Lens caps for a Swaro Z8i?

[mi650]

Any recommendations for lens caps for a Z8i 2-16x50?

I like MKM caps, but not sure the ocular cap would work very well on this one. I've used Swaro caps on a Z6 before, and while they were nice overall, it seemed like the magnets were pretty weak. IIRC, the springs were weak, too.

Tenebraex, maybe? Anything else I'm missing?

Considering it's use will be strictly on my backyard range or in my box blind, I'm sure the bikini caps would be fine, but I like flip-ups.

TIA!

 

[idig4au]

I keep it easy and use the bikini caps that came with my Z8. Flip ups always seem to pop open. I’ve also used neoprene scope covers as well depending on hunting conditions.

 

[mi650]

I use neoprene covers too, when they're in a safe.

In my blind, I leave my rifle sticking out of the window. If it's snowing or raining, flip-ups are easier to open when needed.

But yeah, Swaro flip-ups pop open very easily.

 

[SomeJackassOnAForum]

I haven't found the Swaro flip covers to come off easily at all. My gripe with them is that the eyepiece cover flips to the side instead of up.

The Tenebraex are a good polymer, just snap rather than magnetic.

 

[mi650]

I haven't found the Swaro flip covers to come off easily at all. My gripe with them is that the eyepiece cover flips to the side instead of up.

The Tenebraex are a good polymer, just snap rather than magnetic.

Flipping to the side doesn't bother me, since my rifle lays on its side in the window of my blind anyway. And maybe they're using stronger magnets & springs these days. It's been several years since I've used Swaro caps.

I'm wondering if the Tenebraex will fit on the ocular end right because of the illumination design. Almost makes me think that Swaro designed it that way so other caps wouldn't fit. Naw, they wouldn't do that!!