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txhunter2
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Posted: August/30/2010 at 09:19 |
Well I have a new zeiss conquest 3-9x40. I was thinking of adding a sunshade to it, but the zeiss is pretty costly.
Are sunshades universal as long as the meet the mm objective(40,42,44,50, etc)?
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stickbow46
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: January/07/2009 Location: Benton, Pa Status: Offline Points: 4678 |
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Definately not,they all use different thread sizes,unless it from the same co.then you may catch a break.
When it comes to Zeiss ,if you play,you pay.It cost me over $100 for two of them,I do have to say they are very well made,but more than a Swaro or a Leica???????????
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2Tonic
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txhunter2
If you look inside the objective bell of your Conquest you'll see a trim ring/thread protector that has to be removed in order to attach a sunshade. The threads are recessed, which is dissimilar to most other brands. The thread pitch differs as well. So, in short, only a Zeiss sunshade will fit, and the price really isn't that bad when you consider the quality; that and the fact that your only alternative is to fire up the lathe and turn a couple on your own ( at five times the price!!). SWFA is the only online retailer to consistently price and STOCK these pieces. Everywhere else only seems to get them when pixies fly by and drop a few off, and then the price seems to go way up til they're out again. PS- When you screw on your sunshade(s) re-install the trim ring in the front one to protect its internal threads and so you don't lose it. |
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SVT_Tactical
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There are some alternative means of making your own sunshade if you wanna take the cheap way out.
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txhunter2
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Ok thanks for the heads up. I have never used a sunshade so I do not really know the true benefit of them.
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SVT_Tactical
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take a piece of heavy black constuction paper of thin cardboard and wrap around you objective bell and secure with a rubber band or tape...... then see if you like the view through. Don't make it long maybe 4" tops!
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stickbow46
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Good suggestion,what he said.
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Ed Connelly
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How about pantyhose???
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Wrong tube ED. He is talking about the scope tube.
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Magnumdood
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My sunshade was $94.00 and the ARD was $199.95; you guys are getting off light.
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