Scope Covers

[landtracdeerhunter]

Got a nice new scope this year for the muzzleloader as a gift. Put on a new set of Butler Creek flip open, scope covers, which lets say had a high failure rate, allready. What does everyone use, and how do u like?

Edited December 13, 2011 by landtracdeerhunter

[WNYBuckHunter]

I have Butler Creek caps on my scopes and have had zero failures. The pair on my Remington 870 are 7 or 8 years old I think. Work great for me.

[steve863]

I don't see a need for these flip open covers. Heck, both deer I shot this year came in fast, and if I was fussing with scope covers I probably wouldn't have had a chance for a good shot. I think sooner or later one will get caught with their pants down using these flip open things. Unless it's pouring rain or snowing real hard, I see absolutely NO reason to have the scope glass covered up while afield.

[landtracdeerhunter]

WNYBuckHunter, from what I understand, Butler Creek covers were cheapen a few years ago. Their quality went way down according to some of the reviews. My son just snapped one off his gun last night. We have the plastic type, complete junk. Steve863, Kind of agree with U, but they do keep the lenses clean when not in use. Mine are open right now.

Edited December 13, 2011 by landtracdeerhunter

[steve863]

Some scopes come with covers that you can use for storage. Or you can buy the rubber bikini type covers that are good for any scope. I just think most people who have the flip open things will keep them on their guns at all times, and then sooner or later will have them in the closed position at the wrong time while afield. So for me it's better not to even own such a contraption.

[SteveNY]

All my scopes are covered when im not using the gun, but they are usually in the case then too... Kinda makes me wonder why I even use them at all now... =\

I have one scope on my 5.56 that has flip up lenses, when I get to where I am gonna hunt, I open them and they stay open. They are also see through.

I guess the best of both worlds is to use flip ups that are clear so you can see through them if you needed to make a quick shot, just flip them down when you walk through the brush or its raining/snowing/muddy/dusty or when you get to the truck

[Elmo]

Coming from a photographer, all my camera lens have a clear UV filter screwed to the front and I never take them off. Since they're clear, they don't effect the quality of the light passing through the lens at all and if I ever drop the camera, scratch up the glass, or what ever, I'm just replacing a $15 filter rather than a $2000 lens. I don't know why scope manufacturers don't come up with a similar system.