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I received my first Leupold scope today. I have never really been a fan. I purchased the Leupold vx-r 2-7x33mm with Firedot 4 reticle. The Firedot 4 reticle is perfect and the illumination is GREAT with multiple settings. Over all I am pleased, BUT does Leupold scopes not come with ANY type of lense covers? Paying $500 for a scope I would expect some type of cover to protect the lenses.
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The last one I bought came with a neoprene slip-cover. Kind of hokey looking but I suppose it protects the scope and lenses reasonably well.
I bought some Butler Creek flip caps.
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Leupold probably recognizes that no matter what sort of lens protection they would chose to provide, some portion of the buyers would be unhappy and complain. Since doing nothing costs nothing, it is the best solution for all parties, in that some won't care and those who complain would likely complain anyways.
I'm a ScopeCoat guy, buy 'em by the dozen, and dislike Butler Creek style lens protection, probably have 64 quart tote box full of them.
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....BUT does Leupold scopes not come with ANY type of lense covers? Paying $500 for a scope I would expect some type of cover to protect the lenses.
Not needed........you know,....... because of the Diamond Coat
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A lot of Nikons come with cheap Butler Creak style covers that anyone serious rips off before they even mount the scope. A lot of scopes come with the cheap plastic ones with the elastic between them that are fine for storage but a joke in the field Leupold makes the best option IMHO with their Aluma Covers but they're like $40 for each lense cover.
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A lot of Nikons come with cheap Butler Creak style covers that anyone serious rips off before they even mount the scope. A lot of scopes come with the cheap plastic ones with the elastic between them that are fine for storage but a joke in the field Leupold makes the best option IMHO with their Aluma Covers but they're like $40 for each lense cover. I think all scopes should come with those coves that nikon monarch provides. 500 Leupold should come with something. no buttler creek but better than the cheap cups.
All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.
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Paying $500 for a scope I would expect some type of cover to protect the lenses.
Would you have paid $600 for the scope if it came with Alumina covers?  My guess it was answered above - folks have differing opinions on what works for them so they likely exclude them. The VX3's I've purchased in recent years came with a neoprene cover (complete with ostentatious logos), so I'm not sure how Leupold decides what VX designation gets what.
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I put Butler Creek on all my scopes. Muscle memory allows for easy opening without thinking about it.
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The last ones I bought came with with the neoprene covers. One also had the metal screw in caps (useless) but that was a promotional deal.
I like the neoprene for protection from bumps in the safe but not for hunting.
For hunting I use a front (objective) BC cap only. No need for the rear since it's facing down when carrying.
BC caps have turned to chit any more though so If I were to need a new one I'd go back to the old rubber bikini covers.
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Since we've already determined $500 is giving the manufacturer and retailer too much money, how much should they cost without covers?
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I like the alumina flip-ups personally; well worth the cash.
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A lot of Nikons come with cheap Butler Creak style covers that anyone serious rips off before they even mount the scope. A lot of scopes come with the cheap plastic ones with the elastic between them that are fine for storage but a joke in the field Leupold makes the best option IMHO with their Aluma Covers but they're like $40 for each lense cover. I think all scopes should come with those coves that nikon monarch provides. 500 Leupold should come with something. no buttler creek but better than the cheap cups. Why include a cover that doesn't work good and will be replaced right away? Maybe Leupold should just include the Aluma Covers with all their scopes. But then the $500 scope will be a $575 scope!
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The Aluma covers are really nice but expensive. Much like their version of Rainguard where you had to spend an extra $100 to get that, I guess that's Leupold's way of getting some extra $$$$ from the customer. Lots of other scope companies are now offering a Rainguard type coating so it's time that Leupold step up to the plate. Other companies charge nothing extra for these advanced coatings. They are not a gimmick as they actually help quite a bit in crappy weather. Companies such as Meopta, Leica, Zeiss, Swarovski, Bushnell (Bushnell had them in the late 90's on their B&L scopes) all have hydrophobic coatings in their lineup. Can't see these adding a whole bunch of loot... ![[Linked Image]](http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r74/RDFinn/P1010188%20800x600.jpg)
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The Aluma covers are really nice but expensive. Much like their version of Rainguard where you had to spend an extra $100 to get that, I guess that's Leupold's way of getting some extra $$$$ from the customer. Lots of other scope companies are now offering a Rainguard type coating so it's time that Leupold step up to the plate. Other companies charge nothing extra for these advanced coatings. They are not a gimmick as they actually help quite a bit in crappy weather. Companies such as Meopta, Leica, Zeiss, Swarovski, Bushnell (Bushnell had them in the late 90's on their B&L scopes) all have hydrophobic coatings in their lineup. Can't see these adding a whole bunch of loot... I agree they can't cost much but does anyone actually use them? Maybe for storage but when was the last time you saw someone in the field with those cheap covers on? I think it's interesting how Nikon does it. On their cheap ProStaff scopes they have the cheap covers like shown, on the Monarch 3's they have Butler Creek style (although not as good) and on the Monarch 7 they don't include any covers. I think it's because people buying an $800+ scope don't want a cheap cover and those buying a cheap scope think the cheap covers add to the value.
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Alumina's ain't cheap, that's a fact, but they're in a league of their own. I also wish Leupy would include a rainguard, at least on the VX3 and up series. OTOH, I doubt it's hurt sales much.
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I used to think Leupold scopes were an over priced extravagance. Then my eyes caught up with my age. Now I have a Leupold with the post & duplex reticle on all of my hunting rifles. Are there better scopes? I'm sure there are but it's had to find a brand that allows you so many options. Granted for a price but still there are options.
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I owned a pair of Aluma covers once. I really liked how they flipped all the way over and stayed out of the way when not in use. I got them free on sales promo for buying the scope. Are they worth a $100? I haven't been able to make myself spring for another pair since but they are nice.
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I emailed Leopoldo for the alumina covers I need. I might as well go with them 
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I lost two of the Loopy bikinis last season alone.
I would prefer the neoprene ones as they are great for storage, protecting the whole scope/mount area. In the field I prefer the two-piece rubber caps that stretch over the tube at each end. Often, they can be pulled back and placed over the turrets or locked together to keep them out of the way and they don't fall off while you're dragging out your deer.😃
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