Alright... well figures, I go out on my 5th patrol and the sea is smooth as glass.
However, I think I see what's causing the scope reflection in the rough seas and you can see it in calm reflections as well.
This image everything appears fine, right? The blue area is actually not my concern, the reflection of the scopes appears properly there whether raised or lowered. Its the red area, right at the waterline; here it looks fine in a light chop.
Notice in the next series of images you can see the reflection of the scopes at the waterline. Apparently, as the reflection image distorts in the water it reflects the inside of the 3D sub model and you get scope reflections in the water. Also notice in the reflection, at the top of the con no scope reflection; that's correct! The scopes are retracted, but you can spot them at the waterline.
All these images are taken in water smooth as glass... Now imagine playing at 100% and your out there on watch in rough seas with huge swells and you can see the giant gold poles flashing in your face as the waves wash over!
That's what I'm referring to.