Why only the Soviet type scopes have the rubber eyepiece?
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Maverick223
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They are offered on other optics (IOR makes a few with it IIRC), but typically only for NV (because it is needed in this application). Honestly I think they are more aggravating and uncomfortable than helpful.
WardenWolf
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I like them. It keeps your eye far enough off the optic to ensure you won't get scope bite.
Mr_Pale_Horse
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Plus, you can catch some incurable Soviet era eye fungus from it. KEWL!!!!
stubbicatt
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Helps to maintain consistent eye placement to reduce the potential for parallax.
blackrussian
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You get used to it.
Shadow Man
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WWI era Warner-Swaseys had a rubber eye cup. I believe there was some issue with the rubber not maintaining its elasticity? err...rubberiness? over time. But yeah, it's been done before, but isn't terribly common. One plus is that it reduces exponentially the amount of light being gathered by that eye that isn't coming through the scope. Conversely, it eliminates any peripheral vision.
over time. But yeah, it's been done before, but isn't terribly common. One plus is that it reduces exponentially the amount of light being gathered by that eye that isn't coming through the scope. Conversely, it eliminates any peripheral vision.
Joe Demko
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The scope that came with my PSL has one. I've shot with and without it. Doesn't make much difference for me either way. Typically, I use it just for the novelty since Western scopes don't have one.
husbandofaromanian
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I had one on my Romak-3 I used to have. It eliminated external light making it great for sunny days. I wish I could find one for my Bushnell.
leadcounsel
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I personally think it is awkward and uncomfortable.
hatchetbearer
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I wear glasses so its pretty much useless in general.
the brit "SUIT" and/or "Trilux" came with them....
http://www.entreprise.com/T01L2a2.htm
but, considering that the scope sports external windage and elevation adjustments, a two step external BDC cam, a tritium illuminated clear glass inverted "post" type reticle (aiming "icicle" hanging from the top), and has a scope body based on half of a binocular...
the rubber eyepiece doesn't really seem that odd on it!
gunnie
http://www.entreprise.com/T01L2a2.htm
but, considering that the scope sports external windage and elevation adjustments, a two step external BDC cam, a tritium illuminated clear glass inverted "post" type reticle (aiming "icicle" hanging from the top), and has a scope body based on half of a binocular...
the rubber eyepiece doesn't really seem that odd on it!
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Maverick223
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I have to say that I am a bit fond of the SUIT, it would be a "must-have" if I ever bought a FAL.
Maj Dad
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US M-84 for M1-D, et al.
Caliper_Mi
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Regarding several comments about glasses. I wear glasses (nearsighted, so they are a must for shooting open sights!) but often remove them while using a scope. This isn't normal?
I would like a rubber eyepiece for my scopes for the same reasons mentioned above: consistent eye placement and eliminating glare. I can understand why a hunter might not like them due to losing peripheral vision, but for their intended purpose (sniper/marksmanship) it seems that wouldn't be a huge issue.
I would like a rubber eyepiece for my scopes for the same reasons mentioned above: consistent eye placement and eliminating glare. I can understand why a hunter might not like them due to losing peripheral vision, but for their intended purpose (sniper/marksmanship) it seems that wouldn't be a huge issue.
Maverick223,
+1, hence my familiarity with the optic. a nice aspect of its unusual shape is the ability to mount a light on the rail unused ahead of the scope. the picatinny adapter raises the scope very little. it is also very easy to replace the tritium capsules in the on-off turret.
gunnie
+1, hence my familiarity with the optic. a nice aspect of its unusual shape is the ability to mount a light on the rail unused ahead of the scope. the picatinny adapter raises the scope very little. it is also very easy to replace the tritium capsules in the on-off turret.
gunnie
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You can get eye shades for American style telescopes
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=7786/Product/SOFT_EYE
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=7786/Product/SOFT_EYE
leadcounsel
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They don't work well with shooting glasses, which I always wear while shooting.
So these are the reasons provided by the manufacturer of this accessory.
"Improves concentration on the target and relieves eyestrain by eliminating glare and view of peripheral movement. Quickly positions the eye in proper relation to the optic center line for improved sighting accuracy."
It even comes in a downward sloped version.
http://www.dvorakinstruments.com/
I am impressed. Onmilo, thanks for the info.
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