Rifle Scopes Front scope lens cover for Nightforce 5.5-22x56?

[VKC]

I have a Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 scope mounted with about 6.5mm clearance above the barrel. I was able to find a Butler Creek flip-up cover for the back lens, but unable to find one large enough for the front lens. Any suggestions would be appreciated? Thanks.

 

[savage110]

Re: Front scope lens cover for Nightforce 5.5-22x5

butler creek #51 obj.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1093420#Post1093420

 

[snipesu]

Re: Front scope lens cover for Nightforce 5.5-22x5

Just be careful when buying a butler creek cap the quality control has slipped. I had to fish through a bunch on the shelf to find an objective lens cap that snapped closed and stayed closed, if you so much as hit it the cap would open. I have BC on all my scopes and this seems to be a new problem.

 

[Hellbender]

Re: Front scope lens cover for Nightforce 5.5-22x5

Don't waste your money, the cover is too big for the hinge and it will break if the wind blows too hard on it. I quit after 3.

Just use the bikini cover.

 

[VKC]

Re: Front scope lens cover for Nightforce 5.5-22x5

Thanks!

 

[savage110]

Re: Front scope lens cover for Nightforce 5.5-22x5

I have the butler creek on my 3.5x15 NXS but I have the Bikinis ad=s my backup, time will tell if the butler creek are solid but initial impression is good.

 

[elkkid3]

Re: Front scope lens cover for Nightforce 5.5-22x5

I have had the same problem with them not wanting to stay closed.

 

[Mark Walker]

Re: Front scope lens cover for Nightforce 5.5-22x5

I have found it depends on how you position the cap on the scope. You can massage them around where they will work fine...

 

[VKC]

Re: Front scope lens cover for Nightforce 5.5-22x5

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Savage110</div><div class="ubbcode-body">butler creek #51 obj.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1093420#Post1093420
</div></div>

Thanks, I looked at the #51 but looked a little small. Did you have to heat it or modify it to fit or did it just fit? I assume that the Blizzard Scope cover size #11 is too small?
http://www.butlercreek.com/products/scopes_blizzard.html

 

[savage110]

Re: Front scope lens cover for Nightforce 5.5-22x5

nope no modifying, its tight but it fits well, just work it on.

 

[snipesu]

Re: Front scope lens cover for Nightforce 5.5-22x5

You can soak it in hot water first, makes them easier to install.

 

[Bunnyblaster]

Re: Front scope lens cover for Nightforce 5.5-22x5

I put a set on my NF 5.5-22x56. The eyepiece cap snaps so tight you have to push the red button and pry with your fingers to open it, and the objective is so loose that it has trouble staying closed. I've tried fitting it in all different ways, and its the same result. If I could find a better option, I'd go for it.

 

[VKC]

Re: Front scope lens cover for Nightforce 5.5-22x5

So I broke down and just bought a Butler Creek Blizzard scope cover, which has a clear cover you can look through without flipping up the scope cover.

http://www.butlercreek.com/products/scopes_blizzard.html

Got a Number #11 to fit, although very tight..also secure. Not sure about the quality and durability, time will tell.