[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Beadblasting a scope

Posted: 2/7/2004 10:17:24 AM EDT

i have seen several posts and seen several scopes for sale that were "formerly" gloss, now beadblasted. i have access to a sandblaster and have a good scope, but have a concern that beads or sand will ruin the scope. several of the guys where i live camo their scopes it is just a matter of taping off the lenses and spraying. would i be better to blast or spray with a coat of alumihyde or something? any input?

Posted: 2/8/2004 7:23:28 AM EDT

[#1]

Id paint it wouldnt risk blasting it depending on what scope it was. I have a Bushnell and a Simmons I would blast just to see if it effected the scope at all. You could always buy a Leapers or other such scope to test bead blasting effects.

Posted: 2/9/2004 3:41:48 PM EDT

[#2]

If you're going to try it make sure to use electrical tape. It will stick the best and keep the important parts safe.

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