What is the best way to clean a riflescope? If you ask this question to a group of rifle enthusiastic, I am pretty sure that they will tell you about different methods. Though various ways can work effectively, they can also include some of the useless things too. Here are some of the myths that you may hear while searching for a reliable method of cleaning a scope.
1. Using a solution to clean the scope
A lot of people will recommend you to use a cleaning solution while cleaning a scope for deeper cleaning. Though it's true that wet cleaning can give you a better result, it can also damage your scope. Scopes are made of different materials and using the solvent on the scope may tear it. So, if you are planning to use a cleaning solution, then you better be assured whether the manufacturer allows it or not. You can contact the customer care or simply check out the user manual to be assured about it.
2. Is dust really that bad?
Dust is considered as the rival of the riflescope. Is it true? Yes, it is. The dust particle can damage the functionality of various functions of the scope. On the long run, it can also decrease the lifespan of the scope. If you operate the scope in a dusk-affected area, then you should consider cleaning the scope every time after you use it.
3. Opening the scope for cleaning
Some people will recommend you to open the scope for deeper cleaning. Sometimes, if fog occurs on the interior part of the scope, then you may want to consider this. However, it is not a brilliant idea to open the scope. Usually, riflescope comes with a one tube construction which is very hard to open. Even if you able to open it, you will never be able to seal it as like as it was before. That means you make space for more dust to enter in the scope. Moreover, opening the scope also destroy some of its properties. Such as most of the scope nowadays come with nitrogen purged properties inside the tube which ensure waterproof and fog proof performance. You will lose such properties as soon as you open the scope.
4. Using the lens pen
Are you too lazy to clean the scope in the usual way? Then a lens pen can be helpful for you. It as small device come in a pen shape and it can quickly clean the dust and dirt from your scope properly. Nowadays, most of the manufacturers are manufacturing such pens. Sometimes, you may receive a lens pen with the scope. If you don't get a lens pen with your scope, then don't be disheartened. They are very cheap, and you can easily find them anywhere offline and online.
5. Regular Cleaning
Regular cleaning is a good idea. It can be very beneficial to keep the scope safe from the dust. In the same way, it can increase the lifespan of the scope. Regular cleaning doesn't require a lot of efforts. However, be careful about over-cleaning.
6. Over Cleaning the Scope
Some people are highly sensitive about their things. If you have a scope and you are cleaning it too much, then it can be bad for the scope. The lens of the scope may get scratch and unwanted blurry marks which will make the scope almost unusable for you. So avoid over cleaning and use the proper way of cleaning the scope.
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Riflescopes never get the attention of the users as much as the rifles do. But the scopes require the same level of care as like as the rifles. So from the next time while you are cleaning the rifle, don't forget its scope.