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    Posted: December/16/2013 at 09:24
Every year one or two of my Butler Creek lens covers snaps, mostly in cold weather and when i could use it the most, hunting in heavy brush and bad weather. These seem to get brittle when cold and shear off at the slightest lateral push on their hinge. 
Is there anything better?  
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Yes.  Stay tuned.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Peddler Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/19/2013 at 05:17
Originally posted by Jon A Jon A wrote:

Yes.  Stay tuned.


I hope so.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cheaptrick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/19/2013 at 06:29
I think BC has decreased in quality over the past few years. I replaced some BC caps on my Leupold VX-R with the Alumina covers. Kinda $$$, but they work really well. 

Looking forward to whatever Jon A is referring to.  
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote stickbow46 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/19/2013 at 06:33
I have switched over to the Vortex covers & have had absolutely no problems!They're not perfect but much better than Blunder Creek.

It would be nice to have another maker come out with something that will work & not cost $75 like the ones on my Premier.

Give us a hint JonA,please.
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Did I mention a lifetime, no questions asked replacement warranty?  They're pretty close to indestructible so few should ever have to use it.

Still in the rollout phase, only available for a few select scopes but I'm adding more as fast as I can.

I'll be sending a price list and what's available to Brady this weekend.  There will probably be a good 6 months to a year where most will be on perpetual backorder as they're selling faster than I can make them, so people will have to just get in line if they want some.
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WOW....They look GREAT! 
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Sign me up for some for the SS 3-9, 3-15, and 5-20!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jonoMT Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: December/19/2013 at 16:20
I might have to consider a set. I never could stand the BCs and the NF polarized ones might have been fine for the desert, but cost me a good shot on an elk on opening day once. I've been using neoprene covers ever since. I did finally lose one last year (wasn't on the scope, just hanging on the barrel) but they are also good protection and pop off fast.
Reaction time is a factor...
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I'm in,I need 8 pr now Wink They look fantastic,got a price yet?

Nice hint Jon,just in time for Christmas Yippee
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Sweet!

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Sorry for the delay, guys, I was tardy getting the list to Brady.  It kept getting bigger.  They should be on the site pretty soon.
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I am in for sure.
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+1 fore sure!
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Sweet X2.

Really like they way they almost lay flat against the scope, not sticking up like BC's.
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