Sleek protective cover/case for scope

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31-07-2012, 03:20 PM
R93

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Sleek protective cover/case for scope

I am after any ideas for a cover/case that will offer extra protection for my scopes. I generally move about with my main scope in my day bag or pack and have an aimpoint mounted on the rifle in case I need to shoot in a hurry.
A mate of mine travels about the hills, the same way. He had a wee slip up recently on a thar hunt and although his NF was in his pack, it got dinged up a bit.
I have done a bit of reasearch and thought that seeing there are a few systems that have detatchable scopes, someone would have come up with something.
A bit of neoprene lined canvas that has a couple of velcro tags to role the scope in and fasten on itself would be ideal, now that I think of it.
Anyone know where I could get one made?
The mount conforms to the scope rather well and should be easy to cover without making any allowances.

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Cheers:D
31-07-2012, 03:37 PM
Rushy

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Originally Posted by R93

A bit of neoprene lined canvas that has a couple of velcro tags to role the scope in and fasten on itself would be ideal, now that I think of it. Anyone know where I could get one made?

A wet suit repair place would be able to do this for you.
31-07-2012, 03:41 PM
R93

True. I have an old 7mm wet suit that could be canniblised to do it as well. Cheers Rushy.
31-07-2012, 03:46 PM
Munsey

http://www.gunworks.co.nz/news/wp-co...012/06/007.jpg Would this work Dave
31-07-2012, 03:59 PM
Normie

A saddlery might be able knock one up for you? Or you could look for a camera lense case. LowePro is a company that make them.
31-07-2012, 04:03 PM
R93

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Originally Posted by Munsey

http://www.gunworks.co.nz/news/wp-co...012/06/007.jpg Would this work Dave

It would Munsey. It would guarantee a free entry to the hero parade as well. I will give Ballbags a yell, cheers.
31-07-2012, 04:06 PM
R93

Cheers Normie, I am getting some great ideas from you lot. I will keep soaking them up till I find what I need.
31-07-2012, 04:14 PM
el borracho

Im going to have a chat with an old friend of mine who made wet suits and see if he is interested in working again as he is currently a trust fund baby -I need a cover myself as I am knocking the PM11 around abit
31-07-2012, 05:26 PM
Dougie

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Originally Posted by Munsey

http://www.gunworks.co.nz/news/wp-co...012/06/007.jpg Would this work Dave

Cool!
31-07-2012, 08:38 PM
hillclima

So you carry the scope detached right?, if so a piece of PVC pipe lined with foam etc should do the trick
31-07-2012, 08:44 PM
James

Saddlers should be able to sew one up out of neoprene for you R93.

If you want something more rigid I quite like hillclima's idea. Or you could do the same thing with those carboard postage tubes with removable ends.
31-07-2012, 08:48 PM
R93

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Originally Posted by hillclima

So you carry the scope detached right?, if so a piece of PVC pipe lined with foam etc should do the trick

It would and I have thought of it but it would take up quite a bit of room hillclima. I have a pouch on my daybag/pack that runs up the whole side of the pack. The scope fits in there now, with a rag around it nice and snug, I just want a bit more protection as I tend to ass up more than normal.
31-07-2012, 08:48 PM
R93

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Originally Posted by el borracho

Im going to have a chat with an old friend of mine who made wet suits and see if he is interested in working again as he is currently a trust fund baby -I need a cover myself as I am knocking the PM11 around abit

Let us know how you get on.
31-07-2012, 08:53 PM
rogers.270

dude buy one of the new Flack jacket covers from gun works. thick neoprene conformed to scope but big enough to cover the entirety of the scope when off the rifle. best scope cover i have seen
31-07-2012, 08:56 PM
R93

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Originally Posted by rogers.270

dude buy one of the new Flack jacket covers from gun works. thick neoprene conformed to scope but big enough to cover the entirety of the scope when off the rifle. best scope cover i have seen

Cheers, I haven't got hold of Tiffo yet but I will look at one. Any idea on price?
31-07-2012, 09:05 PM
James

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Cheers, I haven't got hold of Tiffo yet but I will look at one. Any idea on price?

This is them:
Neoprene XP6 Flak Jacket & standard Scope Coats | Trade Me

I got one from Robbie, works well. About 3x the thickness of the standard Leupold one- so can take the knocks.

Fits over a big scope easily, and has extra flaps that stick down over action- so should cover your bases easy. Waybe just sew a bit of velcroe onto the flaps to close it up like a pouch.
31-07-2012, 09:09 PM
7mmsaum

R93 i have a neoprene leupold scope cover here you can have for free. Its not the type of total protection you are asking about but its a good preliminary cover, a base layer if you like. You might find another to put over it, im sure two would offer suitable protection.
31-07-2012, 09:33 PM
kiwijames

You are too much of a rough can't for that scope. Send it to me and Ill return you something more suitable. Just have to finish the jumbo roll of glad wrap. Will send with your pot.
31-07-2012, 09:57 PM
R93

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Originally Posted by kiwijames

You are too much of a rough can't for that scope. Send it to me and Ill return you something more suitable. Just have to finish the jumbo roll of glad wrap. Will send with your pot.

I will be careful thats why I am looking to prtect it now. What magnification is the glad wrap roll?
31-07-2012, 10:00 PM
R93

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Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

R93 i have a neoprene leupold scope cover here you can have for free. Its not the type of total protection you are asking about but its a good preliminary cover, a base layer if you like. You might find another to put over it, im sure two would offer suitable protection.

Thanks Andrew that would be great. I still cant play Norways CD's on any of my puters or dvd player. Any chance of another set? I will pay postage and save you some whitebait.
31-07-2012, 10:01 PM
kiwijames

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Originally Posted by R93

What magnification is the glad wrap roll?

Anything the vivid pen will allow. I also have the compact version from you know where
31-07-2012, 10:19 PM
R93

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Originally Posted by kiwijames

Anything the vivid pen will allow. I also have the compact version from you know where

I'll take 2!!
31-07-2012, 10:35 PM
7mmsaum

R93, i will get another set to you. Might be some of our long range sika harvesting( old and new footage) dvds in there as well...
31-07-2012, 10:38 PM
R93

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Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

R93, i will get another set to you. Might be some of our long range sika harvesting( old and new footage) dvds in there as well...

Sounds bloody good to me, cheers mate. You still have my addy? If I dont make it up soon, Adam is coming up in Nov so Ill get him to bring up some bait for you and James.
31-07-2012, 10:45 PM
7mmsaum

Send a pm when you have a bit of time.