Ta-11 Objective Lense Cap

[davidwiz]

This is an objective lense cover/cap for the Trijicon ACOG TA-11 3.5x35. It's purpose is to turn the scope into an occluded sight, like the Trijicon Armson OEG. Previously, to get this effect, people were duct-taping a Butler Creek scope cap to the objective lense - this really didn't work for me, as it necessitated having double-sided duct tape, which I found difficult to find, plus the tape was always falling off.

Anywho, Tewlman's company, Progressive Machine & Tool, L.L.C. makes the aforementioned lense cover. It consists of the scope cap, which is spring loaded. The cap is secured to a piece of aluminum. The assembly snaps into the front of the scope. A set screw at the bottom secures the assembly to the scope body. For added stability, a metal rod (which comes with it) which is the length of the scope can be screwed into to the assembly and passes through a channel at the bottom of the scope (above where the scope mount screws into the body of the scope). Once everything is screwed together, it is rock-solid. It's a little pricey, but it is well engineered.

The forum won't let me post the pictures, but they are available here.

Edited September 21, 2005 by davidwiz

[rtr]

2 questions

1. How much?

2. Does flipping the front cap down make the scope "normal" for long range stuff, or does it have to be removed entirely?

Thanks.

[davidwiz]

2 questions

1. How much?

2. Does flipping the front cap down make the scope "normal" for long range stuff, or does it have to be removed entirely?

$80.

The cap flips up and down, as shown in the pictures. In the 'down' position, the scope is used normally.

[tewlman]

Thanks for the review, I am glad you like it!

[Chuck Merriam]

Will this fit a TA 31 or is it even close?

[tewlman]

Will this fit a TA 31 or is it even close?

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Sorry, for right now it only fits the Ta-11, but i am currently working on one to fit the Ta-31. I hope to have something available before long.

[Zak Smith]

I always just used a piece of duct tape over the objective lans. Roll of duct tape-- $2.50, lasts forever.

Also, many people are using screws that protrude into the channel. I think they will hit the rod.

-z

[tewlman]

Zak,

I'm sure putting the duct tape on in the middle of a stage is fast. The screws can either be cut off, or if they prefer, the rod doesn't have to be used.

[Zak Smith]

YMMV.

[davidwiz]

Also, many people are using screws that protrude into the channel.  I think they will hit the rod.

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If you shorten the screws, that's not a problem.

[George]

I run an ACOG and prefer handguard mounted secondary close range sights for several reasons:

1 - Less POI/POA offset on close stuff than any rail mounted optic

2 - No googaws to phart with, just cant and shoot, cant and shoot

3 - Nothing to adapt to, just shoot with both eyes open and rock the house with the better visibility inherent in no eyeball occlusion

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Regards,