Scope cover sizing help

[Bigeclipse]

I've been look at butler creek scope covers and I'm a bit confused about which size to buy and do not have a store nearby. If I use their chart, they say I need size 25-27 for the bell. I have a Leupold 3.5-10x40. When I actually measure the bell I get 1.84 which is the same size as a number 27. Do they recommend a 25 or 26 because maybe these slightly stretch and would provide a very snug fit so they don't fall off but also harder to install? For reference a number 26 is 1.82 in measurement. Thanks for any and all help!

 

[Gord0]

Yes, they recommend the smaller size so they fit snug. Then they won't fall off, and also keep the water out.

 

[Bigeclipse]

Yes, they recommend the smaller size so they fit snug. Then they won't fall off, and also keep the water out.

Thanks!

 

[MudRunner2005]

I've been look at butler creek scope covers and I'm a bit confused about which size to buy and do not have a store nearby. If I use their chart, they say I need size 25-27 for the bell. I have a Leupold 3.5-10x40. When I actually measure the bell I get 1.84 which is the same size as a number 27. Do they recommend a 25 or 26 because maybe these slightly stretch and would provide a very snug fit so they don't fall off but also harder to install? For reference a number 26 is 1.82 in measurement. Thanks for any and all help!

What model Leupold is it? I have a scope cover chart, I can look it up.

According to my chart, if your scope is a VX-3, then you need a size 13 eye, and a size 26 Objective flip-up covers.

 

[Bigeclipse]

What model Leupold is it? I have a scope cover chart, I can look it up.

According to my chart, if your scope is a VX-3, then you need a size 13 eye, and a size 26 Objective flip-up covers.

That's exactly it and what I actually ordered. Thanks!

 

[Canhunter35]

Alumina flip caps are awesome...just saying

 

[Gord0]

Alumina flip caps are awesome...just saying

They are if you can get them for your size scope. They're also 4x the price, or more.

 

[WildRose]

They are if you can get them for your size scope. They're also 4x the price, or more.

They will also last you a lifetime instead of breaking off every few years just when you need them.

After decades of replacing plastic flip up scope covers I gave up and have started slowly replacing all of them with the alumina's.