brown dog Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 The topic of Butler Creeks having become rubbish over recent years came up a few days ago. Having done a bit of a look around, I think I've found that Butler Creek tacticals size 46 -47 (62.5mm) will do the job for an S&B 5-25 http://www.cabelas.com/product/Butler-Creek-Tactical-One-Piece-Rubber-Scope-Caps/1514053.uts Not had any luck in spotting anyone other than Cabelas ($40 shipping ) that has them in stock. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Just bite the bullet and get some tenebrex. I've heard these are just as bad as standard butler creeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Tenebraxs scope caps ,,,, think thats spelled right - search for these - supposedly indestructible.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wsm Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Matt I know of someone that had them in stock but that was a while back when they first came out.I know this as he had them off me when I realised they were no better than the spring versions and gave them to him Don't waste your money on these is my advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted December 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Can't bring myself to pay the crazy tenebraex price...... it's just a pop open lid! What about this - looks to have a robust hinge: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hawke-Flip-Up-Amber-Scope-Covers-Size-7-62-67mm-/360429821973 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCetrizine Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I used to have a Hawke scope that came with those. They never fell apart. Actually, thinking about it, they are still on one of my .22s and still haven't broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John MH Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Its usually the rear BC cap that snaps on my scopes. I replaced them with these, ignoring the gimmick the caps are actually far better quality than the BC; http://www.accucover.com/list.aspx Another advantage is the sit flat when open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 How much is the scope worth….. Relative cost of tenebrax Sure you weren't borne in yorkshite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds1 Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I am going to try the new March scope caps............must be better than BCs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wsm Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 How much is the scope worth….. Relative cost of tenebrax Sure you weren't borne in yorkshite You've hit the nail on the head there Andy I've got the Swaro aluminium ones on all my Swaro scopes.When you consider its 2 Grand a pop the 80 odd quid for covers is money well spent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 I am going to try the new March scope caps............must be better than BCs. They're very good quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted December 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 You've hit the nail on the head there Andy I've got the Swaro aluminium ones on all my Swaro scopes.When you consider its 2 Grand a pop the 80 odd quid for covers is money well spent Yes and no. There's a point at which you're just being seen off for a pop-open lid. I'm not sure what you're protecting against, but I'm protecting against drops of water, wet blades of grass, sprigs of heather and careless finger prints - not thrown rocks or blast fragments. The design weakness in BCs achieving that lies with the hinge. There'll be little or no greater protection in the more expensive versions and I suspect, less for the QA drop in modern butler creeks, I doubt they'll have significantly different strength - and the same weak point: a tiny molded hinge is a tiny molded hinge. With Tenebraex you're just paying for tacticool. There will be £10 caps offering all the protection necessary. And I'll weep 10 times less when I break the hinge The worst lens caps I've ever owned were the ones supplied with my ELs - which have worn (old) butler creeks from day 2. I think, having trawled the net looking at these pop-open lids, that the Hawke may have the beefiest looking hinge of all that I've looked at? It's all about the hinge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offroad Gary Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 The tenebraex are far superior, the way they fit, you can rotate them without removing them, they feel pretty tough, dold flat etc. your welcome to cop a feel if you ever get that bullpup and want to go for a plink. Im just outside marlborough now if you fancy a brew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted December 31, 2013 Report Share Posted December 31, 2013 Marlborough Man eh gazzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 The topic of Butler Creeks having become rubbish over recent years came up a few days ago. Having done a bit of a look around, I think I've found that Butler Creek tacticals size 46 -47 (62.5mm) will do the job for an S&B 5-25 http://www.cabelas.com/product/Butler-Creek-Tactical-One-Piece-Rubber-Scope-Caps/1514053.uts Not had any luck in spotting anyone other than Cabelas ($40 shipping ) that has them in stock. Any ideas? Do you no what size I'd need for a 5.5-22x56 nxs eye piece in a full rubber tactical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dac9976 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I can't believe non of the big scope manufactures make a decent scope cover/caps for there scope ( except swaro) I would pay good money for decent scope covers. Danny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhunter Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I can't believe non of the big scope manufactures make a decent scope cover/caps for there scope ( except swaro) I would pay good money for decent scope covers. Danny. Paying 1k plus for a scope you'd think they would come supplied with half decent ones in the first place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 The 3-20×50 actually is supplied with tenabreax, why its bigger brother isnt is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dac9976 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Agreed simon, it takes the p##s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary C Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Guys March caps available middle of this month, I have the samples and they are very good, they will fit on 24,42,56 and 52mm objectives, so I am sure they will fit on other makes, also all March scopes ordered from the factory as of 2014 (excluding BR) will come with these as standard, no extra charge. The caps do not twist as originally thought however they do fold flat (as to no obstruct the turret view and feel very secure) they are locked in position flat to the scope body. Regards Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungle_re Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 These seem to be garnering some support a replacements and at the cost of a pint worth a try, I'd go for the clear ones rather thn the 70's skeet shooter style! http://www.jsramsbottom.com/products/riflescopes-scope-accessories/jsrflip-jsr-fip-up-cover-with-yellow-haze-filter.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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