Clear Flip Open Scope Lense Covers? Why?

[Joshua M. Smith]

Hello,

At the gunstore I bought a couple flip open lens covers for my .22's 'scope.

All they hand in the size I needed were ones with clear lenses.

Ok, I went ahead and got them. I figure that I can flip them open if I need more clarity or if they get dirty with snow or dirt.

I don't understand, though, if they were made to flip open, why do they even make clear ones?

I was very close to just coloring mine in with a black permanent marker, but decided against it.

What's the point of clear flip-up 'scope covers? I don't get it.

Thanks,

Josh <><

[highorder]

I have always thought the same thing. the only thing I can think of is the possibility that while hunting, you may not have a chance to flip them up and dont want to risk spooking your prey.

they sure do reduce optical performance though.

[moooose102]

thats pretty much it, sometimes, if your snoozin, something crawls up on you and its to late to do anything but a quick shot. if you have to fiddle around flipping open covers, it might be gone. i would not try to shoot anything at anything much over 50 yards though, i don't know what those extra layers of plastic would do distorting the veiw as they do.

[Omnivore]

It's not that complicated-- it allows you to sight without opening them. Or to put it another way-- it provides lens protection for your expensive, high-end optic without totally disabling it.

[mhillsing23]

Ever want to keep your high dollar glass protected from bad weather and still be able to make a shot? There you go... :)