Fieldcraft Can anyone tell me what this is?

[Dropkickahippie]

Hey guys, first time poster.
I've been using the hide for along time, it's a great wealth of knowledge. Usually I'd research this kinda thing without bothering anyone, but...

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Compon...hotoblog900.jpg

What is that thing on the top-front quarter of his glass? Is this a pad? Some type of IR camouflage piece? I'm having a hard time understanding the benefit of such an item on your scope. Am I missing something obvious?
Thanks guys.

 

[huntinggamo]

Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?

it is an improvised shade, it is used when he puts his pvs-22 or other night optic in-front of his normal day scope, i would imagine it would have the added benefit of helping to keep the scope cool during the day, but i dont see what that would really do. as far as the shade it's purpose is to block any light between the end of the scope and the eyepice of the night optic, i have seen knight ones that were mfg for that purpose or what guys do alot is use a foam can coozie and cut the bottom out of it....

 

[Dropkickahippie]

Re: Can anyone tell me what this is?

Ahh... Like the built-in shade on the Pvs-29's. That makes sense. I would think the coozie would be a better option as it has 360 degrees of coverage around the scope. I also searched a little bit and it looks like a forend skid plate. Thanks for the info.