Thread: Optics in hot cars?

I find myself in situations where it would be convenient to leave binos in the car. Same goes for a scoped rifle. Please don't panic, I'm not talking about an unattended vehicle. Just want to make sure kids can't access the rifle on a private campsite. Instinctively, optics in a hot car doesn't seem like a great idea. Sealed gas, pressure changes etc. Opinions?

haven't personally had any probs decent gunbags are pretty insulated with the padding binocs are usually under a seat so probably a cooler part of the car

got a size 10 croc here that was in boot of the car...its now 6" long....same car different time....old set of earmuffs,one earpiece broken off strap so hot glued in place...the plurry glue has melted and gone all over the show....thankyou you have reminded me to take binos OUT of car....

I'd be inclined to crack the windows and cover it with a decent blanket. Something to absorb the suns heat first.

Originally Posted by MB

I find myself in situations where it would be convenient to leave binos in the car. Same goes for a scoped rifle. Please don't panic, I'm not talking about an unattended vehicle. Just want to make sure kids can't access the rifle on a private campsite. Instinctively, optics in a hot car doesn't seem like a great idea. Sealed gas, pressure changes etc. Opinions?

Schimdt & Bender quote operating temperatures on their optics.

I'm pretty sure that a car left out in the hot sun will readily exceed those temps given the right circumstances. The boot even more so.

Don't leave a block of chocolate in the glove box either.

Or a surfboard..

how the hell do you fit a surfboard in a glovebox???

and here's me thinking cute titty blonde in a bikini ..... hot optics LOL

Originally Posted by The bomb

Or a surfboard..

In a hot car.