Is there any reason one would find the need to use a ARD with a sunshade? Or can you get away without using a sunshade by just using a ARD? Sorry for the stupid FNG question. Thanks.
Rifle Scopes ARD/sunshade?
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Re: ARD/sunshade?
an ARD is not so much for anti sun glare, it's to dampen the reflection of your objective lens from the view of the bad guys, an ard is only needed for the very sniperiest of snipery ops
an ARD is not so much for anti sun glare, it's to dampen the reflection of your objective lens from the view of the bad guys, an ard is only needed for the very sniperiest of snipery ops
Re: ARD/sunshade?
Thanks for your help. I was just wondering if using an ARD would eliminate the need for a long ass sunshade? Do they cut out as much sun glare as a sunshade?
I'm not very "snipery" but I don't want to show up at the mall without the coolest shit.
Thanks for your help. I was just wondering if using an ARD would eliminate the need for a long ass sunshade? Do they cut out as much sun glare as a sunshade?
I'm not very "snipery" but I don't want to show up at the mall without the coolest shit.
Re: ARD/sunshade?
will an ARD dampen the sun glare, sure a little, but not near as well as a full sun shade
will an ARD dampen the sun glare, sure a little, but not near as well as a full sun shade
Re: ARD/sunshade?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VJJPunisher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">will an ARD dampen the sun glare, sure a little, but not near as well as a full sun shade </div></div>
That's what I needed to know. Thanks, man!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VJJPunisher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">will an ARD dampen the sun glare, sure a little, but not near as well as a full sun shade </div></div>
That's what I needed to know. Thanks, man!
Re: ARD/sunshade?
If you get one of the ARDs that is an inch thick or so (like USO makes or some of the nicer screw-on Tenebrex) then it can be as effective at cutting indirect glare as a sunshade that's twice a long. Getting the ones that just clip onto the end of your objective like a little filter don't do much (in regards to glare.)
If you get one of the ARDs that is an inch thick or so (like USO makes or some of the nicer screw-on Tenebrex) then it can be as effective at cutting indirect glare as a sunshade that's twice a long. Getting the ones that just clip onto the end of your objective like a little filter don't do much (in regards to glare.)
Re: ARD/sunshade?
I have a bushnell elite 3200 and have the butler creek scope caps with ARD and the ARD really cuts down the optic clarity or brightness i see through the scope.
Just FYI.
Heath
I have a bushnell elite 3200 and have the butler creek scope caps with ARD and the ARD really cuts down the optic clarity or brightness i see through the scope.
Just FYI.
Heath
Re: ARD/sunshade?
I have a tenebrex ard on a leupold mk IV 4.5-14x40, the reason I installed it was to minimize reflection off the scope lens, I use it on a rem 700 tactical ( 20" ) that I use when calling coyotes and the whole set up is camouflaged so I didn't want a shiny glass in front of it, however after using it a few times it's probably not staying on the scope for too long, like somebody else already said it, it cuts down the light gathering and brightness of the scope which is a big detriment for what I use it for. It looks cool tho...lol
I have a tenebrex ard on a leupold mk IV 4.5-14x40, the reason I installed it was to minimize reflection off the scope lens, I use it on a rem 700 tactical ( 20" ) that I use when calling coyotes and the whole set up is camouflaged so I didn't want a shiny glass in front of it, however after using it a few times it's probably not staying on the scope for too long, like somebody else already said it, it cuts down the light gathering and brightness of the scope which is a big detriment for what I use it for. It looks cool tho...lol
Re: ARD/sunshade?
I have a USO ARD in my sun shade from USO and have noticed what was previously stated about brightness and such. Anyone know how or if a USO ARD comes out of a USO sun shade? I'm afraid if I try the wrong way I'll break the ARD.
Thanks.
I have a USO ARD in my sun shade from USO and have noticed what was previously stated about brightness and such. Anyone know how or if a USO ARD comes out of a USO sun shade? I'm afraid if I try the wrong way I'll break the ARD.
Thanks.
Re: ARD/sunshade?
The ARD is much better then a Sun shade for blocking the sun/light. They say a ARD is equivalent to a 7inch sun shade and I believe it. Sometimes the ARD blocks out more light then I would like it too. You are still able to get a clear image and all but its much dimmer and the colors seem different.
The ARD is much better then a Sun shade for blocking the sun/light. They say a ARD is equivalent to a 7inch sun shade and I believe it. Sometimes the ARD blocks out more light then I would like it too. You are still able to get a clear image and all but its much dimmer and the colors seem different.
