Leupold lens caps
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There pretty slick. I agree, pricey
But never slip off like those buttler caps unless you add duct tape.
But never slip off like those buttler caps unless you add duct tape.
Yes.
Swavroski has similar lens covers and worth checking with Zeiss. I doubt Leupold Alumina lens covers would fit Zeiss.
"From Google" (Quote)
Zeiss offers high-end lens covers that are similar in function and quality to Leupold’s Alumina Flip-Back covers. Zeiss introduced their own Flip-Up and Fold-Flat lens covers designed to provide heavy-duty protection for their premium riflescopes.
They are so expensive because they are machined aluminum and have seals. I have several pairs and they’re great. Are they worth it? NO. Not at $260 vs a pair of butler creek caps for under $30. The BCs work fine and the price differential is insane.
Probably not necessary for safe queens or range toys
But if it gets carried/handled lots, knocked around a bit, or standing ready for extended periods
there is no better
But there could be
I would like them to have an option for clear inserts like the Butler Creek Blizzards
But if it gets carried/handled lots, knocked around a bit, or standing ready for extended periods
there is no better
But there could be
I would like them to have an option for clear inserts like the Butler Creek Blizzards
I’ve got a couple of sets of the newer MK Machine flip caps.
They are definitely better than their earlier versions or home printed 3D caps and retain to the scope with a clamp screw so better than the Butler Creek (albeit it doesn’t have the button release of the BC ocular which is nice).
But as nice as they are they are still expensive after all costs are factored in.
So instead of looking at the total cost look at the difference in cost and I think you’ll find it isn’t as much as you might have expected.
Plus the Alumina’s are just plain better in every way.
Also, if brand projection plays into your criteria the Leupold caps don’t cover up that “gold ring” where all the others will cover it…
If you have a non Leupold or older Leupold the MK Machine would be my next preferred choice though.
They are definitely better than their earlier versions or home printed 3D caps and retain to the scope with a clamp screw so better than the Butler Creek (albeit it doesn’t have the button release of the BC ocular which is nice).
But as nice as they are they are still expensive after all costs are factored in.
So instead of looking at the total cost look at the difference in cost and I think you’ll find it isn’t as much as you might have expected.
Plus the Alumina’s are just plain better in every way.
Also, if brand projection plays into your criteria the Leupold caps don’t cover up that “gold ring” where all the others will cover it…
If you have a non Leupold or older Leupold the MK Machine would be my next preferred choice though.
bro for $260 you can almost get another leupold scope in its entirety.
Get some butler creeks for $17 at the right size and call it a day. If you're doing so much damage you break the plastic cap AND your glass, you have other problems.
Get some butler creeks for $17 at the right size and call it a day. If you're doing so much damage you break the plastic cap AND your glass, you have other problems.
