{"id":3595,"date":"2020-08-23T13:45:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-23T13:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/?p=3595"},"modified":"2020-08-20T13:46:18","modified_gmt":"2020-08-20T13:46:18","slug":"stable-and-shot-proof-with-clip-on-attachments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/stable-and-shot-proof-with-clip-on-attachments\/","title":{"rendered":"Stable and Shot-Proof when used with \u2018Clip-On\u2019 Attachments."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The ZEISS Victory V8, ZEISS Victory HT, ZEISS Conquest V6, and ZEISS Conquest V4 riflescopes are all ideally suited for use with ‘clip-on’ attachments.* <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The use of \u2018Clip-On\u2019 thermal attachments for hunting is currently a hot topic among sportsmen. Due to changes in current legislation in Germany and European countries, and the ever-increasing wild boar populations — in combination with African Swine Fever (ASF) — and in some cases massive financial burdens due to game damage, the proposed advantages of these accessories are currently the subject of much debate among hunters.  The use of these specialized optical add-on accessories in hunting is increasingly becoming more and more possible. But how do these devices affect the stability and overall performance of the riflescope? And are the riflescopes repeatable even with an attachment and adapter connected?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ZEISS knows that you can only create the perfect conditions with the right and compatible equipment. That is why the company thoroughly tested the suitability of ZEISS riflescopes for use with attachments in its own in-house laboratory. The results from these studies confirm that the complete assortment of ZEISS riflescope models is ideally suited for use with attachments. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Advantages of  \u2018Clip-On\u2019 Attachments \u2013 and Their Use in Tough Testing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With a standard \u2018Clip-On\u2019 attachment, any ZEISS riflescope can be adapted to be used as a night vision or thermal imaging device. For this purpose, the attachment is usually clipped onto the objective lens side of the riflescope in order to unlock the many applications of thermal imaging for the optics. Thermal imaging attachments locate heat sources directly through the optics, making all targets immediately visible as soon as they are identified \u2013 and not only at night, but also in fog and other adverse weather conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The attachment is mounted using a ring adapter that surrounds the objective lens area of the riflescope\u2019s main tube. ZEISS scopes offer the perfect combination of outside diameter and wall thickness for a very stable fit. Every ZEISS lens undergoes extensive testing in our in-house laboratory and in the field to ensure its durability and suitability for everyday use. These strict testing procedures performed in the laboratory, and validated in the field, have now been extended to include use with standard \u2018Clip-On\u2019 attachments.  This was accomplished in order to verify the suitability of the riflescopes’ materials as well as their flawless operation. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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After all, depending on its weight and center of gravity, an attachment can affect a riflescope’s overall balance. The lack of a riflescope\u2019s rigidity could lead to the zero point being shifted and the point of impact varying as a resulting of mounting an attachment. A hunter can only prevent this through using a suitable and tested riflescope platform.  ZEISS riflescopes offer such platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stable and Steady During Shots, Even With Heavy Attachments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ZEISS tests have shown that the mechanical axis of the lens remains perfectly stable, even when adding accessory attachments that weigh up to 2,000grams. In the lab, to prove this, tactile measurements were made at different measuring points on the riflescope body while using attachments of different weights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n