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Can I use PVC pipe instead of a toilet paper roll?

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Yes. It will last far longer then cardboard..

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How do I remove the lens from a magnifying glass?

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On newer magnifying glasses: Twist the handle counterclockwise until it comes off. Then apply a bit of pressure to the lens and it should pop out.

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How do you add a crosshair?

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Get a Sharpie and a ruler and use the ruler to draw a straight lines through the lens, top to bottom and left to right.

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What should I use if I don't have a magnifying glass or a telescope?

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Cling wrap or plastic wrap (the clear version) will work. Be aware that it will get wrinkled easily so you may have to replace it once and and a while.

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If I can paint the piece of cardboard, please recommend the type of paint and its brand?

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It really doesn't matter but Behr is a leading brand of interior and exterior paints, meaning it will work well with cardboard. It is available exclusively at The Home Depot. Otherwise, you can use any acrylic paint that you can buy from a craft store.

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Can I do something besides duct taping it to the Nerf gun?

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You could remove the sight part from the flip up sights on Recons and Longstrikes and then glue it to them. I would also advise using PVC pipe instead, as it lasts longer. You can also just buy the Modulus long range kit. I got mine on sale for $6.72 and it comes with a scope, barrel, and bipod.

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How do I adjust the scope for the Nerf dart "bullet drop"?

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You can't; you just have to eyeball it depending on how far away the target is.

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How do I find a lens that small?

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Buy them. Or You could make them by cutting two circles out of the curved part of a plastic bottle. Superglue them together and leave a hole. Fill it up with water using a syringe, then seal it.

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Is there anything I can use instead of a magnifying glass lens?

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If you're using an Apollo, you could use a telescope lens.

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What size magnifying glass is needed?

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You just need a lens that's the size of a standard toilet paper roll opening.

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How do I get the magnifying glass?

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Online ordering is best for selection. Otherwise, go to a store like Target.

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What lens do I need to buy?

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Any kind of lens (except your glasses lens of course). Magnifying glass lenses will work. Normal plastic lenses with no magnification will also work for the scope.

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Does the scope zoom in?

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No. This is just a basic scope.

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Do I need to use a magnifying glass lens to make a homemade Nerf sniper scope?

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No, you can make it out of cling wrap, but it is less durable and won't last as long.

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Can I use a plastic lens instead of a magnifying glass when making a homemade Nerf sniper scope?

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You can, but you won't be able to see as far.

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What else can I use other than a magnifying glass lens when making a homemade Nerf sniper scope?

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Reading glasses work well. Cheap ones are better because it’s easier to remove the lenses.

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Can I add a zoom function?

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No, you can't. This isn't CS:GO. If you have the information and materials, like an actual rifle, you could try.

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Can I use a disruptor as an emergency sniper?

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You could, but you would have to soup it up considerably. Maybe as a sidearm.

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Can you put it on a BB gun?

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Sure! But if you are using it for hunting, buy a scope.

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If we put a plus in between the lens, will it be accurate, also how far?

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The scope doesn't affect the dart chamber at all, so it won't be more accurate. The range depends on your blaster. To get more accuracy, you'll need better darts, such as Adventure Force waffle head darts. And to get better range, you'll need to have an actual brass barrel or a spring replacement.

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How to add crosshairs with a dot in the middle?

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You could use a Sharpie and a ruler, and carefully draw it on the lenses. Be careful not to get it off-center!

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How to I make a laser sight?

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Nerf darts aren't accurate enough to warrant a laser sight, but you could just duct tape a powerful laser pointer onto the side of your blaster.

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What happens if you can’t focus on a target?

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If your blaster has a rail on the bottom of it, you could buy a Nerf bi-pod for it. But, if you're using normal Nerf-branded non-accustrike darts, then it won't matter anyway because 4/5 shots from 30 feet you'll miss, even if you're an Olympic sharpshooter. Buy waffle head darts.

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What can be better to stick the toilet paper roll to the nerf gun?

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Tape is the most ideal option, but you can glue it too. Make sure if you use glue that you glue it on good, otherwise it will fall off easily.

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The lens are small and not clear to see through it, what should I do?

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The best option would be to clean the lens, and the fact that it is too small can't really be changed unless you get something like a PVC pipe, which would vary in size. Just make sure you find the right size lens too.

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The lens is blurry when I look through it. How do I fix that?

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The lens is originally supposed to be blurry because it is used only for close up items.

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What do I do if my Nerf gun is too large for the homemade sniper scope?

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You can use a telescope lens and a larger piece of PVC pipe.

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How do I make my Nerf sniper scope zoom in and out?

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You can’t, you just have to adjust for bullet drop. The scope made out of cardboard isn’t real.

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Are PVC pipes an option, also, where do I purchase the small lenses?

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PVC pipes will work if you can cut them. You can just go to Walmart and find magnifying glasses for the lenses.

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Can I use a plastic lens instead of a magnifying glass when making a Nerf sniper scope?

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Yes. Plastic will not shatter like glass. If you need more stability, glue the lens in place.

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