Does anyone use butler creek eyepiece caps on their Nightforce scopes. I just put one on and when you crank the scope power up, it spins and gets in the way. Any work around?
Rifle Scopes Butler Creek Caps on Nightforce pain in the ass
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Re: Butler Creek Caps on Nightforce pain in the ass
I put mine on the highest power 22, straight up, then when i twist it to 11 power it is at the 9 oclock position. But if i turn it to 5.5 it's in the way also.
xdeano
I put mine on the highest power 22, straight up, then when i twist it to 11 power it is at the 9 oclock position. But if i turn it to 5.5 it's in the way also.
xdeano
Re: Butler Creek Caps on Nightforce pain in the ass
I'm new too this problem as well with my first NightForce. I worked on the BC covers with a Dremel and got the lid to fold back a little more. I was hoping to get the to lay flat on the scope but it doesn't look like its going to make it.
I'm now looking for the original NF bikini covers. This scope was used and didn't come with them.
Good luck!
Mike
I'm new too this problem as well with my first NightForce. I worked on the BC covers with a Dremel and got the lid to fold back a little more. I was hoping to get the to lay flat on the scope but it doesn't look like its going to make it.
I'm now looking for the original NF bikini covers. This scope was used and didn't come with them.
Good luck!
Mike
Re: Butler Creek Caps on Nightforce pain in the ass
I'll guess I'll have to go with the bikini covers that came with it!
I'll guess I'll have to go with the bikini covers that came with it!
Re: Butler Creek Caps on Nightforce pain in the ass
I have a NXS 1x4 and NXS 2.5X10, the eyepiece does not move when the mag is turned, I guess all the NXS's are not the same
I have a NXS 1x4 and NXS 2.5X10, the eyepiece does not move when the mag is turned, I guess all the NXS's are not the same
Re: Butler Creek Caps on Nightforce pain in the ass
That drove me crazy on the NXS I had 3.5-15X50. Bothered me so bad, I went back to Leupold for a while before becoming a fan of the Vortex Razor. Maybe I'm just too picky cause obviously NXS are great scopes but it just bugged the shit out of me!
That drove me crazy on the NXS I had 3.5-15X50. Bothered me so bad, I went back to Leupold for a while before becoming a fan of the Vortex Razor. Maybe I'm just too picky cause obviously NXS are great scopes but it just bugged the shit out of me!
Re: Butler Creek Caps on Nightforce pain in the ass
I will post a picture what I did with my bikini cover... pretty ingenious if you ask me. You will have to sacrifice half of your bikini cover.
This is the side where the knot I made holds the bikini in place. After I tied the knot I put superglue on the knot to hold it together.
This is the side where the Bikini hangs on the side. Love the idea and design of it. Not as easy as the Butler creek, but never has a problem with the rotating of the eye piece.
I will post a picture what I did with my bikini cover... pretty ingenious if you ask me. You will have to sacrifice half of your bikini cover.
This is the side where the knot I made holds the bikini in place. After I tied the knot I put superglue on the knot to hold it together.
This is the side where the Bikini hangs on the side. Love the idea and design of it. Not as easy as the Butler creek, but never has a problem with the rotating of the eye piece.
Re: Butler Creek Caps on Nightforce pain in the ass
I have a Nightforce on the way. I'm not a fan of bikini covers, preferring the BC's like many. Also, The NF covers seem to be rather tight. I am thinking of buying a set of Zeiss bikini covers. They have been the best bikini covers I have used yet. The caps are stiff so they go on and off fast and easy.
I have a Nightforce on the way. I'm not a fan of bikini covers, preferring the BC's like many. Also, The NF covers seem to be rather tight. I am thinking of buying a set of Zeiss bikini covers. They have been the best bikini covers I have used yet. The caps are stiff so they go on and off fast and easy.
Re: Butler Creek Caps on Nightforce pain in the ass
One thing that has always worked for me is a tire inner tube, cut to an appropriate width. Stretch if over the ends and you are in business.
One thing that has always worked for me is a tire inner tube, cut to an appropriate width. Stretch if over the ends and you are in business.
Re: Butler Creek Caps on Nightforce pain in the ass
I've heard that was one downfall of NF was the eye piece turning.It seems minor and I'm sure it can be dealt with.
I've heard that was one downfall of NF was the eye piece turning.It seems minor and I'm sure it can be dealt with.
Re: Butler Creek Caps on Nightforce pain in the ass
Just find the Mag range you mostly work with and slide the BC cap in the middle. Its not that big a deal.
Just find the Mag range you mostly work with and slide the BC cap in the middle. Its not that big a deal.
Re: Butler Creek Caps on Nightforce pain in the ass
Screw BC flip up's, they're cheap pieces of crap. I've broken them left and right, I know they're cheap to replace but its a pain in the ass them breaking constantly. The NF cover is great, tie it to the tube with some paracord and it won't go anywhere. It's faster to pop off then BC's because I find the objective flip up's to be hard to open sometimes, and you can put it back on quick too. It's also much quieter than BC flip up's which is nice if you hunt with your rifle. The NF cover just plain works, you won't look as tacticool as with the BC covers though. I'm ordering a NF cover for my S&B Monday morning if that's says anything.
Screw BC flip up's, they're cheap pieces of crap. I've broken them left and right, I know they're cheap to replace but its a pain in the ass them breaking constantly. The NF cover is great, tie it to the tube with some paracord and it won't go anywhere. It's faster to pop off then BC's because I find the objective flip up's to be hard to open sometimes, and you can put it back on quick too. It's also much quieter than BC flip up's which is nice if you hunt with your rifle. The NF cover just plain works, you won't look as tacticool as with the BC covers though. I'm ordering a NF cover for my S&B Monday morning if that's says anything.
Re: Butler Creek Caps on Nightforce pain in the ass
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: redneckbmxer24</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Screw BC flip up's, they're cheap pieces of crap. I've broken them left and right, I know they're cheap to replace but its a pain in the ass them breaking constantly. The NF cover is great, tie it to the tube with some paracord and it won't go anywhere. It's faster to pop off then BC's because I find the objective flip up's to be hard to open sometimes, and you can put it back on quick too. It's also much quieter than BC flip up's which is nice if you hunt with your rifle. The NF cover just plain works, you won't look as tacticool as with the BC covers though. I'm ordering a NF cover for my S&B Monday morning if that's says anything. </div></div>
A BIG +1!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: redneckbmxer24</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Screw BC flip up's, they're cheap pieces of crap. I've broken them left and right, I know they're cheap to replace but its a pain in the ass them breaking constantly. The NF cover is great, tie it to the tube with some paracord and it won't go anywhere. It's faster to pop off then BC's because I find the objective flip up's to be hard to open sometimes, and you can put it back on quick too. It's also much quieter than BC flip up's which is nice if you hunt with your rifle. The NF cover just plain works, you won't look as tacticool as with the BC covers though. I'm ordering a NF cover for my S&B Monday morning if that's says anything. </div></div>
A BIG +1!
Re: Butler Creek Caps on Nightforce pain in the ass
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: redneckbmxer24</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Screw BC flip up's, they're cheap pieces of crap. I've broken them left and right, I know they're cheap to replace but its a pain in the ass them breaking constantly. The NF cover is great...</div></div>
+2
A lot of mucking about for a problem that arrives at your door already solved
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: redneckbmxer24</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Screw BC flip up's, they're cheap pieces of crap. I've broken them left and right, I know they're cheap to replace but its a pain in the ass them breaking constantly. The NF cover is great...</div></div>
+2
A lot of mucking about for a problem that arrives at your door already solved
Re: Butler Creek Caps on Nightforce pain in the ass
There are two things i dont like about Niteforce . i hate the eye piece turning when the power is raised, and i hate the lighted reticle cant be adjusted with out takeing the scope apart, makes it hard to adjust with changing light, good luck with fixing it. thats why i went back to mk4s cicne its all the money i have to work with
There are two things i dont like about Niteforce . i hate the eye piece turning when the power is raised, and i hate the lighted reticle cant be adjusted with out takeing the scope apart, makes it hard to adjust with changing light, good luck with fixing it. thats why i went back to mk4s cicne its all the money i have to work with
Re: Butler Creek Caps on Nightforce pain in the ass
crank the power ring all the way clockwise, then put the cap with the open part on the right side of the scope at about the 4 o'clock position, then you can crank it almost all the way back before it hits the stock. This is the only way to deal with it. you will get 95% of your magnification range doing this, but it will be off to one side or the other when cranked to the ends of the range.
crank the power ring all the way clockwise, then put the cap with the open part on the right side of the scope at about the 4 o'clock position, then you can crank it almost all the way back before it hits the stock. This is the only way to deal with it. you will get 95% of your magnification range doing this, but it will be off to one side or the other when cranked to the ends of the range.
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