T tipper Full Member Full Member Minuteman Oct 19, 2010 740 0 74 CA Aug 13, 2011 #1 Aug 13, 2011 #1 Can high altitude(15000') cause a scope's seal to leak or draw moisture in when returnning to sealevel.
Can high altitude(15000') cause a scope's seal to leak or draw moisture in when returnning to sealevel.
H Hellbender Gunny Sergeant Full Member Minuteman Apr 23, 2008 1,559 315 Lebanon, Missouri Aug 13, 2011 #2 Aug 13, 2011 #2 Re: High Altitude effects on Scope Yes, if the seal is weak or defective. Easy to check, put it in a deepfreeze overnight, then put it in a 5 gallon bucket of hot water, look for bubbles.
Re: High Altitude effects on Scope Yes, if the seal is weak or defective. Easy to check, put it in a deepfreeze overnight, then put it in a 5 gallon bucket of hot water, look for bubbles.
