Testing new concept in scope covers. They are called Shoot-Thru, the system has interchangeable lenses and the lenses you can actually see through them. Shot several targets at the range with the scope covers on the scope and experienced no loss in clarity

I actually missed an opportunity to take a clear, clean shot on a trophy mule deer last season, using snap off type covers.

In just the few seconds it took to unsnap the covers, realign the rifle and get a clear scope picture, the buck spooked and ran out of sight.

So, I'm looking for an alternative to the BC snap scope cover going forward.

I'd like to know more about the Shoot-Thru type covers and how they perform in the field?

I buy & use a scope knowing those opportunities mentioned above are almost the norm.


I'm not putting anything "over" the lenses to make them LESS CLEAR or that I need to do anything before I can take the shot.


I already need to range the distance, adjust my objective & power (if necessary) and find a rest before placing the crosshairs and squeezing the trigger.

I took my BC flipups off. They just seem to get in my way. I now use the neoprene cover but only during transport and storage.

I seldom use a scope cover at all except for "protecting" the scope from scraping against high grass or brush, or if I am hunting in a heavy rain or blowing snow when the lenses migh foul up in a hurry. I have tried several styles. Flip-up, bikini, slip over, etc. I prefer a simple slip over cover. Easy to remove quickly and inexpensive. As for "see through" .... not a new idea. Been around at least 40 years. The only ones I have ever had were nothing more than a plastic disk (amber and clear), and were pitiful optically.

In the mountain terrain I hunt and the amount of hiking I do with a rifle it is important to me that I have a clean clear scope to look through at a moments notice. Without covers, its inevitable that I will get leaves, pine needles, dust, dirt, etc., on my scope lenses.

I also have scope covers on my tactical rifles. My preference is to protect my investment with a set of scope covers then chance damage to expensive optics in a hunting or tactical situation.

There is a new product on the market that I am really impressed with. Shoot-Thru scope covers. I just got mine this season - sure beats taking your covers off when you need to shoot. Have you tried them?

I saw the product at the Tanner Gun Show in Denver - you should check them out.

Sounds just like what came with my Vortex scope. A basic scope cover that is clear on both ends, yes? I have been hesitant to use them for fear that they would degrade the light transmission of the scope.

The Shoot-Thru scope covers look similar in appearance. The cover itself is a more rigid plastic and has a threaded cap the access the lenses, which are interchangeable. Lenses are a optical grade material that does not distract from the scopes clarity

Question; Would you be happy if your scope lense was made out of the same material ?

Do you see the same (quality) through a window, as you do when you are outside ?