How to fix Butler Creek scope covers

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If you're using your rifle for any kind of field use and use Butler Creek scope covers, you've probably broken them off. Here is an simple, inexpensive fix to repair them and modify them so that it doesn't happen again.

Drill a hole in the cap, then cut a strip of leather (or other material), fold it in half and rivet it to the cap to form a loop. Replace the pivot pin with a small screw that goes through the the leather loop. The cap still snaps on. But, now when it's opened, it just flops loose on the leather strap. Put some adhesive velcro on the cap and on the top of the scope to keep it from flopping all over. Works great, costs $1 or 2 for each fix...

Screws are easily found at any hardware store. The leather, the rivets and the adhesive velcro can all be found at hobby stores. The rivets come with a punch and anvil. I use the flat side of the anvil on the inside of the cap.

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Good idea. I'm lucky to get a couple seasons out of them, Ive broken a pile, and lost a couple that have slid of the scope.
 
Good fix-it tip.

The couple Butler Creek flip-up covers that broke on me was because the spring worked its way through the plastic. The simple fix for me was to remove the pin, straightened out the arm on spring (it's bent at a 90º angle) and then reassemble. Works like new.
 
DMS1 said:
Thanks, great idea! I am a huge fan of the (expensive) Alumina caps for my Leupold scopes.
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I was too until they got hung up on my gear, over and over again, made little clicking noises, and marred the finish on my scope (the little bronze cartouche rubs on the outside of the scope.) Once I realized I was opening them when loading up, hunting with them open all day, then closing them when I cleared the rifle, I took them off and stuck the neoprene thing back on. I don't even notice it in a pocket.
 
silverfoxdj said:
+1 what would it take to make a good one Gesh !!
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The new owners just need to dig out the old specs and quit skimping on material quality and thickness......sure it will add cost to go back to the old caps but I'd rather pay more for something that will last....... and I'm not alone.

It's frustrating when companies change hands and the new owners reduce quality in order to make some short term profit.
 
The problems with the BC caps go far beyond materials; it's a flawed design to start with. They would be a lot more robust if they just opened all the way.

A company called Aadmount is making scope caps now, but they're ridiculously expensive (~$100/set). They have the right idea though:

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kombayotch said:
The problems with the BC caps go far beyond materials; it's a flawed design to start with. They would be a lot more robust if they just opened all the way.

A company called Aadmount is making scope caps now, but they're ridiculously expensive (~$100/set). They have the right idea though:

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$100 a set is a bit steep but if they have a lifetime warranty or at least last a lifetime it might not be so bad.
Butler Creek's cost cutting design changes didn't help their "flawed" design as you say. I know it's just looking at a picture but the plastic in the picture you posted is definitely not the same material Butler Creek is using in their $20 a pair caps.

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I just looked at aadmount's web site and they do back the caps for life! Nice, these guys have the right idea! I't nice to see someone move in on Butler Creek since they obviously don't care about quality today.
 
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