DIY Scope Sunshade

[ArchieHood 3,692]

Had a go at making a sunshade today for my Hawke 4-12-50 scope,easy to do if you can find the right pipe.The best I could find was some 50mm PVC ducting,this has a enlarged connection end with a I/D

of 54mm,my scope has an O/D of 56mm.If you know any builders or BT,Electric Board workers they should be able to get you a some,you only need the end that is enlarged.

 

 

The flange is approx 100mm long so I cut the pipe with an old handsaw at about 45 deg and cleaned the edge with a sharp blade.

 

 

You then need to cut through the bottom of the shade,this will let it expand over your scope,again de-bur with a sharp knife.

 

 

I then added some Black tape to see if it helped with the look but realised after I need to source something for a better finish.

 

All you need to do now is slip it on your scope and off you go.

 

PS.This was just a quick play at work and their is room for improvement but it gives you an idea.

[ArchieHood 3,692]

Finished article.

 

[rossi_j 99]

Looks sweet, a toataly free mod

 

Getting your set up ready for those long summer days has never been so easy

 

S.p for guide and pics

 

.atb. .ste.

[8shot 192]

ah i wasnt thinking of doing it that way archie

 

i was thinking of putting it inside me scope......ill give it a go and see if it works ifnot ive got ur way to fall on

[nangell 50]

hi lads i have a sun shade to fit a 3-9x50,not sure what scope it fitted ,if anyone wants it pm me ,you can have it just pay the postage cost

 

sun shade now going to matt_hooks

[shepp 2,285]

You'll be on Dragons Den before we know it

[ArchieHood 3,692]

ah i wasnt thinking of doing it that way archie

 

i was thinking of putting it inside me scope......ill give it a go and see if it works ifnot ive got ur way to fall on

If you put it inside the scope and it works,let us know.