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jonoMT
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Geez, how many cents do you save per unit by downgrading the plastic? The only Bushnell I'm interested in is this (located in the Sangre de Cristos in south-central Colorado):
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Reaction time is a factor...
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Rancid Coolaid
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Probably the only Bushnell worth having any more.
Sadly. Nice view.
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billyburl2
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I once knew a bushy Nell...
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If it is tourist season, why can't we shoot them?
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jonoMT
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By the shores of Lake Bushnell
I thought I spied a bushy Nell But it was through my water-filled Bushnell So I never could really tell |
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Reaction time is a factor...
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tahqua
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Quake is great equipment. The Hush Stalkers are the best swivels I have ever used for hunting. They are quiet and strong. The materials in the covers are, likewise, top drawer. But I would never use the covers when in the closed position. Nothing can ruin fine glass like a polymer cover, however "clear" it appears. The way I carry most of my guns, I can get by with just the front cover. Whether slung or cradled, the objective is on the upside and the ocular on the down. |
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RifleDude
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I haven't used their clear cover versions. The ones I've bought were solid black plastic covers. I think they still offer that option; I haven't checked in awhile.
The Quake Bushwackers are... or used to be std equipment provided with Swarovski and Kahles 1" tube scopes. |
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magshooter1
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Great, I read this after I ordered 5 sets Sat. Guess I'll take my chances. Of course that may explain why competing vendor "Position Direction Shooter's Supply" was selling them for $6.49 each.
I personally don't care for the Bushwackers they don't fold back far enough to siut me.
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HuntMaster
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That's really great !!!
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Terry Lamb
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glogin
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:-) I gave up on BC covers. They are useless. |
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permaculture
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My Nikon scope cap broke so I bought a Butler Creek one, and now that one broke after two days.
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rustic
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Everyone one of the three pairs I have bought have broke within days of use. Leupold covers are the best out there it's like they are part of the scope.
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cheaptrick
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I just got these myself for my .223 and a Loopie 3-9x VX-R. They do work well, indeed. The older BC's I have had forever, still work great, but the newer ones have given me problems too.
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BeltFed
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Put a set of BCs on a scope and rifle combo that gentle use 6 months ago. They wouldn't stay closed and are always popping open with a slight touch. The objective cover broke off a week before my last match, so I had to replace it.....................this time.
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stickbow46
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I realy hate them damn covers especialy when they won't stay closed.I've tried fiddling with the spring & then the caps snap off.
The best caps I've ever owned were the ones on my Premier LT scope,but @ $80 a set?????????????
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tman1965
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Failures with B/C covers here too lately. They won't be getting any more of my money either.
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ccoker
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I gave up on them and now just ziptie the bikini ones that come with most scopes
I really like these that are clear http://swfa.com/Swarovski-Z3Z5Z6-Scope-Accessories-C2914.aspx |
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brodeur272
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I use the Bushwacker covers. The only BC ones I have are the quick open ones on the eyepieces. Fortunately, those have been working well for me.
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3_tens
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I just replaced the Quake Bushwhakers because the plastic ring in the back cracked and the cover falls off. I hope I'm not disappointed with the BC covers.
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Rancid Coolaid
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To Butler Creek's credit, a rep read my thread and PMed saying he'd replace the covers that broke, which he promptly did. One of the covers went on immediately - and broke shortly thereafter, the second never went on the scope.
This isn't an issue of a lemon, it is systemic. Try other options. |
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