Chris Sauer wrote:

> Just flock the first 4 to 5 inches. I think you will find it a much easier
> task than spray painting. Besides, it's also removable. Paint isn't. I
> did the first 4 to 5 inches and it really cut down on reflections to the
> point where it behaves like a totally different scope. I have the baffles
> also, but if you work carefully, you can peel the back of the flocking and
> get it to stick very securely in the tube so as you don't actually disturb
> the light path.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Chris

Thanks for the advice Chris. It would make it a lot easier to deal with only
the first 4-5 inches rather than the whole baffle.

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