Scope Shield of Alaska

   I have been field-testing a great new product for a while now, most severely during a 2-week bear hunt in Alaska (both black and grizzly) in late August. 

Like most hunters, I've used a bunch of different scope covers over the decades, ranging from pieces of truck inner tube to flip-up styles to, well, anything. My favorite before this was the Uncle Mike's type, a pair of tight-fitting covers connected by a big rubber band, the big rubber band connected to the forearm with a smaller band. These could be flipped off instantly. The only problem is that a different cover was needed for just about every scope.

The Scope Shield solves that problem. It's basically just a neoprene cover, but comes in different lengths for general scope sizes (most hunting scopes will fit inside the 10-1/2" to 13" size) with a rear-end pull tab and a small front-end belt of synthetic fabric to keep it connected to the rifle's forend. To get it off the scope you just pull the rear-end tab back, like a slingshot, then allow the Scoppe Shield to snap off. It's really quick and easy. 

It's also silent. After an almost mile-long stalk in light after the grizzly, the Scope Shield came off quickly and without the slightest but of sound, important when you're maybe 60 yards from a big bar.

Another great thing for traveling hunters is that the Scope Shield also protects the scope inside a rifle case, even a soft case while stuck inside the baggage compartment of a light plane with a bunch of other stuff. I took along a spare scope on the trip, inside another Scope Shield. They're cheap enough to buy more than one.

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John Barsness Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Optics Optimist Joined: January/27/2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 784	Post Options Post Reply Quote John Barsness Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Scope Shield of Alaska Posted: September/21/2009 at 18:49
	I have been field-testing a great new product for a while now, most severely during a 2-week bear hunt in Alaska (both black and grizzly) in late August. Like most hunters, I've used a bunch of different scope covers over the decades, ranging from pieces of truck inner tube to flip-up styles to, well, anything. My favorite before this was the Uncle Mike's type, a pair of tight-fitting covers connected by a big rubber band, the big rubber band connected to the forearm with a smaller band. These could be flipped off instantly. The only problem is that a different cover was needed for just about every scope. The Scope Shield solves that problem. It's basically just a neoprene cover, but comes in different lengths for general scope sizes (most hunting scopes will fit inside the 10-1/2" to 13" size) with a rear-end pull tab and a small front-end belt of synthetic fabric to keep it connected to the rifle's forend. To get it off the scope you just pull the rear-end tab back, like a slingshot, then allow the Scoppe Shield to snap off. It's really quick and easy. It's also silent. After an almost mile-long stalk in light after the grizzly, the Scope Shield came off quickly and without the slightest but of sound, important when you're maybe 60 yards from a big bar. Another great thing for traveling hunters is that the Scope Shield also protects the scope inside a rifle case, even a soft case while stuck inside the baggage compartment of a light plane with a bunch of other stuff. I took along a spare scope on the trip, inside another Scope Shield. They're cheap enough to buy more than one.

tahqua Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Optics Jedi Knight Have You Driven A Ford Lately? Joined: March/27/2006 Location: Michigan, USA Online Status: Offline Posts: 5778	Post Options Post Reply Quote tahqua Report Post Quote Reply Posted: September/21/2009 at 19:16
	Does the front grabber loop get in the way of the sight picture? It seems similar to the other neoprene covers like Scopecoat, other than that part.

John Barsness Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Optics Optimist Joined: January/27/2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 784	Post Options Post Reply Quote John Barsness Report Post Quote Reply Posted: September/21/2009 at 19:38
	Nope, it's loose enough that the cover flops out of the way. It's a retainer rather than a grabber.

tahqua Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Optics Jedi Knight Have You Driven A Ford Lately? Joined: March/27/2006 Location: Michigan, USA Online Status: Offline Posts: 5778	Post Options Post Reply Quote tahqua Report Post Quote Reply Posted: September/21/2009 at 19:42
	I was concerned that it would get in the way, somehow. I would hate to have one get hung up in front of the objective end because of the strap, too. Thanks for the good information and report.

Kickboxer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Optics Jedi Knight Joined: February/13/2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 6504	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kickboxer Report Post Quote Reply Posted: September/21/2009 at 20:14
	I have a Scopecoat for my Zeiss Victory, but really like the retainer on the Scope Shield. I will probably get one... Thank you for the info, John.
	Opinion, untempered by fact, is ignorance. "One test result is worth 1000 expert opinions" Von Braun

lucytuma Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: November/25/2007 Location: Wisconsin Online Status: Offline Posts: 3571	Post Options Post Reply Quote lucytuma Report Post Quote Reply Posted: September/21/2009 at 20:33
	Any pictures ?
	Yes Dear!

danjojoUSMC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Optics Journeyman Joined: August/20/2009 Location: San Diego, CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 320	Post Options Post Reply Quote danjojoUSMC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: September/21/2009 at 23:42
	Seems perfect for the Burris Fullfield 2 owners who complain about using flip-open caps on them. Do you think that the quick, wild flinging movement of the Scope Shield could spook any game? http://scopeshieldcover.com/scope_protection/default.asp

John Barsness Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Optics Optimist Joined: January/27/2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 784	Post Options Post Reply Quote John Barsness Report Post Quote Reply Posted: September/22/2009 at 08:40
	Actually, so far I've slowly and gently removed it, as all the game taken when using the SS was stalked and never knew I was there before the shot. But if it has to be removed quickly (as when game is already spooked and starting to move out) it's easy to do.

brodeur272 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Optics Journeyman Joined: September/23/2007 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 386	Post Options Post Reply Quote brodeur272 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: September/22/2009 at 10:31
	MIght have to look into one of them...

Terry Lamb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Optics Apprentice Joined: January/19/2009 Location: Sagle, Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 123	Post Options Post Reply Quote Terry Lamb Report Post Quote Reply Posted: September/22/2009 at 11:16
	These have spread among outfitters and hunters all over the U.S. and Canada. Do ask SWFA to carry them (the SWFA buyers have all the dealer info) or google scopeshield neoprenes to get a detailed look.
	Terry Lamb

gferrett Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Optics GrassHopper Joined: August/31/2009 Location: N. Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 39	Post Options Post Reply Quote gferrett Report Post Quote Reply Posted: September/22/2009 at 12:12
	Hi John; How does it work when you pull the tab with a glove hand and does shield collect water when you pull it off to shoot or other stuff? Boy I sure miss the Ka-Ram-Ba and the Michaels QD scope cover. ferrett

John Barsness Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Optics Optimist Joined: January/27/2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 784	Post Options Post Reply Quote John Barsness Report Post Quote Reply Posted: September/22/2009 at 17:10
	It works fine with a gloved hand. When it's off the scope it tends to be flat. Essentially it basically just a flap of neoprene doubled over with the ends sewn, so it doesn't tend to collect anything when not on the scope. There were a few periods of really nice weather, when I took the Scope Shield off and stuck it in my pack, but when the weather got wettish (which was a lot of the time) the SS went back on the rifle pronto.