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Does an ARD have any validity in hunting?
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If you are referring to an Adjustable Red Dot, yes, for close-range/dark timber hunting.
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No - Anti Reflective Device
I think not, but recently some others think differently, including the ARD with a suppressor as a needed accessories.
I think not, but recently some others think differently, including the ARD with a suppressor as a needed accessories.
Clearly identifying your query helps avoid confusion, especially when it comes to acronyms.
Yes, if you are worried about a mirage. I always carry mine just in case I need it. I also have a honeycomb filter scope cap that I have used on many occasions, mostly when I ended up facing the sun. There were instances when the bucks stared at me because of the scope's reflection. It also helps me see better.
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Just trying to get a sense of ARD use in hunting. Assuming anyone with an ARD would know it is - anti reflective device - to hide reflected light from objective scope lens.
An ARD would block excessive light from eye and help in super bright sunlight. Sort of like looking thru a loose weave burlap bag. An ARD would be best on a flip up objective lens cap, immediate use when needed.
Continual use of an ARD seems like sort of a waste - pay many $ for high quality glass with coatings only to obstruct passage of light particles entering optical system with some device that restricts passage of light entering optical system - an ARD being a net/mesh like device.
I cannot see how an ARD would have any effect in dealing with mirage caused by warm air radiating from down range heated surfaces.
A sunshade will prevent direct exposure of sun light from hitting objective lens and causing optical flare. A sunshade will block some of the optical distortion caused by hot air from barrel. A sunshade will prevent almost any occurance of light reflection from objective lens. I keep the sunshade on scope every use.
Seems like most members on forum are not familiar with the ARD acronym or use of. Internet search results for ARD turn up anti reflective device attached to objective end of scope. Many do not think a sunshade would be useful.
An ARD would block excessive light from eye and help in super bright sunlight. Sort of like looking thru a loose weave burlap bag. An ARD would be best on a flip up objective lens cap, immediate use when needed.
Continual use of an ARD seems like sort of a waste - pay many $ for high quality glass with coatings only to obstruct passage of light particles entering optical system with some device that restricts passage of light entering optical system - an ARD being a net/mesh like device.
I cannot see how an ARD would have any effect in dealing with mirage caused by warm air radiating from down range heated surfaces.
A sunshade will prevent direct exposure of sun light from hitting objective lens and causing optical flare. A sunshade will block some of the optical distortion caused by hot air from barrel. A sunshade will prevent almost any occurance of light reflection from objective lens. I keep the sunshade on scope every use.
Seems like most members on forum are not familiar with the ARD acronym or use of. Internet search results for ARD turn up anti reflective device attached to objective end of scope. Many do not think a sunshade would be useful.
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There is nothing wrong with trying to get a sense on people's take on ARD. If "I want a definitive response to my query, I do not assume anything, so I make it as clear as possible, acronym or not.
It appears you have already made up your mind. And yes, I have quality glass, but none of them are immune to direct sunlight reflecting and giving the position away, as I noted in #4. Even my prescription sunglasses were giving my position away, and yes, they also have anti-reflective coating, and I paid an arm and a leg for them.
Most of my scopes came with sunshades. I stopped using them and started using a honeycomb-type flip-up lens cover similar to the one below. The price ranges from $20 and up.
I am in no way trying to convince anyone to stop using their sunshade. If it works for you and your application, keep using them. As @Rick Richard often says …
As for your claim about Internet search, here is what I get in Firefox.
And below, using Google Scholar.
That is why I responded as I did to get clarity on your query, and started with "If" ...
Nonetheless, good luck with your query. Peace out!
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I run "kill flash" on all my scopes as I don't run sunshades. All of my scopes are high quality glass and the same reticle. It is an essential piece of kit for me shooting suppressed in bright sunny conditions along with a mirage disk on one of them dedicated shooting ELR.
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Wow. I bet that post took a lot of time.
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A little bit, but I do not mind taking some time for clarity.
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"giving the position away" Hunting regs conflicting with concealment?
What about mandatory bright orange, like so many square inches including hat? Bright orange ghillie suits to comply with fish & feathers hunting regs?
Do commonly used laundry detergents have ingredients to enhance brightness/light reflection?
Are deers color blind?
Is the best time to hunt in the early morning or late afternoon when light is not so good? Seems like an ARD could be like a bundle of mini sunshades depending on thickness but the area of light blocking structures would reduce light entering scope,
Marketing - could $'s be harvested with a perceived need? My error on internet searches using ARD but using ARD in a search for items on MIdway USA or other would turn up devices intended to stop light from being reflected from scope objective lenses. Do internet searches produce ads that appear in browser feed like books in Australia?
What about mandatory bright orange, like so many square inches including hat? Bright orange ghillie suits to comply with fish & feathers hunting regs?
Do commonly used laundry detergents have ingredients to enhance brightness/light reflection?
Are deers color blind?
Is the best time to hunt in the early morning or late afternoon when light is not so good? Seems like an ARD could be like a bundle of mini sunshades depending on thickness but the area of light blocking structures would reduce light entering scope,
Marketing - could $'s be harvested with a perceived need? My error on internet searches using ARD but using ARD in a search for items on MIdway USA or other would turn up devices intended to stop light from being reflected from scope objective lenses. Do internet searches produce ads that appear in browser feed like books in Australia?
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There is no need for a dissertation to explain yourself. Your first sentence response on #3, would have been sufficient.
Again, good luck!
The use of kill flash is one of the first thing I learned from a LRH/S old-timer a few years ago.
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Only if your quarry shoots back...
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Chances are if you are providing a guiding light, you are putting that same light on your face/body/position. If you hunt with the sun in your eyes...the quarry thanks you.
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