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Old 12-29-2003, 06:36 PM
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from the primer when the gun is fired? I've seen these in the catalogs and wondered if one would be needed. I have a new T/C Black Diamond and am putting a Leupold VXII scope on it and don't want to get the scopes finish marred up over the breech area. Is this something I need to be concerned about or only if the gun was subjected to a lot of use?
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Old 12-29-2003, 07:32 PM
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Yes, be concerned. A piece of duct tape will do the job but one of the commercial scope protectors would look better.
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Old 12-29-2003, 09:27 PM
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Thanks for the heads-up, Underclocked! T/C has a black leather one that attaches w/ velcro.......guess I'll be getting one. Don't wanna mess up that purty finish on my Leupold!
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Old 12-29-2003, 11:14 PM
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I just use a piece of leather and tape it on with electrical tape only when using at the range. My buddy uses a piece of cloth. In the field I never worry about it as the few shots will not harm the scopes finish and easily are removed...been doing it for a number of years and can't see any marks on my scopes. But yes they work and it you want to buy one go right ahead.
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