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I have an old PST with a rusty objective that I haven't used for a while.The sun that I see is very dark and with little details.Is it possible to make a modification with my PST and if I can , where can I find a guide?


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Hi there and welcome to the forum!

Yes. it is possible to mod a PST, especially where the original scopes objective is rusted. You will need to make the scope used f10 for ideal performance and you will also need an ERF filter in the system.

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Thank you, can you tell me where I can find the guide, so I could make it?


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Here is a guide from Pedro, I think Ken has a guide too...
PST_Stage_2_Modification_PRe_20180911.pdf
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Here's a thread I found too viewtopic.php?f=9&t=26616

There will be more on specific information you need. Have have you tried the search at the top?


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Thank you , I will start reading!


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marktownley wrote: Sat Jan 08, 2022 9:18 am Here's a thread I found too viewtopic.php?f=9&t=26616

There will be more on specific information you need. Have have you tried the search at the top?
I read almost every article in the forum that I thought would be useful but I didn’t find a guide in order to make the mod.


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I have listed the AOK Swiss PST adapters needed for this mod in swap and shop if anyone is interested.


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