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sirjamalot
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Reged: 03/19/09
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Hi there!
Bought these binos some months ago and considering what i paid for them im pleased with their performance.
However what im not pleased with is the lens covers that came with them. No matter what i do they fall of.. So i need some replacement covers.
Does anyone know of any flip up covers that fits these? I know it exists flip ups for rifle telescopes.. Maybe they would fit?
Regards
John
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daniel_h
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Reged: 03/08/08
Posts: 485
Loc: VIC, Australia
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eagle optics make some covers , in small medium or large..go their website under bino accessories - the sizes are listed i think ~$10
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regal 10x42, 10x50ultras, 15x70 ultras, 20x80
Oly e-500, vixen 100/1000 with 0.965"/1.25",
2 old sturdy tripods for the bins (slik & velbon)
zeiss f5.6 refractor/lens (under construction)
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Man in a Tub
Not Retired!, But a little cranky!!!
Reged: 10/28/08
Posts: 2059
Loc: San Francisco, CA
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Hi John,
I am not familiar with rifle telescope covers. However, your description of what you want is very clear.
In addition to Daniel's recommendation, there are end caps (covers) available at Agena Astro. I haven't done the measurements for my Nikon 12x50 Action EX. Agena suggests using weather stripping, if needed, to make their covers fit more snugly. Another problem is I don't know weather stripping widths. So, I can't recommend which cover in the listing at the site might work.
My Nikon's pop-in objective covers are quite snug. But, darn, they put smudges on the objectives!
Best regards,
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Todd
Brunton Eterna 15x51 ° Garrett Optical Signature Series 15x70
Nikon Action EX 12x50 ° Oberwerk 15x60 and 20x80 Standard
Orion Paragon Plus Mount and Paragon XHD Tripod
Garrett Optical Series 2000 Grip-Action Monopod
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BSJ
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Reged: 12/22/08
Posts: 99
Loc: Grand Isle, VT
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Yes. I don't remember the size. I took them to the gun shop and test fit them.
http://www.butlercreek.com/products/scope_covers.html
The Blizzards were a bit cheaper than the solid caps...
My 10x50's
http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq114/BSJ_photos/Astro/IMG_2178.jpg
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Brian S. Johnson
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Zhumell Z10D, Orion ST80, 114mm Meade Telestar (Re-hab'd)
8-24mm Hyperion Zoom
8mm, 17mm, 21mm Baader Hyperion 14mm & 28mm Fine Tune Rings
OPT OIII, Baader Fringe killer, Baader Moon & Sky Glow
Nikon 10x50 Action Extreme
StarDust Observing Chair
Astro-Tech Voyager Mount
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leo9
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Reged: 06/17/08
Posts: 123
Loc: Western Oregon, USA
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i'm watching this thread for ideas. my Nikon 10x50AE caps disappeared after two days! Darn things kept popping out at inappropriate times.
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Pentax WCP II 8x40 & 20x60
Nikon AE 10x50
Trico SkyWindow
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"If it's worth doing, it's worth over-doing."
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BSJ
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Reged: 12/22/08
Posts: 99
Loc: Grand Isle, VT
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Quote:
i'm watching this thread for ideas. my Nikon 10x50AE caps disappeared after two days! Darn things kept popping out at inappropriate times.
The Butler Creek Objective caps work perfectly. 
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Brian S. Johnson
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Zhumell Z10D, Orion ST80, 114mm Meade Telestar (Re-hab'd)
8-24mm Hyperion Zoom
8mm, 17mm, 21mm Baader Hyperion 14mm & 28mm Fine Tune Rings
OPT OIII, Baader Fringe killer, Baader Moon & Sky Glow
Nikon 10x50 Action Extreme
StarDust Observing Chair
Astro-Tech Voyager Mount
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Rich V.
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Reged: 01/02/05
Posts: 1395
Loc: Carson Valley, Nevada, USA
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Eagle Optics sells Bushwacker objective covers which are similar in concept to the Butler Creek-- I use a pair on my Nikon E2s and find they work great. Just measure the outside of your objectives and pick the proper size. They come one per package.
http://www.eagleoptics.com/binocular-accessories?query=Bushwacker
Rich V
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Binoculars:
33/50/75/150x100 Saturn III, 16x70 FMT-SX, 10x50 PCF-V, 10x43 DCF-SP, 10x35 E2, 7x35 E, 8x30 E2, 7x26 Custom, 8x23AS Diplomat, 8x23 Travelite
Scopes:
C9.25, 6" f8 reflector, SV80S
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sirjamalot
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Reged: 03/19/09
Posts: 16
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Hi again!
Bought Butler Creek Flip Open scope covers today, fits like a glove on my Nikon 10x50.
The size is 2.461" (62.5mm)
Regards
John
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