Thread: Weather proofing your rifle.

Originally Posted by Gibo

Tissue in my pocket to wipe scope, the trick is weather proofing that

FYI: Never use tissues for your scope, it will scratch the lens' over time.

Issues with tissues? @Gibo

Originally Posted by Gibo

Tissue in my pocket to wipe scope, the trick is weather proofing that

Gibo, if you got a decent Bushnell it would have rainguard on the lenses. Then you could save your tissues for your arse

Originally Posted by Timmay

FYI: Never use tissues for your scope, it will scratch the lens' over time.

FYI: you are not the boss of me

I'm definitely not, we all know your missus is mate.

Originally Posted by Timmay

I'm definitely not, we all know your missus is mate.

Do you now?

You will find that any cloth or item used to wipe a scope lens could effect the finish, its what is on the lens that does most of the damage.

I would think that obvious, its the tissue construction it's self (even if perfectly clean) that can do damage.

Originally Posted by Timmay

I would think that obvious, its the tissue construction it's self (even if perfectly clean) that can do damage.

How and where is your evidence? How long are we talking? 20 years?

I took my rifle for a walk at okataina after rain, kept finding bits of tissue on the ground.
I thought someone must of gone hunting with a cold. Now I know better lol.
I take a microfiber cloth with me, Mobil were giving them away not long ago.

There is a line of thought that when people have an opinion as to politics/thoughts etc that when presented with facts/figures that oppose their original mind set instead of listening/accepting and changing their own view point they further intrench themselves in their original position.

It would be best for you to do your own research

Originally Posted by Timmay

There is a line of thought that when people have an opinion as to politics/thoughts etc that when presented with facts/figures that oppose their original mind set instead of listening/accepting and changing their own view point they further intrench themselves in their original position.

It would be best for you to do your own research

That's a very lazy way of thinking. If you're making an assertion, it is up to you to provide the evidence that backs it up. Telling people to "do their own research" is effectively saying "I can't be bothered supporting my argument".

Moreover, people "doing their own research" are far more likely to seek out information that agrees with their biases.

So you're full of shit then

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

But now I find the best way to stop my gear getting wet is to stay inside when it's raining. That theory works great for work also.

How did that work for you Down at Stewart Island ... I'm hoping a trip report is in the offing

CD.

Originally Posted by Solo

Moreover, people "doing their own research" are far more likely to seek out information that agrees with their biases.

That's a very good point, could you show me some that says toilet paper is a better choice than microfiber cloths? As any quality optics I've bought came with the latter, not a roll of TP.

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

I hate scope caps.
A piece of rubber pipe same diameter as scope over both ends to extend distance water needs to travel to get to lenses. Similar to a sun shade. Need to use reasonably soft rubber for eye end in case recoil gives you a crack on the forehead.
Looks a bit hori and you get a bit of crap from your mates about the tacticoolness of your shooter. Until it starts raining, then they get pissed off because you can see through your scope and they are dicking around with their fancy flip ups which trap condensation.
But now I find the best way to stop my gear getting wet is to stay inside when it's raining. That theory works great for work also.

Thats what I thought before I got the Leupold caps and now I love them and it's a good reason to stick with Leupold scopes.