Sun shades

[cacklercrazy]

who runs one on their scopes out hunting does it help and is it worth it.

 

[archeranthony]

Never used one

 

[Bonecollector]

I've never been in the situation to slide it out to make a difference. I try to avoid looking toward the sun's general direction.
But it's built in so I'm ready when a situation may arises (big buck/bull on the sunny horizon) needed I guess.

 

[JimP]

I used screw on ones for my Leopold's and they do work but after the firs one they start to look a little bit strange on the scope.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

I used screw on ones for my Leopold's and they do work but after the firs one they start to look a little bit strange on the scope.

I have one too for my Leupolds. The downside for me is that they really collect and concentrate dust on the lens, they act like a funnel.

 

[JimP]

I have one too for my Leupolds. The downside for me is that they really collect and concentrate dust on the lens, they act like a funnel.

They do that, it's like holding a empty cup out there so all the dirt and trash can fall into it.

The last time that I used mine was in 2017 when I was on my coues deer hunt down in Arizona, and really didn't need it even with my shot being almost directly into the sun rise, however the sun hadn't come up over the hill yet.

 

[memtb]

cacklercrazy, We have the Leupold ARD ( anti reflective device), which is a honey combed device, typically shorter than the typical shade. These devices have their plusses and minuses.

Pluses.....work good if attempting to use the scope while looking in to the sun, and offer protection to your objective lense.

Negatives....in twilight, they reduce the amount of light entering the scope. They also add some length to the scope, making some scope covers impractical to use.

We carry ours in our day/fanny packs, and use the as needed. If we know that our game will be in a location where we will be looking into a setting or rising sun.....we put them on. For daytime use, they can stay on as they are not a hinderence and do offer scope protection. In dusk situations, they are removed.

Honestly....we don’t use them often, as they’re a bit of a pain potentially putting on taking off. But, when you really need one.....you’ll be glad it’s there! memtb

 

[Bonecollector]

They do that, it's like holding a empty cup out there so all the dirt and trash can fall into it.

The last time that I used mine was in 2017 when I was on my coues deer hunt down in Arizona, and really didn't need it even with my shot being almost directly into the sun rise, however the sun hadn't come up over the hill yet.

Yeah, I can see this being an issue

 

[memtb]

I failed to mention, that sometimes on a very bright sunny day in the snow, the reflected light or glare from the snow....can also become a problem with the scope. Not likely.....but once, at just the wrong time could cost yo7 a shot! memtb