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Is it possible to use a shade cover on this scope? I recently bought this scope but did not see any threads inside the end of the scope. — 2 Answers

by jbrudd5, from TX, United States Asked on February 19, 2019

Name Nikon PROSTAFF P3 6-18x40AO Rifle Scope (4.8)
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Answered by Jonathan D., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on May 31, 2019

Nikon does not currently list a compatible sunshade for this scope.

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Answered by Rosszilla, member, from KY, United States, on April 24, 2019

See if the ring on the objective end will turn off. I took mine off of my M223 4-16x42, and the 42nikon shade threaded right on.

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