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coyota1 · November 12, 2012, 01:37 PM

I believe some scopes use plastic "glass", and some use glass. I also believe glass is optically superior to plastic, even polycarbonate in regard to light transmission. Does anyone know if makers of high end scopes use glass instead of plastic?

November 12, 2012, 01:37 PM	#24
coyota1 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2008 Location: West Michigan Posts: 663	I believe some scopes use plastic "glass", and some use glass. I also believe glass is optically superior to plastic, even polycarbonate in regard to light transmission. Does anyone know if makers of high end scopes use glass instead of plastic?