Hey all,
I just bought a thermal scope (ATN Thor) from a friend who had to generate some cash in a hurry. I had been using it as a spotter in the past to amazing results so I was already familiar with that capability but I had only sighted it in once before and used the handwarmer trick (it was winter time and cold).
But now we are in full summer temps and the though occurred to me that electric friction tape might work.
In full sun at 98 degrees F the tape warmed up pretty fast. I was shooting at only 35 yds thus far but the e tape worked well.
Another bonus was seeing the heat signature of each hit on the taped background for a few seconds.
I can not tell whether I will be able to see the contrast at greater ranges until I try it. But for my “money” and not having the hand warmers on hand at the moment, the electric tape worked under the stated conditions.
Best regards
Three 44s
I just bought a thermal scope (ATN Thor) from a friend who had to generate some cash in a hurry. I had been using it as a spotter in the past to amazing results so I was already familiar with that capability but I had only sighted it in once before and used the handwarmer trick (it was winter time and cold).
But now we are in full summer temps and the though occurred to me that electric friction tape might work.
In full sun at 98 degrees F the tape warmed up pretty fast. I was shooting at only 35 yds thus far but the e tape worked well.
Another bonus was seeing the heat signature of each hit on the taped background for a few seconds.
I can not tell whether I will be able to see the contrast at greater ranges until I try it. But for my “money” and not having the hand warmers on hand at the moment, the electric tape worked under the stated conditions.
Best regards
Three 44s
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