[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Need scope cover

Posted: 5/13/2014 2:07:55 PM EDT

I have some junk Butler Creek flip ups, they sux , dont fit right and tore around the ring.

What is a good alternative.

I have a SWFA SS 3x9 - 42

Posted: 5/13/2014 2:20:13 PM EDT

[#1]

Get butler creek scope caps that fit...

Posted: 5/13/2014 2:28:22 PM EDT

[#2]

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and then I still have to contend with them falling apart. The one I did have fit great but the outer edge ripped from the side. I have no idea how or why, gun is a safe queen that sees limited bench duty.

Posted: 5/13/2014 2:36:17 PM EDT

[#3]

Honestly it doesn't matter a whole lot either because the times where the lens could get damaged is when you are using it. Here's a link to the Butler Creek scope caps and here's a link for a generic bikini style lens cover.

Posted: 5/13/2014 2:42:51 PM EDT

[#4]

yea, i think im going with Neoprene ones.

Posted: 5/13/2014 2:50:29 PM EDT

[#5]

I've used Butler Creek flip up caps for decades. I don't abuse my rifles but don't baby them either. They've seen a lot of hunting use, sometimes in pretty rugged conditions, on quite a few different scopes on bolt guns and some semi-autos too. They have held together very well. No failure on any of them.

I'd say that OP's experience is atypical as I doubt he abuses his equipment. Use the chart, get a replacement cap and roll on.

If the cap broke, it served its intended purpose -- protected the rifle from some sort of serious impact. That can happen. Consider it cheap insurance.

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