Objective Lens Threads

[cea1960]

Are the threads on the objective lens universal?

Reason I ask, I just purchased a new Barra scope with a 50mm objective lens and would like to install a sunshade on it. I checked the manufacturer's website and they don't offer sunshades.

 

[lenweber2]

In general no. Although there are so many scopes made with different brands out of the same factory some will fit.

 

[nervoustrig]

No standardization from what I’ve seen and seldom if ever are the thread sizes called out. I always try to add the dimensions in a product review whenever I get one so you may want to search the reviews in case some thoughtful owner has done the same.

 

[ChrisUSA]

Sunshades and AO wheels both. If you are dead set on wanting them, do your research on accessory items (first). There is some universal stuff on the market which can often be a compromise in some way. Sunshades might be tough. Like nevoustrig said, rarely do you see thread size noted. Same goes for honey comb glare reducers. Most are this X part fits X,Y,Z models.

 

[JeffB1961]

see if the maker of the scope you have/want makes a sunshade for it . Hawke makes both a typical SS and a honeycomb one for my vantage and i got the standard one . they don't make a SWAT wheel for their vantage series but the crosman SWAT wheel i had fit perfectly when i took the rubber bushing out of it . sometimes ya gotta tinker a little .

 

[cea1960]

Thanks for the replies. I'll make a cheapo one somehow. It's only for when I'm using the Tactacam as I've found the quality improves with a sunshade on the scope

 

[d3vnull]

See if B&H has the scope you purchased in stock. Set your price point you are willing to pay on a sunshade. Create an account. Email their sales team, tell them what you are looking for (include a link to the scope on their site), and your price point. They will bend over backwards to see if they have one in stock.

I have always gotten good service from B&H.

 

[DARKHORSE1967]

Check out Boondock Outdoors Silent Shades.

Theirs seems to be of foam material of some sort and is a custom fit.

Kind of an outside sleeve and non-marring.

Cheap at less than $15.

Foot note: it looks like a barrel bloop tube, lol!

 

[cea1960]

Check out Boondock Outdoors Silent Shades.

Theirs seems to be of foam material of some sort and is a custom fit.

Kind of an outside sleeve and non-marring.

Cheap at less than $15.

Foot note: it looks like a barrel bloop tube, lol!



These look promising and the price is great, thanks!

 

[Odoyle]

Bottom of an aluminum PEPSI can press fits almost snug on the inside. Be creative paint it matte black inside and out after you do some cutting. Flair out or in with needle nose pliers very slightly and Use thick Teflon tape to keep it in place. The drinking end use a can openner and the bottom a sharp knife. You only lose your recycling fee.

You can opt to flair out put electrical tape on the scope to not scratch and slide on outside and hose pipe clamp.