Is this scope usable during the daytime? Could using the scope in daylight possibly damage it?
1674725
In theory, yes. Keep the front visor down with the pinhole opening and you could use it. That said, that is not what it is designed for and I wouldn't. I have a dedicated 5.56 upper for my AR that when I need mounted, ready night optics I just swap uppers and I'm good to go. You can build an upper for four hundred bucks and use iron sights for daytime use, much better option in my opinion.
1674726
The scope is useable during daylight. The "peep" hole on the scope cap is designed for this. It keeps harmful exposure at an acceptable level. This enables you to sight in your recticle during the daytime. In my experience, the F.O.V. is the same with the scope cap on or off.
1674727
This is a NIGHT VISION scope, and it is meant for NIGHT use. It WILL damage it if used when it's lens cover is open in ANY bright light. The lens cover does have a small hole in it which allows you to see through it under ordinary lighting, BUT it is not very clear when used that way, and if it (even) accidentally opened in bright daylight it would probably destroy the scope. The scope is not really meant for daytime usage, and I wouldn't plan on using it at all in daylight.
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.
1088239
No, I haven't used the scope at night. I wouldn't recommend any 40mm scope for night hunting. A 50mm would gather more light but even a 50mm is not the right scope for night hunting. You would need a night vision scope for this.
1261426
No its not but I wouldn't have a problem with it at daylight or late afternoon its very clear like all of the rest of Leupold scopes
1077371
The scope does not have any night vision capabilities nor do the crosshairs provide any enhancement in seeing the target. I find the illumination feature helpful at dusk when the crosshairs may not be visible. In any case, I really like the scope.
136999
No but it's almost as good. this sight is unlike any other night sight. Its not rated as a gen 3 but its better than a gen 2. I especially like that it can be used in daylight as well. I would recommend this scope. The only negative: it could use more magnification.
1671890
Obviously, green is going to be good for dark, but are you going to be able to see your target through the ACOG in the dark? I got the Amber. I plan on shooting during the day. If you think you will be shooting at night, you may want to invest in a laser. I love this scope and have zeroed it and the accuracy is still holding.
2181576
The pinhole cover only makes it usable during the daytime for the sake of zeroing the rifle on targets, for example. If you were going to do any more than that during the daytime, it'd be better to just leave it off and mount a red dot on the small rail above, or get an offset angled rail for a second daytime scope. However, this scope is gigantic and heavy, and I would not want it on a daytime rifle if it's not even being used - it's only tolerated at night because the only way to have a night vision scope is this big heavy one. Do not think that you would reasonably use its daytime ability to have a day/night hunting setup, this really is only meant to work at night. The pinhole cover only makes it usable during the daytime for the sake of zeroing the rifle on targets, for example. If you were going to do any more than that during the daytime, it'd be better to just leave it off and mount a red dot on the small rail above, or get an offset angled rail for a second daytime scope. However, this scope is gigantic and heavy, and I would not want it on a daytime rifle if it's not even being used - it's only tolerated at night because the only way to have a night vision scope is this big heavy one. Do not think that you would reasonably use its daytime... » Read More The pinhole cover only makes it usable during the daytime for the sake of zeroing the rifle on targets, for example. If you were going to do any more than that during the daytime, it'd be better to just leave it off and mount a red dot on the small rail above, or get an offset angled rail for a second daytime scope. However, this scope is gigantic and heavy, and I would not want it on a daytime rifle if it's not even being used - it's only tolerated at night because the only way to have a night vision scope is this big heavy one. Do not think that you would reasonably use its daytime ability to have a day/night hunting setup, this really is only meant to work at night. « Show Less
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.
1775182
It is not real bright in daylight, especially sun. So I would not try it at an outdoor range at any distance. For rifles, it is best to use dim light conditions like dawn and dusk and I have used it on a rifle at about 30 yards to get the scope onto the bore. You will still need to fine tune the scope at a range but you will waste a lot less ammo. For the handgun, I have used it in daylight at about 50 feet and it was easily visible. I used it to align a clip on laser with the bore. And range testing verified that it worked well.
2027249
You should not open the lens caps in any bright light. It can damage the optics. You will only see the cross hair when using at night and with the scope powered on.
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.
166655
i haven't personally tested this scope outdoors, i have used it in indoor ranges. but so long as you have it sighted properly, i don't see why not.
1248219
Yes, it's actually a really good scope. I would say no if you're going to use it for really long distances though.
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!
1232505
Its quite bright on the high setting. I doubt I'll even need the high setting during daylight until the batteries start to get weak. First time I shot was full sun and on high the red dot was "bleeding out", I had to turn it dimmer to get a cleaner dot for clean aiming.Oh, right. The Red Dot scope from TruGlo I put on with the NcStar 45-degree mount has the qualities listed above. :)
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 ..