Which flip up scope covers?

[Acm]

Who’s using what? Want to fit some onto a zeiss v4
Cheers all

 

[Robj84]

I use vortex defender flip up covers on my V4. Much cheaper than Zeiss ones and do the same job in my opinion. They just slide over the scope. Brought from Baileys.

 

[Tim.243]

Who’s using what? Want to fit some onto a zeiss v4
Cheers all

I only use a neoprene cover....If it rains I put it on...Just think it is one more movement a deer can see...
One steps out and is looking right at you then you reach fwd to flick the front open...

good luck.

 

[Sako75Hunter]

I only use a neoprene cover....If it rains I put it on...Just think it is one more movement a deer can see...
One steps out and is looking right at you then you reach fwd to flick the front on...

good luck.

This.

Plus the whole scope is protected when the cover is on, rather than just the lenses: no minor consideration with a prized and possibly very expensive scope.

 

[monarman]

Vortex defender.... they last and aren't expensive.

 

[malmick]

I use Vortex Defender flip ups on my 56mm Minox and whilst I find the eyepiece cover works well the same can not be said for the objective cover. It tends to flip up quite easily if the cover knocks something whilst the rifle is being carried around or brushing something when being put in a rifle cover or gun safe. I've also got a V4 so I'm quite interested in how well these might work for a 50mm objective, I would hope that it is a bit more resistant to flipping open than the 56mm version.

 

[paulbshooting]

Another vote for Vortex defenders, Rob at Monarch Country Products sells them and SD discount I think?!

 

[Dawnrazor]

Vortex.
Butler Creek were really good, the best I'd say, until about 8 or so years ago and then the quality nose dived for whateve reason.

 

[User00040]

Tenebraex objective cover, although your lens housing will need to be threaded for this to work as the adapter (another thing to buy!) needs to be screwed in.

For ocular I use Butler Creek.

 

[Gary123]

I have a set of BC here for a V4, £20

 

[Acm]

I have a set of BC here for a V4, £20

I’ll pm you Gary

 

[sy247]

I've got a Butler Creek on the objective lens which I like, its an older one and I haven't had any problems with it. I did have a Vortex on the ocular but I carry my rifle muzzle up and decided I didn't need it

 

[Woodsmoke]

My Hawke Endurance has screw-in metal covers on both lenses. I usually flip them both out of the way immediately. Very well-made indeed. But of course they're specific to Hawke

 

[sy247]

I flip my cover up once I start the stalk, I would only keep it closed if it was raining

 

[Cottis]

The March scope flip ups are good. Low profile, small, light, positive open/close while remaining almost silent. They lock into a couple of different position and don't break.

They are also relatively cheap and still allow you to mount the scope as low as you like.

I used to use the Vortex ones. They are made well but they are overkill, too large and ugly.

 

[sy247]

I found that with the Vortex, they are well made but cumbersome

 

[Rory]

Tenebraex on the objective, Butler Creek on the ocular.
Tried the Vortex, but bulky and as others have said, can open too easily and they're a faff when they just end up gliding off the tubes.

 

[wildfowler.250]

...Just think it is one more movement a deer can see...
One steps out and is looking right at you then you reach fwd to flick the front open...

If they’re stalking with the scope covers closed, they deserve to not get a deer
(And I’ve done it myself once with a borrowed rifle - I didn’t take the bikini covers off and bumped a deer .. never again).

I’ve vortex personally. Open all the time unless it’s heavy rain.

 

[angusb1]

This ^^^

 

[Tim.243]

If they’re stalking with the scope covers closed, they deserve to not get a deer
(And I’ve done it myself once with a borrowed rifle - I didn’t take the bikini covers off and bumped a deer .. never again).

I’ve vortex personally. Open all the time unless it’s heavy rain.

I don't borrow rifles or have b covers, my dear friend gets this whispered in his ear
Fallow back in cover
Put your rifle on the sticks ...no to your right...ffs
Take the covers off
Can you see them?
Here borrow the thermal
Back to bins
Click
Bang
Well done lol