Can you use this scope during the daytime? Will daylight damage the scope at all?
1795320
you can with the front cover in place but i wouldnt use it in bright midday light much it 'might' damage it if done repeatedly .. in my opinion it should really only be put on a rifle you intend to use at night specifically ..
1795321
You cannot use this scope in the daytime as it will be damaged. You are able to sight it in with the cover over the objective lens as it has a tiny hole in it the lets enough light in to see the target
2138196
Extremely visible...the front cover peephole allows for daytime use by limiting the amount of light into the sight...there is little to no visible viewing limitation...so, yes the crosshairs are fully visible when using in daylight with cover
1550214
Jim in my observation using this field scope I could very easily see the holes in the targets especially with the reactive paper targets that I have used. I have shot the targets with 22LR, 5.56 (223). No problems viewing at 100 yards on a clear day with ample day light. Hope this helps and good shooting to you!
2138200
You really should not use the scope in bright sunlight. If you wait till dusk you will get better results. The cross hair are visible in sun like when turned on it highest setting. Also a min of 100 yards is really taking advantage of the scope. Mine is as clear. And as bright as my gen 4 returned my Gen 4 and purchased another one of these. Used it coyote hunting I have it mounted on a Ruger Ranch rifle 223 caliber. One night bagged three. I highly recommend this scope
194944
It should be longer than 1 day in the field. I say this because I've left mine on at least 3 times set for a bright sunny day approximately 4 hours each time and haven't needed to change the battery yet. I go with other rifles and do the same also carrying spare batteries just in case. Just speculating, but I believe the long battery life is due to just a single dot illumination where other scopes light up larger reticles. Hope this helps you. I live this little scope.
775017
Yes. The scope works equally as well in sunlight through a pinhole in the cover. We love this scope for night. hunting or just wildlife viewing.
239458
Have not used the scope indoors. For me it works great outdoors and I do wear a bifocal lens.
166430
It is very usable without batteries in daylight.Go to the Bushnell web site to see what the " cross hairs" look like.
1151655
I've had one mounted on a .300 wsm and a .270 win. No problems on either. With the way you're question is worded sounds you may have issues with the mounting system. If so, i strongly advise leupold rings and bases for any scope. But as far as the quality of the dusk & dawn, it's one of my favorites. Seems superior to other banners (imo) and holds its own compared to my nikons. No regrets on my purchase. Gathers light very well when you need it most.
931644
I used it on SKS. Recoil is not nearly the same. Not good in sunny conditions at all. Holds the zero with my SKS and great for plunking.
1700026
Yes, the etched dot reticle is easily seen in daylight. The firm brightness dail is set from "Off -10. I found that the red dot is easily visible in bright sun once the dail goes above "5". It actuallt flares at the "10" setting in daylight. Im still impressed with this optic.
2181577
No. , there's a small pin hole threw the lens cover that let's u kinda sight it in but very damaging to scope if fully exposed to direct sun light !!
403543
I really like the scope, but like several others that I have had, night vision is not equal to a daylight glass scope in magnification. If you need 4x then get the 5x. We are using them on crossbows and the 4x works just fine
1588849
With this on your weapon at night you won't need a scope. It's amazinghow far and how bright this laser is. Just be sure to sight it in properly.
577581
Broad daylight, i.e. full sun, if the unit is shaded it is possible to make out the reticle, but it won't be easy. Once the sun gets near the horizon, no problem.
2038535
I do not but that is not to say you will not. I have had it out in a few different light settings enjoying the scope but not really looking for the reflection. have not looked east with the sunrise in the background or west with a sunset. Have had it outside and inside and the reflection does not seem to be there
442050
I don't have any glare issues with it. It can get washed out a bit outside, but its still visible. The big problem with the design is that if you accidentally bump it (or put the rifle its on in a bag) it will lose sighting. I find myself re-sighting everytime I use it. I got some MBUS sights and then I quickly re-sight it off them.