disposable cover that protects the lens ( I don't run a cover)
- Gives excellent contrast on a bright sunny day with Snow on the ground so the dot is quicker for me to pick up.

Most people sit and fixate on the dot.... Look at the target (left eye) and put the dot on the target (Right eye) and you put the bullet where you want... real simple....
9/30/2009 5:55:49 PM EDT
[#8]
Quoted:
I find that they are not much fun to use on non-magnified optics.


I don't even like them on magnified optics.  

9/30/2009 6:01:26 PM EDT
[#9]
Unless you are in some area that people shoot at you on a regular basis there is not too much need in a killflash..........most paper targets and rabbits don't seem to care.  Main word there is "need";  most shooters that use it "want" a killflash.
10/1/2009 3:35:13 AM EDT
[#10]
Thanks for the replies and I understand what you are saying.  There is some evidence that .mil and leo have optoelectronic means of detecting optics quickly and from a distance.  As a good guy handling a rifle mounting optics in a bad social situation...you might get "popped' just for being there.  Was wondering if the Tennebraex would be sufficient to disguise the optics from this technology.  Maybe I should have been more clear about my question, but I figured people in the know would understand my concern.  Yea...for hunting and paper punching, who needs one.

dvo
10/1/2009 11:09:15 AM EDT
[#11]
Never used anything like that in Iraq but I know if you try to hide from a thermal sight, you are toast.  A trained sniper worth his salt will see you move and give your position away before he "most times" will see the lens thru a KF.
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