Rifle Scopes Super Simple Super Sniper Upgrade **Updated Pic**

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Ranger413

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I was down and out today because the rings I have to mount my 10X Super Sniper on my EBR build weren't high enough. So I had to do something.

I recalled when using my 20X (currently mounted on my Barrett M99) at a recent match that I constantly had to look around at the end of the turrets to get the proper direction of travel to make adjustments. I've got one of those cheap label makers from Wally World and found a font and border combo that would work for mini directional labels.

I printed out the labels and since the turrets cover 15 MOA I placed one at 0, 5, and 10 on the scale. Pretty much visible from any angle. Now I can stay behind the scope with the rifle shouldered and still make adjustments. The labels aren't waterproof so maybe a thin strip of packing tape will seal 'em up.

What do y'all think?

SAM_0757.JPG

 
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Re: Super Simple Super Sniper Upgrade

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackWhiskey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I may be wrong, but I think your elevation may be printed the wrong direction...
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Yep, you are wrong, it's correct.
 
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Re: Super Simple Super Sniper Upgrade

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jsthntn247</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackWhiskey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I may be wrong, but I think your elevation may be printed the wrong direction...
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Yep, you are wrong, it's correct. </div></div>

Damn that's what I get for opening my mouth. I should refer to my signature more often.
 
#8
Re: Super Simple Super Sniper Upgrade

Great idea, I did something similar, albeit with a sharpie...
it works.
Give us an update after a round count say 500..
let us know if they are still GTG.

thanks for sharing.
 
#10
Re: Super Simple Super Sniper Upgrade

The label maker is a Dymo LetraTag. If I remember right it was between $25 and $30. Negative of this label maker is the alphabetical format instead of the typewriter format. I think the more expensive model featured typewriter format and more symbols. Maily bought it to label up my reloading stuff.

I like the clear nail polish idea.
 
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Re: Super Simple Super Sniper Upgrade

Yeah, they are kinda bold. I think I'll trim them down a bit. I'll do that for my 20X on the .50 and post a pic to see the difference.

The labels have started to lift off the matte finished turrets so some additional adhesive or covering will be necessary to make 'em stick. I tried a wrap of clear packing tape and it looks o.k. Might have to try the clear nail polish idea.
 
#18
Re: Super Simple Super Sniper Upgrade

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ranger413</div><div class="ubbcode-body">....The labels have started to lift off the matte finished turrets so some additional adhesive or covering will be necessary to make 'em stick....
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You could make the label long enough to go around the whole turret until it over laps itself. It should stay on then. You'd have to get the spacing of everything just right. Black label with white letters might look better too. You could probably then market them and sell them here for $5 a set?? fund your next project!
 
#19
Re: Super Simple Super Sniper Upgrade

No joy with white ink on black paper with this model. I do have another refill that is white plastic tape and may try the full wrap idea with that. Agreed that it should stick better and the plastic will be more weather resistant. I'll post some new pics shortly.
 
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Re: Super Simple Super Sniper Upgrade

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ranger413</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ring,

Got any pics of your modification?

Ranger413</div></div>

ill take some when i get home..
 
#23
Re: Super Simple Super Sniper Upgrade

Although I love the Super Snipers thus far, this would be a simple upgrade that SWFA could consider to make their scopes more usable while behind the gun. Thanks Ring, cool idea as well.

Well, I experimented with the plastic tape and it doesn't stick nearly as well as the paper tape. I worked this afternoon on an alternate idea that I think looks just a hair better. I tried printing out three labels in a row but they'd make too long a wrap to line up right. I ended up trimming the width and then put them on in three individual pieces. A final wrap of packing tape sealed it up.

I think this is better looking than my first attempt. A little more refined if you will.

SAM_0763.JPG
 
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