Bud LaRoche
Well-Known Member
Aadmount and MK Machine are great scope caps. I run them both and recommend both of them. Very similar product.
Scope cover Had nothing to do with my scar as I wasn't using one. Even if I had one it would not have helped keep the rain off. Kinda glad I got it how I did. One of three times I was shooting right side by side with my brother and we killed two bulls both our first elk ever. On 3.....1 2 BOOM BOOM BOOM. 3 shots two dead bulls about 10 yards apart.. Not sure how the increase the chance of getting scoped?
The problem isn't with a "bit". It's when the entire objective is packed with snow or covered over with mud.My scope covers come off when the rifle leaves the bag. Any scope that can't handle a bit of rain, dust, or debris isn't worth owning. Nothing worse than a blocked view when you need to get into action quickly. I've have scopes that have been in use for 30 years without covers and they are still in great condition in every respect.
Lol.... I guess conditions vary and we do what's relevant for where we are. I have seen too many opportunities for a shot go begging from guys trying to open their scope covers when they needed to be shooting, and there was no valid reason to have covers on in the first place.The problem isn't with a "bit". It's when the entire objective is packed with snow or covered over with mud.
Leupold Flip up's on all my Leupold's and aftermarkets on the rest.I've been back and forth on this for years. I have hunted with and without. Probably 10 years ago, I got scope eyed when I had Bull Fever! I haven't used them since. I just got a New/Used scope today and it came with nice lens covers and I'm rethinking it again. (Because that's what I do) Now that I have bought 4 nice scopes, I thought I'd get other hunters thoughts on hunting with or without them.
I agree, hate them and never use them. Tried once and when I wanted to use the scope the lenses were fogged with condensation. Rain drops you can look through...My scope covers come off when the rifle leaves the bag. Any scope that can't handle a bit of rain, dust, or debris isn't worth owning. Nothing worse than a blocked view when you need to get into action quickly. I've have scopes that have been in use for 30 years without covers and they are still in great condition in every respect.
Holy moly man, been using it for a walking stick? .The problem isn't with a "bit". It's when the entire objective is packed with snow or covered over with mud.
I hate to be Mr Negative but if you buy Butler Creek buy spares. Numerous times in cold weather I had them snap right at or above the hinge. Properly fitted they stay on but how what's the point of a flip up cover if it comes completely off especially when you are walking.I agree with go all the way. Ténébreux are quite good while Butler Creek covers are poor quality - easily come off. I use Leupold's threaded flip up covers on my L scopes. High quality aluminum covers that won't go MIA.
If it were easy everyone would be Bill Gates. It's the difference between the "can" and "wish it were that easy" mindset. Figure it out. A lot of people have ideas, far fewer have initiative.I wish it was that easy.