Clear Flip Open Scope Lense Covers?

Joshua M. Smith · 01-28-2008, 08:28 PM

Hello,

At the gunstore I bought a couple flip open lens covers for my .22's 'scope.

All they hand in the size I needed were ones with clear lenses.

Ok, I went ahead and got them. I figure that I can flip them open if I need more clarity or if they get dirty with snow or dirt.

I don't understand, though, if they were made to flip open, why do they even make clear ones?

I was very close to just coloring mine in with a black permanent marker, but decided against it.

What's the point of clear flip-up 'scope covers? I don't get it.

Thanks,

Josh <><

killer · 01-28-2008, 08:45 PM

They provide a quick shot I guess. A marketing gimmick that didn't really catch on. They are not as water tight as the solid black flip open scope covers. I don't like them.

I've got many of the solid flip up on my scopes and they last forever. Once in awhile the little red flip up lever on the 'Butler Creek' wears out but I just trim it off with a razor and it takes an extra second to open them but they still protect the lens very well.

Joshua M. Smith · 01-28-2008, 08:51 PM

Killer,

Thanks. I wondered about that.

I suppose I'll live with these things until I can find some solids which fit.

Josh <><

01-28-2008, 08:28 PM	#1
Joshua M. Smith Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wabash IN Posts: 381	Clear Flip Open Scope Lense Covers? Hello, At the gunstore I bought a couple flip open lens covers for my .22's 'scope. All they hand in the size I needed were ones with clear lenses. Ok, I went ahead and got them. I figure that I can flip them open if I need more clarity or if they get dirty with snow or dirt. I don't understand, though, if they were made to flip open, why do they even make clear ones? I was very close to just coloring mine in with a black permanent marker, but decided against it. What's the point of clear flip-up 'scope covers? I don't get it. Thanks, Josh <>< __________________ Is it better to live by a corrupt society's standards rather than face persecution for not doing the same? This is the dilemma we now face. We must hold fast to our convictions as we confront this dilemma. Knowing one's self goes a long way in the crisis. - Me, Standup Philosopher

01-28-2008, 08:45 PM	#2
killer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the rat race Posts: 905 Images: 6	They provide a quick shot I guess. A marketing gimmick that didn't really catch on. They are not as water tight as the solid black flip open scope covers. I don't like them. I've got many of the solid flip up on my scopes and they last forever. Once in awhile the little red flip up lever on the 'Butler Creek' wears out but I just trim it off with a razor and it takes an extra second to open them but they still protect the lens very well. __________________ "Yeee Hawww...I'm a cowboy on an iron horse." Killer's cabin: http://buckmountainchateau.com/

01-28-2008, 08:51 PM	#3
Joshua M. Smith Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wabash IN Posts: 381	Killer, Thanks. I wondered about that. I suppose I'll live with these things until I can find some solids which fit. Josh <>< __________________ Is it better to live by a corrupt society's standards rather than face persecution for not doing the same? This is the dilemma we now face. We must hold fast to our convictions as we confront this dilemma. Knowing one's self goes a long way in the crisis. - Me, Standup Philosopher