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Re: Scopes in snow and fog
« Reply #15 on: December 18, 2010, 07:34:19 PM »
You can also look at blizzard caps/covers.  They function like regualr caps, but are see through---so you can shoot with them on.  When I'm hunting in the rain, I'll just carry paper towels in a ziploc and periocally clean off the lens. 

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Re: Scopes in snow and fog
« Reply #16 on: December 18, 2010, 08:13:38 PM »
When hunting in wet weather (snow or rain) I have lately started using a neoprene cover over my scope.  The brand I have happens to be Scope Shield, but I know you can buy these kinds of covers from a variety of companies.  The things I like: the neoprene is much quieter than the flip-ups; the neoprene doesn't seem to cause as much condensation; and it covers the entire scope and action, so my rifle stays more dry and gets scratched less.  However, Butler makes good products, too (they are just too noisy for me).

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Re: Scopes in snow and fog
« Reply #17 on: December 18, 2010, 09:20:38 PM »
next time you are at the store, ask to see a 4200 and breathe on the lens' to fog them up.....then look through it. pretty much sells itself.

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Re: Scopes in snow and fog
« Reply #18 on: December 19, 2010, 01:49:58 PM »
The lenses didn't have fog on them, inside or outside. The fog was in the air. It was thick but not that bad. So when I looked thru the scope it was magnifying the fog and I could see no elk, period, even though I could see fine without the scope. Sounds stupid, but that's what happened.
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Re: Scopes in snow and fog
« Reply #19 on: December 19, 2010, 02:05:33 PM »
Hmmmm....if that is the case, sounds as if you need a thermal imaging scope.  There are civilian models that can get out to about 900+ meters and work in smoke/snow/fog/rain.  They work better when it is colder outside.  Might find one starting around 11K.  Could try tacticalnightvision.com.  Not sure if there are any non IR versions, so they wouldn't be permitted by the regs for elk, but you can use them on coyotes!!!!

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Re: Scopes in snow and fog
« Reply #20 on: December 19, 2010, 06:59:04 PM »
The lenses didn't have fog on them, inside or outside. The fog was in the air. It was thick but not that bad. So when I looked thru the scope it was magnifying the fog and I could see no elk, period, even though I could see fine without the scope. Sounds stupid, but that's what happened.

most likely there was fog on the lens' I have been there a time or two. if you can see it with your eye, you have no reason to not be able to see it in the scope......now looking through alpha binos.......

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Re: Scopes in snow and fog
« Reply #21 on: December 20, 2010, 09:40:47 AM »
@30 yards I'm sighting down the barrel  :chuckle:
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Re: Scopes in snow and fog
« Reply #22 on: December 20, 2010, 05:31:39 PM »
i take an old inner tube and cut off about an inch and a half piece. stretch it over the scope and it works great!!! usually i carry 2 or three of these.

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Re: Scopes in snow and fog
« Reply #23 on: December 20, 2010, 05:37:22 PM »
Turn that sucker down off max power, 3x or 4x is more than enough.
Trying to look through fog at 12x wont work....
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Re: Scopes in snow and fog
« Reply #24 on: March 06, 2011, 05:25:53 PM »
Safari Sling!  Keeps your rifle horizontal and it's a hell of a lot faster to get a shot off in the timber. My last 3 elk have been at close quarters (25-75 yds) and a snap shot.

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Re: Scopes in snow and fog
« Reply #25 on: March 06, 2011, 06:05:26 PM »
Turn that sucker down off max power, 3x or 4x is more than enough.
Trying to look through fog at 12x wont work....

Yea, that was my first thought. What was the power setting on? I ALWAYS make sure mine is on the lowest setting unless I'm drawing a bead on an animal. Then I up the power. I use either butler creek caps with my dope written on the inside of the back lid, or none at all. I never carry my rifle on the sling unless I'm dragging an animal. Too many years in the military I guess.....
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Re: Scopes in snow and fog
« Reply #26 on: March 06, 2011, 06:41:10 PM »
Safari Sling!  Keeps your rifle horizontal and it's a hell of a lot faster to get a shot off in the timber. My last 3 elk have been at close quarters (25-75 yds) and a snap shot.

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