Interesting new idea for a scope dot......need help though
 

I would like to try something that i believe has not been done before. I would like to find a way to get a piece of very light shade window tint to use for material to make scope dots. Light enough that it can be easily seen through when under indoor lighting if need be and light enough to still see the details of the 10 and X ring through a scope, however dark enough to contrast and allow you to center it on say........a vegas/NFAA face target. I can trim to the right size dot w/ a leather punch tool or paper punch, that part is easy.

The part I am struggling with to make this happen is what type of adhesive? Does anyone know of a way to do this or a adhesive of some sort that would work if applied to the back of window tint that won't hinder visibility through the tint dot or fall off if it gets slightly wet at an outdoor shoot? I also want something that can be removed easily and without damaging the lense, just like what you see on regular scope dots.

Any thoughts on how to do this would be appreciated!

RE: Interesting new idea for a scope dot......need help though
 

you may be revolutionizing the scope world with this.

RE: Interesting new idea for a scope dot......need help though
 

Been done, not exacty what you are talking about, but the same concept. You can order stick on sights for you scope that are circles of different sizes, cross hairs, X's, what ever you want really. They also make scopes with a hole in the middle of them so the outside of the target is magnified (or reduced in some cases) and a small portion of the target is not.

Some people aim very well this way because they can focus on the target, not the pin. Like you said, it works very well for spots because you center them on the circles. Circle inside a circle, inside a circle. It works very well.

They also make pins sights that are small apatures.

Paul

RE: Interesting new idea for a scope dot......need help though
 

Yes, I am aware of this and have shot both rings and dots on my scope before. I struggle w/ a ring though at times and a dot doesn't allow me to stare a hole into the X like I would like. I like the idea of being able to see the whole target face. I think this is kind of like using a true spot lense with the center ground differently, just a lot cheaper and more flexibility in terms of dot size, shade, etc.

I will be trying this soon and I have some good ideas now on how to make this happen. I will post pics when I have it done.

RE: Interesting new idea for a scope dot......need help though
 

Rick:

As far as the adhesive, you might want to give Ambroid cement a try. It is pretty clear, fairly strong, and if you need to adjust the position, you can soften it with acetone.

Neat idea. Keep us posted.

RE: Interesting new idea for a scope dot......need help though
 

Rick;
You might want to look for the window decals that many stores sell for holiday home decorating.... they sick to the windows without using any kind of adhesive on them... Might just work if you can find one in the color you need.
Deborah

RE: Interesting new idea for a scope dot......need help though
 

You might try automotive window tinting ... it comes in various shades or tint and the adhesive used on it dosent distort the image's you see when looking through it.
Deborah