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Old 11-27-2007 | 11:03 AM
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how to get condensation out of a gun scope? i have some in my eye pieces, i hope hunting in the rain yesterday in Pa dont wreck my scope and my season.
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Old 11-27-2007 | 11:05 AM
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If the scope is in good condition and it is a quality scope you should never get moisture inside unless it is damaged.
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Old 11-27-2007 | 11:32 AM
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Replace it with one that won't do that, that is the best way.

Sometimes if you let them sit in a warm room for while it will come out, but it will just do it again because it has a leak somewhere.

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Old 11-27-2007 | 11:41 AM
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put it in the oven... lol. Well maybe if you put it in the oven, with the door open, and temp at the lowest setting...... I dont know if I would recommend it tho.
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Old 11-27-2007 | 11:54 AM
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Ok, I thought of a way, beat it against a rock until it breaks open, then use a hair dryer. I would suggest taking it off the rifle first though.

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Old 11-27-2007 | 12:54 PM
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I USE BUSHNELL,ZEISS AND SWORVOSKI AND ITS NEVER HAPPEND TO ME.HOW OLD IS IT?YOU MUST HAVE A BAD GASKET.
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Old 11-27-2007 | 02:54 PM
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its a simmons 3-9X32 it came on my savage .270
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I USE BUSHNELL,ZEISS AND SWORVOSKI AND ITS NEVER HAPPEND TO ME.HOW OLD IS IT?YOU MUST HAVE A BAD GASKET.
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Old 11-27-2007 | 02:55 PM
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If the scope is in good condition and it is a quality scope you should never get moisture inside unless it is damaged.
hes exactly right if there is condensation in your scope you have something wrong with it, get a new one.
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Old 11-27-2007 | 03:07 PM
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New scope! You might be able salvage this season by leaving in garage or something so dont have contrast in temp. to cause condensation. Good luck!
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Old 11-27-2007 | 03:26 PM
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I wouldn't even waste my time with it. Just go get a better quality scope.
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