Flip Up Lens Covers

[kieran222]

I have a Zeiss Duralyt 3-12x50 which I bought some Butler Creek covers for however they broke after about two outings. I now use the original bikini covers normally just putting the cover on the object lens as I carry the rifle muzzle up. I was very disappointed with the Butler Creek covers and am reluctant to buy any more as I feel they are over priced. I know they aren't a high cost item but for what you get I would imagine they cost less than £1 to produce. Has anybody used any of the cheaper covers advertised on ebay?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rifle-Sco...hash=item43e4ba31f6:m:m0NC0c9B5Dwwcde0gnRswVw

You can get the covers for about £2. I know people will say you get what you pay for but if they last more than two outings they will have been better value than the Butler Creek ones.

PS: I have recently seen the price of the Swarovski covers which goes to show the power of branding.

 

[Hunterjohnb]

I have Vortex defenders on my Zeiss. Expensive but buy once cry once.

 

[Cottis]

Harkila neoprene scope covers are your friend. Long lasting, silent and totally fit for purpose.

 

[Fireman sam]

Harkila neoprene scope covers are your friend. Long lasting, silent and totally fit for purpose.

+1

 

[Fursty Ferret]

I hate butler creeks.....hate scope covers full stop really but they are neccesarry. The only ones I have found that I like are the Meopta rubber lens covers.

 

[mchughcb]

PS: I have recently seen the price of the Swarovski covers which goes to show the power of branding.

Try niggeloh
Protective Covers and Cases for Optics - Niggeloh Website

 

[VSS]

The vortex flip ups are much tougher than the butler creeks. I've tried both. Only problem I have had is that the vortex, being thicker rubber and all-round heftier construction, fouls my bolt. However, I just slip the eyepiece cover off when I'm in the field and put it in my pocket. This isn't an issue as I carry my rifle muzzle up.

 

[Miki]

I I was very disappointed with the Butler Creek covers and am reluctant to buy any more as I feel they are over priced. <snip> Has anybody used any of the cheaper covers advertised on ebay?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rifle-Sco...hash=item43e4ba31f6:m:m0NC0c9B5Dwwcde0gnRswVw

You can get the covers for about £2. I know people will say you get what you pay for but if they last more than two outings they will have been better value than the Butler Creek ones.

Butler creek covers cost about £6 in the US yet they are almost twice that here, ive seen them @ 3x that on occasion. I agree that they are overpriced.
The eBay one look a bit 'chunky', although it's difficult to tell - for less than a fiver it's worth a punt... i'm interested .... let us know

 

[vizslamad]

Get the Vortex BC are pure garbage, famous saying on here. BUY CHEAP BUY TWICE this is very true in this case?

 

[laphroig]

Have tried eBay cheaper versions and broke 2 sets ,now just carry a clean hanky in jacket pocket

 

[devon deer stalker]

ScopeGuard Alaska Scope Covers job done.
However i do have a couple of the old Butler creeks and they are still going strong, but i bought the above and they are excellent.
Cheers
Richard

 

[tomblincoe]

Vortex covers are the way forward! Well made and with a lifetime "no questions asked" warranty

 

[Marcher]

The Swarovski covers are expensive, but they screw into the objective bell securely, and are made of metal. Mine have been on for 6 years, and never fail.

 

[Cyres]

Agree BC are absolute rubbish. I have some Bushwackers and they are OK. I also have some BC Blizzards and they are fine. Ramsbottoms sell a big selection and they are cheap and cheerful and appear robust. Best way forward is see if you an get a screw in glass camera lens filter.

D

 

[Glendine]

ScopeGuard Alaska Scope Covers job done.
However i do have a couple of the old Butler creeks and they are still going strong, but i bought the above and they are excellent.
Cheers
Richard

Excellent piece of equipment.

Glendine.

 

[Orion]

The Swarovski covers are expensive, but they screw into the objective bell securely, and are made of metal. Mine have been on for 6 years, and never fail.

For Swaro scopes where you need a dedicated flip-up cover they are hard to beat, especially the latest SLP ZF version with the magnetic catches. I use the Swaro SG Scope Guard cover on the Z6i 1-6x24 on my driven rifle, as I just want protection while travelling to and on the peg and can't be doing with any added protuberances for distraction while shooting with that one. Otherwise the Vortex slip-ons are a decent rugged flip-up alternative to the now woeful Butler Creeks.

 

[6.5Pow]

Vortex covers are really tough, and have a lifetime warranty, so they really are a buy once cry once