Fingerprints and lubricants can be wiped off with an eyeglass tissue or a cotton swab and a mild soap solution. Use the lens covers supplied with your scope whenever convenient. Due to the unique internal seals and special lubricants your scope can maintain a dry gas atmosphere to prevent fogging of the lenses in any conditions. No lubricants or solvents are required to preserve mechanical function. As convenient as vehicle storage may be, it can also be detrimental to your scope.
Closed vehicles retain very high levels of heat.
This intense heat could adversely affect the lubricants and sealants in your scope. Another danger comes from the constant vibration of a traveling vehicle as it can loosen your mounts and affect the zero point of your rifle. The following tips can help even the best hunters odds. A variable power scope should be set to its lowest power for fast target acquisition. High powers should be reserved for long range, controlled shots.