Riflescope covers , old style...?

[NorHunt]

Hi!

I'm looking for lens covers for my Swarovski Habicht Nova 1.5-6x42.
Nothing plastic, like Butler Creek or that kind.
I’ve got myself a highland stalker in 275 Rigby, so we are talking old style...

Any suggestions?

 

[User00056]

@Cottis was making some beauties

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I have made a few sets of these over the last few months which have been in use by me and a handful of other people to good effect. No issues with longevity and they seem a good solution to protecting optics whilst giving immediate, simple and more importantly, silent access to your optic when needed. They are like the bikini covers that come with many scopes but unlike those that tend not to be repairable when the bonded rubber straps break, these will just need easily obtainable elastic threading back through in the event you might catch it on brambles or barbed wire or something like...

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[User00056]

I’ve got myself a highland stalker in 275 Rigby, so we are talking old style...

We need photos!

 

[Cottis]

@Cottis was making some beauties

C

Thread 'Any demand for bespoke buffalo leather bikini lens protectors?'

Jun 6, 2025

I have made a few sets of these over the last few months which have been in use by me and a handful of other people to good effect. No issues with longevity and they seem a good solution to protecting optics whilst giving immediate, simple and more importantly, silent access to your optic when needed. They are like the bikini covers that come with many scopes but unlike those that tend not to be repairable when the bonded rubber straps break, these will just need easily obtainable elastic threading back through in the event you might catch it on brambles or barbed wire or something like...

• Cottis
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• Forum: Equipment & Accessories

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Cottis realised pretty quickly that his knives and needles were getting in the way of his golf game so i put all my kit away to stop me making anymore

After a few issues, I did end up making a few that were well received which was satisfying but I don't currently have the time to do anymore at the mo.

But if you want your appetite whetting......... They take bloody ages.

 

[NorHunt]

Mauser M98 Oberndorf from 1928.
In caliber 275 Rigby/ 7x57.

In the picture you can see the M70 safety.
Changed it into Recknagel, fitted perfectly.
I have 1 millimeter between the safety and the scope and 1 millimeter between the bolt action and the scope...

 

[NorHunt]

With Swarovski Habicht Nova 1.5-6x42

 

[NorHunt]

More pictures.

 

[NorHunt]

Recknagel safety.
The original wouldn't fit with a scope.

 

[User00056]

I'm literally salivating. That rifle is gorgeous! And it needs one the @Cottis covers. Definitely the wraparound with the leather straps. And so do I, incidentally!

Bloody golfists

 

[Cottis]

I'm literally salivating. That rifle is gorgeous! And it needs one the @Cottis covers. Definitely the wraparound with the leather straps. And so do I, incidentally!

Bloody golfists

They **** me off too and I play the stupid game.

 

[NorHunt]

I'm literally salivating. That rifle is gorgeous! And it needs one the @Cottis covers. Definitely the wraparound with the leather straps. And so do I, incidentally!

Bloody golfists

Thanks!
It's a beauty.
275 Rigby/7x57 is a very smooth caliber to shoot with.
Considering it's from 1928, it's a hidden treasure.
I was VERY lucky to find it for sale in the summer holidays.
14000,- NOK.
It's getting a lot of love from me...

 

[User00056]

Thanks!
It's a beauty.
275 Rigby/7x57 is a very smooth caliber to shoot with.
Considering it's from 1928, it's a hidden treasure.
I was VERY lucky to find it for sale in the summer holidays.
14000,- NOK.
It's getting a lot of love from me...

It's stunning. And what a bargain!! I shoot a .270, and absolutely love the calibre. I download it to almost exactly match the .275, but with a 130 grain bullet. Just as you say, that velocity and weight (ish) of bullet is a joy to shoot. I'm green with envy