Rifle Scopes New patent for no Glint off scopes

[waveslayer]

Interesting article about reducing the hint off scopes, binos, etc for the military.

Scientists invent new anti-reflective sniper scope to keep British sharpshooters hidden

Modern military warfare contains numerous examples of platoon positions being given away by light reflecting from soldiers’ weapons

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

[wvfarrier]

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[buyobuyo]

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Basically, it's an IR filter, laser wavelength filter, and a lens cap that is split horizontally, so the top/bottom halves can be opened independently.

 

[cas6969]

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Close it, reopen it. Worked for me.