So now that I have officially given up on Butler Creek caps ever staying closed, what are you using that actually function in the field?

http://www.aadmount.com/

Those look nice, but $100 seems a little steep for plastic flip ups.

Yes, nice, I wouldn't hesitate on a $2000 scope..., but I'm not sure I'd go for those on my $400 scopes.

Anything in the $40-$50 range?

replaced an older flip up with a modern day Bulter creek.

it lasted a day. Junk.

now have gone to the neoprene full scope covers.

$13


or
$20

I like these as I don't lose em.




both have added protection of scope body.

I use these. If you put it on with the loop inside the sling, it hangs there and you can't lose it.

https://scopeshieldcover.com/

I use bikini covers. the flip up caps -- not so much

This works pretty good for me and I don't lose them either.





I only hook one side of the rubber band so they hang to the side when I want to look thru the scope.

Great idea

Another option in neoprene. These include the keeper loop which retains the cover on the rifle after its instant field release from the scope. The Campfire's John Barsness has used these and reviewed them under their previous name, ScopeShield Alaska. Now ScopeGuard Alaska.

www.scopeguardalaska.com

I know they are expensive, but I use the aluminum pop ups from Leupold. They work, but no doubt overpriced.

I've played with them all just about and IMO there are two options. If you have a newer Leupold bite the bullet and buy their AlumiCovers, yes they're expensive but they are also great. The other option is a Scope Coat, they look cheesy on the rifle IMHO but they work great.

I was really hoping the BC flip ups were better now. I quit using them a few years ago because they would break pretty much on the first outing. I wish they'd fix the quality issues because those are my favorites.

Thanks for all these other ideas, that's what I needed to hear and see.

The tethered bikini covers look simple and effective. does that ever get tangled up with case ejection?

Sounds like this ScopeShield version of the scope coat will be quicker in the field than the bikini covers. I'd be concerned with it dangling under the rifle, as a disruption or distraction to me or the game at close quarters. Or getting hung up on the front of the scope and blocking the sight line.

I might have to try both and see which works best for me.

I appreciate the help.
Jeff

I always hang them on the opposite side of the ejection port, so no, no problems.

Same here. The bikini covers work really well in keeping dust off the lenses if in a scabbard on horseback or riding in/on an atv. Same with water.

Another reason I like the neoprene covers is they protect the entire scope with a little padding, which can be handy in a lot of circumstances.

Oh, Oh...if Stick reads this he's gonna hit you with his video.......


Casey

Uncle Mike's QD Scope Covers........



Casey

The bikinis that come with certain Leupolds are the best version of those that I've come across. I tried a Butler creek bikini and it didn't last long.
The Leupold Aluminas work pretty well also and am yet to have any of them fail.
Gave up on BC flip-ups 8-10 yrs. ago.

John

I have used "Scopecoats" for several years and have been extremely pleased with the result.

Whether in Pa., Tx., out west or in Africa, they have served me well. Not only do they protect the lenses, but I keep them on in and out of the safe. They really protect all parts of the scope.

donsm70

If they are not staying closed, you have the wrong size. I break them often though on backpack style hunts. The older ones are bulletproof. The newer ones are the brittle plastic. I take them off most of the time now if it isn't raining, just because I'm sick of buying them. They are about the only option though. It's been a long time though since I've hung a buck.

I've had Aluminas auto-close during recoil. Also had the magnets come out.

Scope condoms seem too slow and clumsy hunting coastal brush. By the time I fiddle with the cover the animal would be gone.

B&C have been pretty good. There were reports of some batches with weak hinges. I think I had one. Called c/s and got replacements for free. As Calvin stated, if fitted properly they stay shut.

I don't have a problem with rain covered lenses hunting the coast. No fogging, but pine needles and such can be a problem. In snow, I definitely want a cap on the objective.