painting the inside of a scope hood

[InfantryScout64]

Does painting the inside of a four inch, 50mm scope hood have any negative effects, such as odd glares or colors, on the scope's performance?

 

[skeeter]

Does the hood detach?:uhh:

 

[InfantryScout64]

Yes it does. It is a simple screw on 50mm hood that came painted mate black. I painted the outside to match the rifle but left the inside black because I didn't know if painting it would cause problems with the scope's proficiency.

 

[skeeter]

I would think that it would depend on where the sun is relative to your hood, but I'm not sure. Why do you want to paint the inside of the hood?

 

[InfantryScout64]

Why do you want to paint the inside of the hood?

It creates a big black spot if you look at it from the side. :uhh:
It isn't a life or death option, but I would like to blend in with my surroundings as much as possible.

 

[skeeter]

Well as long as the black spot isin't a perfect circle or line you proably won't have to worry about it. Just my opinion tho. I don't think it would do any wierd stuff as long as you don't use a really light color that would reflect. I would take off the hood paint and try it lol. If it doesen't work just remove and try something else like tape.

 

[InfantryScout64]

Thanks for the input.