Tape in front of scopes? Why?

Silverthorn · November 16th, 2009, 08:57

I am currently following the "Generation Kill" serie on Historia and realized that almost everyone has some kind of rectangle "slit" made with tape in front of their scopes and binoculars (it turn the scope from a round view to a rectangle view, also dramatically reducing the field of view).

Why is that done? Is it to cut the glare of the sun? Is it to reduce the reflection that the enemy might see?

Thanks!

CDN_Stalker · November 16th, 2009, 09:05

Cheap killflash. Reduces the glare in the scope, as well as what the enemy might see for reflection.

Silverthorn · November 16th, 2009, 09:52

It confirms what I tought. I guess in Irak the sun can be a problem

Primus · November 16th, 2009, 09:59

I did this to my scope too (I actually just cut a rectangular shape out of the front scope cap) and it does not reduce your field of vision at all.

FOX_111 · November 16th, 2009, 10:08

I Did the same too.

At night, at max zoom, I noticed a little decrease in luminosity. But that's it. It help prevent reflections pretty well and break the shape of that big round front element that is easy to see.

M4-Tactical · December 1st, 2009, 12:02

On a side-note. Generation Kill has been my fave HBO series since it came out. Rogers on Demand kicks ass!

Come to think of it, I might go pick it up on DVD today.

Outcast569 · December 1st, 2009, 12:22

Is the series just starting or are there only the 7-8 episodes ?

Danke · December 1st, 2009, 12:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outcast569

Is the series just starting or are there only the 7-8 episodes ?

7 episodes and the last one played on History last night. I'm sure they'll run the series a few times this winter.

Outcast569 · December 1st, 2009, 14:12

too bad. They always do that with a good series. Only a few shows then gone.

WhiskeySix · December 1st, 2009, 16:51

It's based on a book. The series is basically the book from cover to cover. I don't think it was intended to go past the number of episodes they made.

whiskey_four · December 1st, 2009, 17:35

As was mentioned, Field of View (FOV) reduction is negligible as is resolution loss. The reduction in light-gathering is the greatest drawback, in my opinion. Before KillFlash and other commercial Anti-Reflection Devices (ARDs), a variety of items were used to include nylon hosiery. Here is an image of a US Army sniper team from circa 1987-1988; note the covering on the binos:

click to enlarge

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November 16th, 2009, 08:57	#1
Silverthorn Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sainte-Julie, Quebec	Tape in front of scopes? Why? I am currently following the "Generation Kill" serie on Historia and realized that almost everyone has some kind of rectangle "slit" made with tape in front of their scopes and binoculars (it turn the scope from a round view to a rectangle view, also dramatically reducing the field of view). Why is that done? Is it to cut the glare of the sun? Is it to reduce the reflection that the enemy might see? Thanks! __________________ Team N.A.P.K.I.N.S (Ninjas And Pirates Kommando Infiltration Night-ops Specialists)

November 16th, 2009, 09:05	#2
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	Cheap killflash. Reduces the glare in the scope, as well as what the enemy might see for reflection. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

November 16th, 2009, 09:52	#3
Silverthorn Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sainte-Julie, Quebec	It confirms what I tought. I guess in Irak the sun can be a problem __________________ Team N.A.P.K.I.N.S (Ninjas And Pirates Kommando Infiltration Night-ops Specialists)

November 16th, 2009, 09:59	#4
Primus Super Moderator Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ottawa, ON	I did this to my scope too (I actually just cut a rectangular shape out of the front scope cap) and it does not reduce your field of vision at all. __________________ MODT - Magnus Operator Development Team - tu fui ego eris Gray Fox Strategic - @grayfoxstrategic on Facebook / Instagram

November 16th, 2009, 10:08	#5
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	I Did the same too. At night, at max zoom, I noticed a little decrease in luminosity. But that's it. It help prevent reflections pretty well and break the shape of that big round front element that is easy to see. __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

December 1st, 2009, 12:02	#6
M4-Tactical Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Park	On a side-note. Generation Kill has been my fave HBO series since it came out. Rogers on Demand kicks ass! Come to think of it, I might go pick it up on DVD today.

December 1st, 2009, 12:22	#7
Outcast569 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta	Is the series just starting or are there only the 7-8 episodes ? __________________

December 1st, 2009, 14:12	#9
Outcast569 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta	too bad. They always do that with a good series. Only a few shows then gone. __________________

December 1st, 2009, 16:51	#10
WhiskeySix Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario	It's based on a book. The series is basically the book from cover to cover. I don't think it was intended to go past the number of episodes they made.

December 1st, 2009, 17:35	#11
whiskey_four Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: GTA \| Ontario	As was mentioned, Field of View (FOV) reduction is negligible as is resolution loss. The reduction in light-gathering is the greatest drawback, in my opinion. Before KillFlash and other commercial Anti-Reflection Devices (ARDs), a variety of items were used to include nylon hosiery. Here is an image of a US Army sniper team from circa 1987-1988; note the covering on the binos: click to enlarge

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