Night Vision PVS-30 Light Cover

[HonkeyMcGee88]

So I've been using the PVS-30 with an AMG on my bolt gun and the little beer coozie looking thing to block light out goes on that setup just fine.

Question is on my AR, I am running a
1-6 Vortex so the front of the scope is much smaller and makes it difficult to put that piece on.

One friend suggested cutting a piece of foam to slip on the Viper to make the dia the same which seems like it would work well.

My other thought is just running without the cover. I haven't tried this yet to see what difference it makes.

Anyone with experience on a similar setup or someone that runs without the light cover. How does it compare?

 

[wigwamitus]

Running without the cover works when it is 'dark' ... but sometimes the moon can squeak in there and cause some issues with 'glare'. But I mostly find it good for keeping out rain, snow, ice, like that from getting in to those inner facing lenses.

I've used electrical tape, though it can leave some sticky. I cut a hole in a sock. And I've gone without. Mostly go without these days.

 

[wigwamitus]

There that's a pic (from about 4 years ago) of a clipon with a tape shroud.

 

[260shooter]

I mostly run without. No problems.

 

[HonkeyMcGee88]

Thanks for the info guys.

 

[Dag34]

I forgot I even had the wrap until you brought it up. You will be just fine without it.

 

[YO_Doc]

I agree with Wig on this, on nights with a 1/2 or more moon without the cover there is some light gain between the two optics and a slight loss of performance. This is most noticeable with my 1.1-8.
I havent had any issues using the coosie with the 1.1-8