Protective cover for Trilux scope?

ghf · August 12, 2007, 10:46

Would like to put a protective cover over Trilux scope to keep out dirt or scratches on glass etc.
Does not have to be original.

Anyone know where to find one or correct size?

Scopecoat neoprene cover would be good if I knew the proper size.

Thank you for any assistance.

brownknees · August 12, 2007, 19:02

Great minds think alike

Im talking to a vendor that might just be willing to make such a beastie if we can get enough orders together. Just length isn't the problem the offset optics & prism housing need to be built in to the design.

He's promising to get back to me with a base price for exactly what you describe.

The only other thing available is the original case, both rare & only designed to be used with the sight dismounted.

ghf · August 13, 2007, 06:14

Brownknees, thank you for the response. Yep...great minds etc. Please keep me in the loop on results of your dealings with the vendor. Thanks again.

brownknees · August 13, 2007, 17:57

It's goimg to be one ugly, jumpy looking thing. Kind of the hunchback of the falfiles.

Prototype Services · August 13, 2007, 22:09

I'd be interested in a repo of the original ANd your deal BK!

Actually several of each....

texfed · August 15, 2007, 22:45

They were meant to be removed when not used. The Brit user was issued a canvas case for the thing which attached to his web belt. They were trained to normally use the iron sights and to deploy the scope on commmand.

I found one in a local surplus store last year in a bin of mixed whatevers. I admint that was pure dumb luck. I id'd it by the brit stock number.
Century used to sell boxes of assorted canvas crap for $10, years ago......this one came out of one of those purchases the shop owner told me.

NZ L1A1 Collector · August 18, 2007, 07:06

There already is a cover that will work with the sight... sort of.

There's a military issue cover for the British L85A1/A2 (SA80) SUSAT sight, its a olive green nylon cover with an elastic opening that at a push will fit over both the concertina eye-piece and straight eye-piece versions of the SUIT Sight.

It's a bit of a squeeze but so long as the sight isn't stored with the cover in place it shouldn't deform the eye-piece.

The covers can be found on eBay from UK based sellers.

Pic:-
Top: L9A1 SUSAT Sight
Bottom: SUSAT cover on L2A2 SUIT sight (straight eye-piece).

brownknees · August 18, 2007, 21:18

Excellent, thanks a bunch.

Now I have to go surf e-pay for a SUIT shower cap.

Arby · August 19, 2007, 01:59

As regards the pouch, here is a post by Abominog with a follow-up from Kevin.

http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showt...ight=SUIT+zero

ghf · December 09, 2007, 09:48

Gents- I've found that a US M-16 three- 30rd mag pouch with the magazine separation strips removed works well for the SUIT scope.

**gunplumber** · December 09, 2007, 09:56

looks pretty easy to make. Just get a piece of canvas and sew an elasit bungi cord section in it Or draw string).

brownknees · December 09, 2007, 18:16

You're better off with a fabric with some kind of built-in waterproofing than plain ol' canvas.

It's a great recycling project for those pinholed waterproof ALICE pack liners.

Prototype Services · December 09, 2007, 22:12

So somebody make some already!!!

brumalis · December 13, 2007, 11:07

The redneck way - small garbage bag in tactical black with rubber band.

August 12, 2007, 10:46	#1
ghf Registered FALaholic #: 15873 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 271	Protective cover for Trilux scope? Would like to put a protective cover over Trilux scope to keep out dirt or scratches on glass etc. Does not have to be original. Anyone know where to find one or correct size? Scopecoat neoprene cover would be good if I knew the proper size. Thank you for any assistance. Last edited by ghf; August 12, 2007 at 14:22.

August 13, 2007, 22:09	#5
Prototype Services Registered FALaholic #: 3935 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gainesville Georgia 30501 Posts: 2,067	I'd be interested in a repo of the original ANd your deal BK! Actually several of each.... __________________ ''Life's tough.....it's even tougher if you're stupid.'' ~ John Wayne

August 15, 2007, 22:45	#6
texfed Registered FALaholic #: 21953 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 63	They were meant to be removed when not used. The Brit user was issued a canvas case for the thing which attached to his web belt. They were trained to normally use the iron sights and to deploy the scope on commmand. I found one in a local surplus store last year in a bin of mixed whatevers. I admint that was pure dumb luck. I id'd it by the brit stock number. Century used to sell boxes of assorted canvas crap for $10, years ago......this one came out of one of those purchases the shop owner told me. __________________ when in doubt, empty the magazine!

December 09, 2007, 09:56	#11
gunplumber Arrogant Bastard Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 96 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 15,751	looks pretty easy to make. Just get a piece of canvas and sew an elasit bungi cord section in it Or draw string). __________________ T. Mark Graham Master Gunsmith Arizona Response Systems, LLC

December 09, 2007, 22:12	#13
Prototype Services Registered FALaholic #: 3935 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gainesville Georgia 30501 Posts: 2,067	So somebody make some already!!! __________________ ''Life's tough.....it's even tougher if you're stupid.'' ~ John Wayne

August 12, 2007, 19:02	#2
brownknees Registered FALaholic #: 14917 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: mid atlantic Posts: 12,015	Great minds think alike Im talking to a vendor that might just be willing to make such a beastie if we can get enough orders together. Just length isn't the problem the offset optics & prism housing need to be built in to the design. He's promising to get back to me with a base price for exactly what you describe. The only other thing available is the original case, both rare & only designed to be used with the sight dismounted.

August 13, 2007, 06:14	#3
ghf Registered FALaholic #: 15873 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 271	Brownknees, thank you for the response. Yep...great minds etc. Please keep me in the loop on results of your dealings with the vendor. Thanks again.

August 13, 2007, 17:57	#4
brownknees Registered FALaholic #: 14917 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: mid atlantic Posts: 12,015	It's goimg to be one ugly, jumpy looking thing. Kind of the hunchback of the falfiles.

August 18, 2007, 21:18	#8
brownknees Registered FALaholic #: 14917 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: mid atlantic Posts: 12,015	Excellent, thanks a bunch. Now I have to go surf e-pay for a SUIT shower cap.

August 19, 2007, 01:59	#9
Arby Registered FALaholic #: 653 Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 3,488	As regards the pouch, here is a post by Abominog with a follow-up from Kevin. http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showt...ight=SUIT+zero

December 09, 2007, 09:48	#10
ghf Registered FALaholic #: 15873 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 271	Gents- I've found that a US M-16 three- 30rd mag pouch with the magazine separation strips removed works well for the SUIT scope.

December 09, 2007, 18:16	#12
brownknees Registered FALaholic #: 14917 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: mid atlantic Posts: 12,015	You're better off with a fabric with some kind of built-in waterproofing than plain ol' canvas. It's a great recycling project for those pinholed waterproof ALICE pack liners.

December 13, 2007, 11:07	#14
brumalis Registered FALaholic #: 12359 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Magnolia, AR Posts: 331	The redneck way - small garbage bag in tactical black with rubber band.

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