Scopes in the rain?

[Steve300xcw]

Ive heard of folks breaking them. Cant say I ever have had a problem with them. Have some sets that are 10+ years old..

Jinxed myself

 

[pattimusprime22]

I saw these mentioned in a similar thread recently and I will be trying them next year

THE Scope Bumper™

The Original Scope Bumper

scopebumper.com

Report back once you've tried them out. My nightforce caps nights as well have been open with how much water they let on this season.

 

[BLJ]

Jinxed myself

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Try the Vortex ones taped on.
They’ve done well for me.

 

[Steve300xcw]

I'll pass on the vortex.

These caps owe me nothing. Will replace with the same

 

[KGLee357]

A bit of a tangent, but what about binos/spotting scopes in the rain? At a certain point they become effectively useless. I would be curious to hear if anyone has tips or tricks beyond constant attention with a microfiber cloth. Simple enough to keep the lenses on your rifle scope dry with good caps, not so much so with the other optics.

 

[Antares]

A bit of a tangent, but what about binos/spotting scopes in the rain? At a certain point they become effectively useless. I would be curious to hear if anyone has tips or tricks beyond constant attention with a microfiber cloth. Simple enough to keep the lenses on your rifle scope dry with good caps, not so much so with the other optics.

You can take a plastic tub (e.g., yogurt, sour cream, etc.), cut the bottom out, and then slip it over your your scope like a big, extended sunshade. That does a good job reducing the amount of water on the objective lens. Kind of bulky to pack though... I only use that trick when glassing from my truck, not in the field.