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Title: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: tennx on March 26, 2022, 11:16:41 PM
Didnt know where to ask…..who has a good selection….

Many thanks
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 27, 2022, 08:15:37 AM
3 pages on Brownells.

https://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/optic-accessories/scope-lens-covers/index.htm (https://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/optic-accessories/scope-lens-covers/index.htm)
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: tennx on March 27, 2022, 08:29:06 AM
3 pages on Brownells.

https://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/optic-accessories/scope-lens-covers/index.htm (https://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/optic-accessories/scope-lens-covers/index.htm)

Some more of that sometimers…..completely forgot about them…numrich to…

Many thanks for the kick start….
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on March 27, 2022, 10:01:42 AM
No problem Phil. ;)
Depending on the scope, you may want to check that brands website,
They may have a specific one you need.
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: tennx on March 27, 2022, 10:06:12 AM
No problem Phil. ;)
Depending on the scope, you may want to check that brands website,
They may have a specific one you need.

Well Im looking for several….the shock/paracord on most of my covers  is wearing out… I have replacement cord but thought i would check out the flips….thanks again….
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: SteveP-52 on March 27, 2022, 11:19:15 AM
My last set was from Butler Creek and bought from Amazon. Just need to measure the front and rear in millimeters, compare to their size chart
and order accordingly.

Also heard of people ordering from Vortex, but I've never looked myself so I honestly can't say anything more than take a quick look.
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: Harv24 on March 27, 2022, 12:45:26 PM
I've used both. Vortex, for me, is much better. Has a rubber construction vs. hard plastic.  Hinge assembly is more robust.
If given the choice, I always choose Vortex.
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: Firewalker on March 27, 2022, 01:18:44 PM
Amazon has a great selection, I have perhaps a dozen and I get to choose the size I want. No broken springs, they stay closed until I open them and they are easily opened:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DMLNK59/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DMLNK59/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1)
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: tennx on March 27, 2022, 01:37:41 PM
If u cant get exact do u order up or down in size…..Ive read that ordering smaller u soak in hot water….guess that would depend on material…


Thanks
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: SteveP-52 on March 27, 2022, 10:06:49 PM
Never thought of trying it but now you have me wishing I had since while I got the front one of a set on but man was it tight
and I had to really shove to get it on...lol. Upside I guess is the lil bugger is not coming off there easily...lol
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: tennx on March 27, 2022, 10:22:08 PM
Never thought of trying it but now you have me wishing I had since while I got the front one of a set on but man was it tight
and I had to really shove to get it on...lol. Upside I guess is the lil bugger is not coming off there easily...lol

Hair dryer?????????????
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: Firewalker on March 27, 2022, 10:24:50 PM
Never thought of trying it but now you have me wishing I had since while I got the front one of a set on but man was it tight
and I had to really shove to get it on...lol. Upside I guess is the lil bugger is not coming off there easily...lol

Hair dryer?????????????

Hot water, the plastic stays soft for a minute without hot spots.
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: tennx on March 27, 2022, 10:44:59 PM
Never thought of trying it but now you have me wishing I had since while I got the front one of a set on but man was it tight
and I had to really shove to get it on...lol. Upside I guess is the lil bugger is not coming off there easily...lol

Hair dryer?????????????

Hot water, the plastic stays soft for a minute without hot spots.

Got it ….thanks for the pm and thanks for the replies….
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: Firewalker on March 27, 2022, 10:47:43 PM
Never thought of trying it but now you have me wishing I had since while I got the front one of a set on but man was it tight
and I had to really shove to get it on...lol. Upside I guess is the lil bugger is not coming off there easily...lol

Hair dryer?????????????

Hot water, the plastic stays soft for a minute without hot spots.

Got it ….thanks for the pm and thanks for the replies….

My pleasure, you all will like these.
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: tennx on March 28, 2022, 01:13:11 PM
Ive decide to go with these…their rubber and fit a variety of scopes sizes…..Im not crazy about the design of the flip up…but hey it aint no beauty contest..

Thanks again for taking the time to reply..


https://monstrumtactical.com/monstrum-tactical-flip-up-rifle-scope-lens-covers/
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: SteveP-52 on March 28, 2022, 01:35:38 PM
Very handy post to have since sooner or later, shooters with the rubber strapped lens covers (raises hand) might well go looking,
find this post and have some ideas where and what to look at.

Ya done good...lol :)
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: tennx on March 28, 2022, 01:42:29 PM
Very handy post to have since sooner or later, shooters with the rubber strapped lens covers (raises hand) might well go looking,
find this post and have some ideas where and what to look at.

Ya done good...lol :)

Coupon code “FIRSTFREE”.  COVERED SHIPPING AND TAX….. Ordered 4….3 same size and 1 another….$39.80….I think I will change all my scopes to these …..Ive replaced the cord on some …by cutting the end off small burgess….see pic..
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: JimD on April 19, 2022, 02:13:56 PM
I have one Monstrum flip up cover on one scope because the sources I checked were out of stock on the Butler Creek.  It works fine.  But so do the Butler Creek.  I see no reason to avoid Monstrum but I don't really see significant advantages to them either.
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: sicumj on May 30, 2022, 06:23:12 PM
I tried the Monstrums and they did work ok but seemed bulky to me.  I went back to the rubber stretch over covers.
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: lefteyeshot on May 30, 2022, 07:43:33 PM
Ive decide to go with these…their rubber and fit a variety of scopes sizes…..Im not crazy about the design of the flip up…but hey it aint no beauty contest..

Thanks again for taking the time to reply..


https://monstrumtactical.com/monstrum-tactical-flip-up-rifle-scope-lens-covers/

To me the flip ups get in the way. When the elastic cord starts getting weak I wrap it around the turrets once or twice. Mostly I just stuff a ball of toilet   
 paper in the hole. Bought a couple of leather cover for some of my vintage 2x Weavers. Leather covers are a bit pricey.
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: Airnut on May 31, 2022, 05:50:33 AM
I had about five sets of the monstrous flip up scope covers and had them fail within a few months
The rubber split down the side. Check out Amazon reviews on these.  I don't know if they have addresses the issue or not?
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: Wayne52 on May 31, 2022, 09:08:03 AM
The only gun that I have them on right now is my Crosman 362.  I'm not really a big fan of them except in the rain.
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on May 31, 2022, 10:35:43 AM
Not a fan of scope caps.  The flip open ones don’t work well on my AO scopes and I always lose the elastic ones in the field. I quit bothering with them entirely about ten years ago.  Doesn’t seem to hurt the glass.
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: Firewalker on May 31, 2022, 11:33:28 AM
I've been using flip up scope covers from Amazon for quite some time now, have replaced several covers on all sorts of scopes for both PB and air guns. They run about $6 a piece, never had one fail until last week when I set my Challenger down on its side and bent the scope cover all the way backwards. Totally my fault.
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: KevinJBrown on May 31, 2022, 05:24:49 PM
Depending on the scope I either use metal ones from the manufacturer that match the scope or I don’t bother with them unless the rifle is going in  a safe. Rubber one tend to get in the way.
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: Firewalker on June 01, 2022, 09:38:53 AM
I think I have posted on this here before but the back 'flip up cover' works perfectly for me to block the left eye when shooting allowing me to keep both eyes open. I also have a 'dope dot' inside the cover for distances on PB, not needed so much for the short ranges with air guns but over 50 yards, I sure do need them.
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: Nvreloader on June 02, 2022, 10:23:02 AM
And another option for the flip up covers,
get the stick on white disc's and write your trajectory info on the stick on,
then size the stick on fit the inside of the rear cover,
then you always have the info handy for the shot,
very easy to change the info, when needed.
 
All my scopes are set up this, getti'n too OLD to remember all that info
for all the different rifle/pistols............ ;)   :o

YMMV,
Don
Title: Re: Flip up scope lens covers
Post by: MarineO6 on June 05, 2022, 08:16:37 AM
They always worked well for me.