Rifle Scopes cleaning kit for nightforce scope

[Grizzdude]

Can someone recommend a good cleaning kit for my nightforce scope? when I go out shooting the lens gets a little dirty due to all the sand and dirt flying around so my original plan was to use low pressure compressed air across the lens (not directly at it) to get rid of dirt particles first. then I would use a q tip dunked in rubbing alcohol to clean the lens and then follow up with the lens cloth that came with my scope. Is that a bad idea or should I go with a reputable lens cleaning kit? Thanks

 

[remau308]

Re: cleaning kit for nightforce scope

The Q-Tip and alcohol is a great idea, but I would not recommend any kind of compressed air.

 

[scudzuki]

Re: cleaning kit for nightforce scope

A lens pen has worked well for me.
Got my first one with a Trijicon scope and have carried it in my range bag ever since. They sell for $10.

Joe

 

[sib1948]

Re: cleaning kit for nightforce scope

I agree with lens pen I also got with my ACOG. Have since purchased several others from other manufactures that are exactly the same only different logos. Have worked well for me for years. Crystal lens without scratches. Just use moisture from your breath to get the lens moist for the shammi end ot the pen.

 

[Jesse1973]

Re: cleaning kit for nightforce scope

Instead of compressed air (canned air) try a camera lens bulb looks like one of those snot sucker things for babies that are congested .Giotto makes a nice one that can stand on its own or check the baby section for one that is cheaper .

 

[Temp9]

Re: cleaning kit for nightforce scope

Used to use canned air on my DSLR lenses. The trick is to use short bursts and keep the can upright at all times. That being said, I've switched to LensPens exclusively and couldn't be happier.

 

[Trigger Monkey]

Re: cleaning kit for nightforce scope

A lens pen and some Zeiss wipes will pretty much take care of all of your lens cleaning needs. It's also faster and easier to use instead of q-tips and what not.