scope cleaning

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scope cleaning

Post by Tilb004 » 20 Feb 2020, 7:57 pm

Hi guys ,

Any tips on cleaning scope lenses , camera lenses etc .
Tools that are essential etc .

Off topic , will keep you posted on 243 rebarrel , just waiting for licence approval .

Cheers tilbs
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Re: scope cleaning

Post by TassieTiger » 20 Feb 2020, 8:58 pm

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Steyr Pro Varmint .223 - VX 3
CZ455 .22 & Norinco .22 (vtex 4-12, bush 3-9)
ATA 686 U/O 12g & Baikal S/S 12g.
Adler a110 reddot
Sauer 30-06 - VX 3
Howa 300 win mag. SHV 5-20/56
Marlin SBL 45/70
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Re: scope cleaning

Post by Stix » 20 Feb 2020, 10:22 pm

Go to specsavers or a like store...

Have a look at some glasses/frames...chat up a sheila...mention that you accidentally lost mums glass cleaning fluid & cloth while out riding with the boys...& she's not very happy with you...can she help you out with a cloth & cleaning fluid...and what frames does she think look good on you...

Shouldnt cost you more than a few bob...

If she say's you're a sleaze, tell em Tassie told you to do that... ... ...
The man who knows everything, doesnt really know everything...he's just stopped learning...
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Re: scope cleaning

Post by TassieTiger » 20 Feb 2020, 11:49 pm

Just walk in to spec savers - pick up a heap of cleaning gear and walk out.
When security comes over - tell em, the sign said they were free.
The security guys will say “should have gone to spec savers”
Then you’ll both laugh and walk your seperate ways OR you’ll be arrested for theft. In the case of the latter, give me a call, I’ll give you Stix name and address. :-)
Tikka .260 (Z5 5x25/52)
Steyr Pro Varmint .223 - VX 3
CZ455 .22 & Norinco .22 (vtex 4-12, bush 3-9)
ATA 686 U/O 12g & Baikal S/S 12g.
Adler a110 reddot
Sauer 30-06 - VX 3
Howa 300 win mag. SHV 5-20/56
Marlin SBL 45/70
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Re: scope cleaning

Post by Sergeant Hartman » 21 Feb 2020, 7:47 am

Rotfl you two
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Re: scope cleaning

Post by Tilb004 » 21 Feb 2020, 10:10 am

HaHa ,good one fellas .
It would be legit to ,i wear glasses and shop at specsavers .
thanks for replies .

Thanks tilbs :D
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Re: scope cleaning

Post by Wm.Traynor » 21 Feb 2020, 11:53 am

TassieTiger wrote:I’ve got one of these - works...
https://www.amazon.com.au/0603-0740-Leu ... B001HN5H4S


"Microfiber Cleaning tip automatically replenishes itself". Crikey, that sounds interesting :thumbsup:
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Re: scope cleaning

Post by YoungSC » 28 Feb 2020, 10:52 pm

I've used this technique with success. I use methylated spirits to get rid of some of the grime then go for the distilled water.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBTb1l0jLIw&t=448s

If you want to get into electric theory, watch some of his other videos.
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Re: scope cleaning

Post by Potatoes » 29 Feb 2020, 8:28 am

The spec savers cleaning spray that comes in the grey lid i’ve found is one of the best for removing grime and streaks from my sunnies and i use it on the scope too with good results. Ive used other sprays and they just seem to smudge. I also keep a microfiber cloth in a plastic clip lock bag, and it only ever gets used on the scope to keep it pristine.
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