Flip-up scope covers: yes or no?

I used to have a .30/06 that would give me a bump, the red button would get me on the inside of the nose near my eye. The scope was mounted as far forward as possible while still providing a full view at the highest power setting. I resolved the problem by cutting away the housing for the button and turning the cover 90 degrees, so the bolt handle would hit the tab and open the cover when I worked the action. It worked slick.
 
I was talking to a guy at WSS, and he said that he missed a deer because of the Leopold covers. The rear cover rotated, so the hinge blocked his bolt. I'm planning on getting some, and I'll put a TINY bit of lock-tite in the threads.
 
i6s1 said:
I was talking to a guy at WSS, and he said that he missed a deer because of the Leopold covers. The rear cover rotated, so the hinge blocked his bolt. I'm planning on getting some, and I'll put a TINY bit of lock-tite in the threads.
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I bet it was the focus adjustment that rotated.:)
 
Gatehouse said:
No scope cover (or scope) has ever nailed my eyebrow.

Probably because I set up scopes properly, and grip the rifle properly, so they don't nail me.
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Come to Victoria some time look me up and we could shoot some of my errrr.....real hairy chested rifles...you know...the kind that leaves you coughing (the winded sensation) and LYAO after you shoot them.:D

You could demonstrate proper big bore form....could be very educational! :eek: :D
 
X-fan said:
Come to Victoria some time look me up and we could shoot some of my errrr.....real hairy chested rifles...you know...the kind that leaves you coughing (the winded sensation) and LYAO after you shoot them.:D

You could demonstrate proper big bore form....could be very educational! :eek: :D
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Fairly early in life, I witnessed a buddy getting his forehead perforated badly from a scope. I learned a long time ago to be VERY conscious of where that scope is, especially when shooting hard kickers:D

This was when I was young and dumb enough to convince myself I just NEEDED a ridiculously powerful gun. I don't own anything more powerful than a .375 RUger, and no bigger bore than .45 caliber. I've been fortunate enough to shoot some really large guns that acquaintances own. Fortunate in the sense that I was convinced not to buy guns like this, because they were REALLY fun to shoot, but REALLY impractical for a guy that does most of his hunting in BC. ;)

Actually, I think no scope at all on really big rifles is probably a wise choice.;)
 
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I used Butler Creek in past. They were OK.

A couple years back I switched over to the Leupold covers. I have Leupold covers on all of my scopes. Never had a problem of any kind. They will be added to any future builds as well.
 
I use the B/C and for the money they are alright. I have to get a new front every year for my 50mm scope. The plastic is not very hard and it is easy to break. It usually ends up breaking after popping open from the scope hitting my back when it is slung over my shoulder. either that or catching something walking through the bush if I forget to put them down. I've been thinking of swapping over to the leupolds but they are quit a bit more expensive. Can anybody post what the leupold covers are made of to try and get an understanding of duriblilty compared to the B/C? Either way, definite asset when it comes to snowy days and rain.
 
I use the Plain Butler Creek And like them but I trimmed off the opening tab on the bolt side so I could load/unload without hooking my bolt handle. Never had them pop open on me though.
 
Definately "YES" I like the clear lens Blizzards front and back.

I used to trim off the bolt side tab a bit as well I now just twist it a bit so the bolt clears the tab.
 
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