Yes, I too have just had a BC cover snap off a new Bushnell scope. atb TimIs it just me or are the Butler creek covers absolutely crap nowadays?. I've gone through 6 this year!! all snapping at the hinges. I've got a set on an old scope and their at least 13 years old and no sign of any snapping.
Get an accucover
Tried those, lasted a bit longer than the butler Creeks, but then the little plastic release catch pinged right out!
I've now bought metal Swarovski ones which cost £62 each end! Sounds a lot, but they are fantastic and come with a Swaro warranty. When you add up the cost of getting through a few BC's each year it makes sense. I also like equipment that I can rely on!
MS
Snapped my swaro objective cap off at the hinge last week....
I have been told I will get a free replacement which will be good service (if it arrives)
Not that impressed with them either, the rubber ring that holds the cap shut keeps coming off when i open it!!!
Tried those, lasted a bit longer than the butler Creeks, but then the little plastic release catch pinged right out!
I've now bought metal Swarovski ones which cost £62 each end! Sounds a lot, but they are fantastic and come with a Swaro warranty. When you add up the cost of getting through a few BC's each year it makes sense. I also like equipment that I can rely on!
MS
MS, would you recommend getting both the eyepiece and objective covers? I haven't actually handled them and have been waiting for some first hand reviews before spending £120. I think the time is drawing near as I am getting stick for using dog poo bags as scope covers on a Z6i! Glyn.