Flip open scope caps

Butler Creek, and here in Oregon they do help keep off the rain and snow. Not to mention the pumice dust, I use them on every scope I own.
 
If you're on the coast, you may run into the same problem I had with them. I got fog on the lens chasing elk in this wet country. Then again, what doesn't fog lenses in the rainforest! Butler Creek is almost the only name, they're excellent. But in the pouring rain I've personally had trouble with fog under the cap.
 
I have Butler Creek "Blizzard" scope covers on two rifles. They're clear so you can see without flipping them up. They're invaluable when it's snowing! I only put them on the front of the scope because, when I'm carrying the rifle, the eye piece is down and doesn't get wet.

Got them through MidwayUSA.com for about $5 each; about $8 everywhere else I looked.

me!
 
i use butler creek scope caps on EVERY scope i own. i put them on the moment i buy the scope, and only open them when shooting. keeps my scopes clean and clear, and i never have a problem with rain,snow,dirt,or branches scratching them.
 
I like the plan black Butler flip caps. I had the Butler Creek "Blizzard" caps, but I don't care for them. They're cheap and the lenes come out quite easy IMO. Esp when you're cleaning them. Every scope I own had Butler Creek flip caps. I love them.
 
rainshadow:
I actually had a rifle submerged once and after having shaken off most of the water I went to wipe off the lens of my scope and when I flipped them up was quite surprised to find no water underneath. Perhaps moisture on the lens is developing from condensation? or a loose fitting cap? just a thought.
 
Where I hunt in Northern Michigan they are pretty much a necessity, not an option. I prefer the blizzard models only because there have been times where it has been snowing or raining and I've "jumped" an animal and had no time to flip up the caps before shooting. I do however have the non see-thru models on some of my scopes, and some of the new Leupy ones as well. I pretty much feel naked without them---2MG
 


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