Best lense protection for SWFA scopes

[thinhorn_AK]

The stars finally aligned and I got my hands on a few SWFA 6x scopes.

what do you all use to protect the lenses??? Butler creek???nis there something else? If you use butler creek, which size do you use?

I’d like to stick with some sort of cover that stays on the scope, I like neoprene covers but not looking to go that route with these.

thank you!

 

[eaglemountainman]

I've been using Alpine Innovations ScopeSlickers for the last few years and very happy. Water and dust proof. Easy to remove from lenses and each end is complete with a concealed lens cloth. They have elastic retainers, but I put a wrap of 1/4 velcro around the scope tube both fore and aft of the turrets. I get em on Amazon.

EDIT: Forgot to add, I leave them off the lenses while hunting and only pull them over when weather forces me to.

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[Fatcamp]

No good answers but if you could pm your secret I would appreciate it.

 

[BAKPAKR]

I have the Butler Creek 20 eyepiece and 30 objective covers on my 10x. I think the 6x and 10x are the same size.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

No good answers but if you could pm your secret I would appreciate it.

what do you mean?

 

[Cameron945]

I agree on the Buttler Creek route. I dig their flip caps and had them on an SWFA.

 

[Fatcamp]

what do you mean?

Those things are like hunting unicorns right now. Are you a sorcerer, or did you just get lucky?

 

[Myronman3]

you couldnt hardly GIVE away a 6x not too long ago. i didnt need any, but saw them time after time listed and no one wanted them.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Those things are like hunting unicorns right now. Are you a sorcerer, or did you just get lucky?

I got good at being lucky I guess, I didn’t do anything. I put out a few “wtb” adds on a few forums like...2 months ago and just recently got randomly contacted by people who were willing to part with them. I paid 200 dollars each for 2 of them.

 

[Cameron945]

Those things are like hunting unicorns right now. Are you a sorcerer, or did you just get lucky?

I had my local gun shop order them. Took a couple weeks.

 

[Blaw]

I am looking for the same thing...


I have heard the butler creek ones breaking

vortex has some out now that are a more flexible material, I might try those

 

[eaglemountainman]

I am looking for the same thing...


I have heard the butler creek ones breaking

vortex has some out now that are a more flexible material, I might try those

I've had three of them break on me. That's the reason I gave the Alpine Innovations a try. Haven't regretted it yet.

 

[Fatcamp]

I got good at being lucky I guess, I didn’t do anything. I put out a few “wtb” adds on a few forums like...2 months ago and just recently got randomly contacted by people who were willing to part with them. I paid 200 dollars each for 2 of them.

LOL. I actually sold one on here a couple months ago and have since changed my mind.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

LOL. I actually sold one on here a couple months ago and have since changed my mind.

I sold my 3-9 thinking I was going to upgrade....a Zeiss v4, vx5, Vx3i and a z3 later I realized how stupid that was so I’ve been looking to replace it ever since....I settled for the 6x.

 

[Blaw]

lol i was just looking at other options, zeiss being one, or the LRHS....just for the zoom factor...

maybe Ill just stick with my 6x

 

[Fatcamp]

I sold my 3-9 thinking I was going to upgrade....a Zeiss v4, vx5, Vx3i and a z3 later I realized how stupid that was so I’ve been looking to replace it ever since....I settled for the 6x.

Ha! I gave my 3-9 to my wife and she is not giving it back. Have a nice Leupold 6X42 LRD on my rifle now but am doubting it's hardiness.