Flip caps
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If that's what you actually read from my post, knock yourself out and buy a 100 pairs.
On a more serious note, BC were actually at one time decent caps.. before the company was sold to Bushnell/company that owns bushnell.
I tired so hard to like the Alumina caps, I had a few pairs but for the price they should work better and be less fragile. BC work pretty good for the cost but they will break at one point too. Vortex are reasonable cost and durability. Tenebraex are durable but cost more. They all help to keep dust and snow out of the lenses, especially if electrical tape is applied.
The only ones I wouldn't own again are the Alumina as the price doesn't make sense for the performance.
The only ones I wouldn't own again are the Alumina as the price doesn't make sense for the performance.
It really depends on the scope you have...
Some of the Butler Creek's do not fit some makes and models very well (found this more common with the Swarovski's). When they do, they work well for their basic purpose, at their price point. My only issue is that they do not fold flat. This means that they can get caught on something and be broken more easily. Luckily, I can say that I have had this happen only once to me when I was wasn't as careful as I should have been.
This is where I prefer my Aluminas on my Leupolds. The trick with these is to ensure you adjust that threaded ring properly so they fit square when tightened. I have seen some where they have had issues and flop around...but as with anything, products will perform well until abused (intentionally or non-intentionally). Personally, I have had no issues to date on mine (knock on wood! LOL) Over the years, I have replaced most of my BC's with Aluminas, and have been very satisfied with them. But this is my preference.
Swarovski's lense covers are even more expensive than the Aluminas, and they do not make covers for all of their scope models. And they are bit more expensive! (or at least were when I bought my last ones)
I haven't tried the Tenabraex, so cannot comment on these, but have heard that they are more robust in design.
In the end your budget may be the deciding factor. But as with most things, you get what you pay for (or are willing to pay for).
Would you put $30 worth of insurance (via scope covers to protect your glass) on your $3000 scope, or $300?
On a less expensive scope (e.g., $500), this less expensive option, may make more sense.
These items are meant to protect your investment, and provide years of protection of your optic's glass so you can clearly see your targets.
Some of the Butler Creek's do not fit some makes and models very well (found this more common with the Swarovski's). When they do, they work well for their basic purpose, at their price point. My only issue is that they do not fold flat. This means that they can get caught on something and be broken more easily. Luckily, I can say that I have had this happen only once to me when I was wasn't as careful as I should have been.
This is where I prefer my Aluminas on my Leupolds. The trick with these is to ensure you adjust that threaded ring properly so they fit square when tightened. I have seen some where they have had issues and flop around...but as with anything, products will perform well until abused (intentionally or non-intentionally). Personally, I have had no issues to date on mine (knock on wood! LOL) Over the years, I have replaced most of my BC's with Aluminas, and have been very satisfied with them. But this is my preference.
Swarovski's lense covers are even more expensive than the Aluminas, and they do not make covers for all of their scope models. And they are bit more expensive! (or at least were when I bought my last ones)
I haven't tried the Tenabraex, so cannot comment on these, but have heard that they are more robust in design.
In the end your budget may be the deciding factor. But as with most things, you get what you pay for (or are willing to pay for).
Would you put $30 worth of insurance (via scope covers to protect your glass) on your $3000 scope, or $300?
On a less expensive scope (e.g., $500), this less expensive option, may make more sense.
These items are meant to protect your investment, and provide years of protection of your optic's glass so you can clearly see your targets.
I bought a box of over 100 assorted BC caps at a gunshow more than 20 years ago, and still have almost all of them scattered across about 30 scopes, binoculars and spotters. Never had one completely fail, although a couple are now getting close to being discarded. I'm completely happy with them, but have never bought a single one since then so I can't speak to the quality of new ones.
I have a single set of Aluminas that came on a scope off the EE, they're nice but I would not consider them worth their price if I needed to replace them.
I have a single set of Aluminas that came on a scope off the EE, they're nice but I would not consider them worth their price if I needed to replace them.
Never heard of them so I went and looked, expecting them to be kind of crap but I watched the video and am intrigued enough I will order a pair to try out as I am doing an Amazon order anyway and the cost is very reasonable. Be sure to let us know when yours show up!
I would not bother. I have ordered quite a few on aliex and the quality and fit is excellent. They are around $3 each. I like them better than the Butler Creek ones.
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I agree with the comments on the butler creek caps. The older ones from about 10 years and back were really good. The newer ones are more brittle and I have broken 3 of the rear ones. They all snapped off at the hinge.
I tried one pair of the aluminum leupold ones on a 2.5-8 and wasn't overly impressed. Yeah they worked but for the huge money I paid they seemed kinda flimsy.
I see lots of comments of how good tenebraex are, but I can't find anyone that sells them.
I tried one pair of the aluminum leupold ones on a 2.5-8 and wasn't overly impressed. Yeah they worked but for the huge money I paid they seemed kinda flimsy.
I see lots of comments of how good tenebraex are, but I can't find anyone that sells them.
Right to the source, made in Canada:
https://armament.com/collections/te...8XOc6PALHBMV0gG3F5oJMSpOH5PPCOx7naQpUThpCOeqx
You can also find some of them on Amazon.
https://armament.com/collections/te...8XOc6PALHBMV0gG3F5oJMSpOH5PPCOx7naQpUThpCOeqx
You can also find some of them on Amazon.
I use the butler creek caps. Don’t bother with their size charts. You need to find for yourself what fits right enough to stay put. They work fine for me. You could put a bikini cover on and remove it when it’s time to shoot if you hate the caps I suppose.
I’ve used the older BC ones and echo they were much better than the current offerings. Last few seasons I’ve just run the Leupy Neoprene cover while moving from spot to spot. Not very condusive if a quick shot is required.
I’m gonna have to look into those Tenabraex covers.
