scope finish damage
#1
scope finish damage
I have a CVA Kodiak Magnum. This year I mounted a new Weaver Classic K-4 scope. I'm happy with how the scope is performing; but I noticed when I was cleaning the rifle that the breach blast has marred the finish on the scope. I wiped the scope down but the markings remained.
My question is can anyone give some advice on protecting the finish of the scope? I was thinking of putting a coat of clear lacquer on the area that is effected by the blast to see if that will minimize the damage. Any advice will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
My question is can anyone give some advice on protecting the finish of the scope? I was thinking of putting a coat of clear lacquer on the area that is effected by the blast to see if that will minimize the damage. Any advice will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
#3
Isnt the Kodiak Magnum a drop action gun like the Omega? Haven't really heard of that style gun having blowback issues on the scope.
Anyhow, on my Knight plunger guns that have the open style breech....I wrap electrical tape around my scopes between the rings. Keeps the blowback from burning the scope, and you can't even tell there is tape on the scope at a glance. Others have fashioned bra type protection made from various materials to accomplish the same thing.
Anyhow, on my Knight plunger guns that have the open style breech....I wrap electrical tape around my scopes between the rings. Keeps the blowback from burning the scope, and you can't even tell there is tape on the scope at a glance. Others have fashioned bra type protection made from various materials to accomplish the same thing.
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Rapid City, South Dakota
Posts: 3,732
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I have a CVA Kodiak Magnum. This year I mounted a new Weaver Classic K-4 scope. I'm happy with how the scope is performing; but I noticed when I was cleaning the rifle that the breach blast has marred the finish on the scope. I wiped the scope down but the markings remained.
My question is can anyone give some advice on protecting the finish of the scope? I was thinking of putting a coat of clear lacquer on the area that is effected by the blast to see if that will minimize the damage. Any advice will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
My question is can anyone give some advice on protecting the finish of the scope? I was thinking of putting a coat of clear lacquer on the area that is effected by the blast to see if that will minimize the damage. Any advice will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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#7
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)
Posts: 10,917
The scopes on several of my guns get scorched. I just clean them with soap and water when I clean the gun and wipe on a little oil. Yeah, the finish is burned off and they get a gray patch in that area that's not particularly attractive. But who cares. It just doesn't bother me. However, I am wondering how many thousands of shots it will take to burn through the tube.