Yeah, makes perfect sense. Pay for top quality optics then cover them up with plastic. No thanks.

Of course scope lenses should not be made out of plastic, the idea of scope covers are to protect the glass lenses. As for the window no, vision is clearer outside but if you must look through a window it is more pleasant to look through a clear window, then vision is not obstructed

I think what he's trying to say, as far as protecting your investment. I compare it to using a screen protector on a new phone, while the protector may not be the same quality it does prolong the life of the glass. If hunting where you run the risk of high debree on your lense then in say 5 years when your glass is scratched what will your quality be? If you bought the covers and they became scratched you can just replace them for way cheaper than buying a new scope. I don't use them though. Just my 2 cents

Dirt,

".......using a screen protector on a new phone"

We're not talking about looking at a phone screen here.

I saw a "stat" the other day; you have 7 seconds to pull the trigger, before the oppotunity is lost !

While I do agree we're not talking about a phone I don't believe the protector degrades the quality enough that you can't take the shot. That's on the shoot thru type. The others such as flip style, now that might take a few extra seconds of which you will never get back and really could ruin your chances of harvesting game.

I originally used the regular end to end stretch type covers but went to flip ups years ago. They are so easy to use that I cannot fathom how they would get in the way or cause a fumble.

I flip them up the moment I suspect that a deer is in the area. Only significant rain or snow will delay that. Any cover protects the lenses but, unlike see throughs, flip ups do not collect the same debris that the actual lenses would. Your sight picture is inhibited whether the snow, rain or debris is on the lenses or lense covers. No benefit there. If the covers are messed up, you might have to take them off in the field; maybe at the wrong time.

I'll stick with my Butler Creek flip ups. I've used them for years. Unless it's raining or snowing I leave them open. I'll also close them if there's dust blowing. In transport they are closed. Those see thru's or similar have been around for along time.