DTS Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 I've just been looking at these as an alternative to the ones on my MTC mamba as I preferred the 'pop up' style ones that my hawke scope before had. Are they really worth over a tenner per cover? So over £20 plus postage?! Just seems a lot to me? Thanks in advance Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 I had butler creek covers on any scope i owned, cannot fault them and well worth the money in my opinion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTS Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Ok bud thanks coming back so quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essex Keeper Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 butler creek are **** I wouldn't bother anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Up to the individual...I've had them with various scopes, NEVER use them and never found any much use for them...may keep the rain off the objective a bit if you are walking with the gun shouldered, but never caused me an issue...up to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 They cost a bit more They work That's about it really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 if they have fixed the problem with the rear cover or you can find older stock yes,if not no as the back one tends to fly off if you don't hold it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 They are definately worth the money IMO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 I've not used them, however I've been through almost every other option and they have been pretty poor! let me know how you get on with 'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Ok, help me out here, seems a lot of people like these, personally I have never found a use for them period, what have I missed? What help/assistance/advantage/benefit/etc do people find in these? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 errm they keep the rain off the lenses of your scope? I can't imagine what other use there could be for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 errm they keep the rain off the lenses of your scope? I can't imagine what other use there could be for them. that's all it is i think? But the hawke springs are pretty ropey, the metal MTC ones bend too easily and the richter optiks have dodgy casings that split. seems like a simple thing that's often done badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Ok, help me out here, seems a lot of people like these, personally I have never found a use for them period, what have I missed? What help/assistance/advantage/benefit/etc do people find in these? Cheers! Keeps lens clean from knocks,grit and dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 errm they keep the rain off the lenses of your scope? I can't imagine what other use there could be for them. Ok fine, thanks, 40 years I've been doing this, out in all weathers including the worst storms this country has thrown at us, and struggle to remember any time when I have not been able to keep my scope lens dry. Thanks, something I can live without then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Keeps lens clean from knocks,grit and dirt. ..again, all weathers, all condition and over many years, perhaps I just take more care than others. Thanks for the info, when I have had them..FREE... with some scopes, never found a use, actually just a pain! My opinion, simple as, good luck to everyone who finds them useful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) ..again, all weathers, all condition and over many years, perhaps I just take more care than others. Thanks for the info, when I have had them..FREE... with some scopes, never found a use, actually just a pain! My opinion, simple as, good luck to everyone who finds them useful! Me too, I've got a set in a drawer somewhere, never found a need for em, The op can have if he wants( pm me if you want mate)can't remember what size they are, they came with a set of night eaters, Atb Flynny Edited April 30, 2014 by flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 I cannot imagine how one might shoot in a lot of conditions without rain covers, they also prevent misting over as you wait with cold glass in certain atmospheres. The problem is they have changed something in the composition of the plastic and now many of them don't / wont stay closed reliably. IMO covers are like windscreen wipers and the demist setting on your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Same as that. I only use them when it is tipping down, otherwise I don't need them. I would like to know how those who don't use them and shoot in the rain carry their rifles? If I spent a couple minutes cleaning and de-misting my scope before taking a shot I wouldn't shoot much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Same as that. I only use them when it is tipping down, otherwise I don't need them. I would like to know how those who don't use them and shoot in the rain carry their rifles? If I spent a couple minutes cleaning and de-misting my scope before taking a shot I wouldn't shoot much. Easy, carry it straight rather than over your shoulder, I do most of the time anyway. Can't remember the last time my scope misted up in any weather. Like I have said, if people find a need for these then fine, I don't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 I guess we may be talking at cross purposes, I assume you are talking about an air rifle (which was the OPs question, in all fairness) I am talking about powder guns, and I am sure neither of us would carry one of those straight in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) I cannot imagine how one might shoot in a lot of conditions without rain covers, they also prevent misting over as you wait with cold glass in certain atmospheres. The problem is they have changed something in the composition of the plastic and now many of them don't / wont stay closed reliably. IMO covers are like windscreen wipers and the demist setting on your car How many years is it since windscreen wipers and demisters were extras and not even offered as an option by most original manufacturers? If you want to let your scope lens get cold or wet and then breath on it to mist it up fine, some of us don't! Edited May 1, 2014 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) I guess we may be talking at cross purposes, I assume you are talking about an air rifle (which was the OPs question, in all fairness) I am talking about powder guns, and I am sure neither of us would carry one of those straight in the field. I am talking about all my rifles. If I'm in the field "working", the gun is carried straight(ish), if I'm ambling around, on route to a location, etc., it would normally be shouldered, and if I am ambling around in a rain storm I shelter every part of the gun I possibly can, not just the scope lens! Like I have said, if people find a need for these then fine, I don't! Edited May 1, 2014 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scutt Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 good idea for range shooting poor quality last lot the flip up hinge lasted about 4 outings in the field I just use bog standard covers when gun stowed away now to protect from dust etc. as in upright position in cabinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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