Rifle Scopes cheap and easy sunshade for multiple scopes? any good idea's?

[rockwind1]

i quickly cut a legal hanging file folder and wrapped it around my zco the other day, it stuck out like 9" and work fine, just taped it on to itself,, no tape on the ZCO. yes i have nice sunshade for my atacr's and a steiner but just trying out the zco and don't want spend my life savings on something i may not use much,, (zco sunshade)

where i usually shoot, the sun seems to be more of an issue this time of year, lower in the sky.

just wondering if there were some other cooler more inovative quickie range solutions that anyone has come up with,, like beer can coolers or similair

 

[FuhQ]

 

[Trigger Monkey]

Yeah, I used an arm board once during a stage with one elastic arm band going around the hand guard and another going around the scope tube, it worked in the moment. I've also seen shooters using cardboard ammo boxes and the sheets from stage descriptions to fashion sun shades with either due to sun or inclement weather.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

The koozies that have the metal bands in them and snap around things will work in a pinch. I’ve used them between day optics and clip ons too.

If it doesn’t thread in, or clamp on it’s going to come off with movement though.

Personally I’d just not be cheap after buying a $4K optic and pick up a proper sunshade for it.

 

[rockwind1]

The koozies that have the metal bands in them and snap around things will work in a pinch. I’ve used them between day optics and clip ons too.

If it doesn’t thread in, or clamp on it’s going to come off with movement though.

Personally I’d just not be cheap after buying a $4K optic and pick up a proper sunshade for it.

‘sup Corey
Well, I didn’t PAY 4k for it.
But I might. Order and shipping takes time, In the meantime, just looking for other ideas for short term in case it happens again

So far, 2 out of three responses are from cool folks. Not bad.

 

[rockwind1]

Yeah, I used an arm board once during a stage with one elastic arm band going around the hand guard and another going around the scope tube, it worked in the moment. I've also seen shooters using cardboard ammo boxes and the sheets from stage descriptions to fashion sun shades with either due to sun or inclement weather.

stretchy things are super handy! Thanks for the intelligent response. If only everyone could do that.

 

[carbonbased]

i quickly cut a legal hanging file folder and wrapped it around my zco the other day, it stuck out like 9" and work fine, just taped it on to itself,, no tape on the ZCO. yes i have nice sunshade for my atacr's and a steiner but just trying out the zco and don't want spend my life savings on something i may not use much,, (zco sunshade)

where i usually shoot, the sun seems to be more of an issue this time of year, lower in the sky.

just wondering if there were some other cooler more inovative quickie range solutions that anyone has come up with,, like beer can coolers or similair

Hanging file folder? This man is an accountant. Or lawyer.

Anyhow, Monstrum makes this condom-thing in three sizes:

Or this rain hood thing:

MKM:

Universal Sunshade (Full)

Universal Sunshade (Full) If you have an optic that doesn't have a sunshade available, want to swap a single shade to multiple scopes.

www.mkmachining.com

MKM seems to have also sold a half-moon universal shade (mentioned in description and shown in pic) but it’s nowhere to be found on their site.

A SH member makes these:

Sonoran SunShade

Sonoran shade is a sun shade for binoculars when glassing toward the sun off a tripod, also called a sun shade, bino shade, glass, shade. Also works with spotting scopes, called a spotter shade.

www.lswild.com

Soft Scope Shade Cover

Has anyone seen this shade cover? If so do you know who makes them? Thanks Moe0820

www.snipershide.com

Another universal shade:

Adjustable koozie:

Search for rifle scope universal shade (or substitute “riflescope”), riflescope koozie shade, flexible riflescope koozie (or hood, or shade), slim can koozie, adjustable koozie, etc

Off-topic but during my search for the OP I ran across these scope caps on Amazon. Says they are from a “small business”. Seem to work a little differently than other caps…see a user’s video on that Amazon page.


Ok OP, you fat lazy bastard that’ll be a $20 research fee.

 

[carbonbased]

Ok this might be the ticket. Or another ticket to CHEAP BASTARD HELL. Lol



searched for slim+can+koozie+neoprene+camo

 

[Trigger Monkey]

The Monstrum one looks like it has legs for an emergency or an oddball scope that doesn't have a sunshade but I wouldn't trust that rubber baseball cap looking one at all, it looks like the sides need to come down farther and the "bill" extend out a little more, like the MKM one I didn't see before I wrote all that out lol.

 

[Tyler Kemp]

We used to make the "half moon" style you mentioned, but most folks opted for the full reach around, so that's what we offer now.

 

[Trigger Monkey]

most folks opted for the full reach around, so that's what we offer now.

It's just got damn common courtesy

 

[smoothy8500]

just taped it on to itself,, no tape on the ZCO

Afraid of messing up the cool rattlecan paint job?

 

[carbonbased]

The koozies that have the metal bands in them and snap around things

On a beer-related note, I don’t think I’ve seen these. I cannot find them either…not using the correct search terms obv. Been using an old-school thick foam one haha

 

[hlee]

On a beer-related note, I don’t think I’ve seen these. I cannot find them either…not using the correct search terms obv. Been using an old-school thick foam one haha

Search “slap wrap can cover…”

 

[carbonbased]

Search “slap wrap can cover…”

Thx for that man. Old dog, new tricks. Saw one with a LED light in it! Strange.

Ran across this puppy for the OP. So stylin’ on the firing line with a camo hoodie for his scope.

 

[rockwind1]

Hanging file folder? This man is an accountant. Or lawyer.

Anyhow, Monstrum makes this condom-thing in three sizes:
View attachment 8289891

Or this rain hood thing:
View attachment 8289892

MKM:

Universal Sunshade (Full)

Universal Sunshade (Full) If you have an optic that doesn't have a sunshade available, want to swap a single shade to multiple scopes.

www.mkmachining.com

MKM seems to have also sold a half-moon universal shade (mentioned in description and shown in pic) but it’s nowhere to be found on their site.

A SH member makes these:

Sonoran SunShade

Sonoran shade is a sun shade for binoculars when glassing toward the sun off a tripod, also called a sun shade, bino shade, glass, shade. Also works with spotting scopes, called a spotter shade.

www.lswild.com

View attachment 8289900

Soft Scope Shade Cover

Has anyone seen this shade cover? If so do you know who makes them? Thanks Moe0820

www.snipershide.com

Another universal shade:

Adjustable koozie:

Search for rifle scope universal shade (or substitute “riflescope”), riflescope koozie shade, flexible riflescope koozie (or hood, or shade), slim can koozie, adjustable koozie, etc

Off-topic but during my search for the OP I ran across these scope caps on Amazon. Says they are from a “small business”. Seem to work a little differently than other caps…see a user’s video on that Amazon page.


Ok OP, you fat lazy bastard that’ll be a $20 research fee.

A LAWYER!!!! thems fightin' words! firefighter, retired now.

and your Google-Fu is impressive! thanks for the links.

i used my file folder invention again the other day.

I owe you a beer. I can't believe both you and my wife think i am lazy!

 

[rockwind1]

On a beer-related note, I don’t think I’ve seen these. I cannot find them either…not using the correct search terms obv. Been using an old-school thick foam one haha

if redneckbmx says they work, then I would bet anything they work. i will say that the thing that goes between my scope and pvs-30 looks very much like a beer cozy, which is i mentioned it.
but my feelings are hurt and I am going to go cry for a while.
back soon with more stupid questions,,,,

 

[rockwind1]

Hanging file folder? This man is an accountant. Or lawyer.

Anyhow, Monstrum makes this condom-thing in three sizes:
View attachment 8289891

Or this rain hood thing:
View attachment 8289892

MKM:

Universal Sunshade (Full)

Universal Sunshade (Full) If you have an optic that doesn't have a sunshade available, want to swap a single shade to multiple scopes.

www.mkmachining.com

MKM seems to have also sold a half-moon universal shade (mentioned in description and shown in pic) but it’s nowhere to be found on their site.

A SH member makes these:

Sonoran SunShade

Sonoran shade is a sun shade for binoculars when glassing toward the sun off a tripod, also called a sun shade, bino shade, glass, shade. Also works with spotting scopes, called a spotter shade.

www.lswild.com

View attachment 8289900

Soft Scope Shade Cover

Has anyone seen this shade cover? If so do you know who makes them? Thanks Moe0820

www.snipershide.com

Another universal shade:

Adjustable koozie:

Search for rifle scope universal shade (or substitute “riflescope”), riflescope koozie shade, flexible riflescope koozie (or hood, or shade), slim can koozie, adjustable koozie, etc

Off-topic but during my search for the OP I ran across these scope caps on Amazon. Says they are from a “small business”. Seem to work a little differently than other caps…see a user’s video on that Amazon page.


Ok OP, you fat lazy bastard that’ll be a $20 research fee.

that monstrum thing looks fairly cool and universal!

 

[hlee]

The only stupid question is the question not asked. Oh, what am I saying, there’s a butt ton of stupid questions. Then again, I once cut the bottom out of a solo cup for a field expedient sun shade.

 

[Trigger Monkey]

Thx for that man. Old dog, new tricks. Saw one with a LED light in it! Strange.

Ran across this puppy for the OP. So stylin’ on the firing line with a camo hoodie for his scope.
View attachment 8290148

Awwww....Frank's size

 

[carbonbased]

I owe you a beer. I can't believe both you and my wife think i am lazy!

I am your wife on a secret SH account! Now get off your phone and change the furnace filter!

 

[Hagen]

I thought koozie was another word for sun shade? Never had a beer sit long enough to get warm

 

[rockwind1]

The only stupid question is the question not asked. Oh, what am I saying, there’s a butt ton of stupid questions. Then again, I once cut the bottom out of a solo cup for a field expedient sun shade.

those solo cups are pricey! you must be a wealthy lawyer or accountant!

 

[rockwind1]

I am your wife on a secret SH account! Now get off your phone and change the furnace filter!

dammit! how did you find me? I'm using a VRBO and wearing sunglasses when I login?