Looking into Interest in a Scope/Action Cover for Hunting

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After reading a thread on another forum about trigger misfires due to freezing from snow and ice, I started looking for what is available to help protect the trigger guard area on bolt action rifles.
I ran across a company named Scopeshield in Oregon who makes scope covers. They currently sell a scope cover for benchrest shooters that has extended flaps on either side of the scope cover that also cover the action and trigger guard.
It's open at the bottom and I thought if the flaps could be snapped together at the bottom, it could enclose the trigger for protection.
I emailed Emman at Scopeshield and asked him what he could do for us hunters in foul weather.
Here is Emman's response…


Hello Randy,
Just to let you know that we're still in the process of evaluating several designs that may fit your needs but it's a bit complicated.

Treating any firearm as if it's loaded. We need to make sure that we're not creating a safety hazard. We're also being careful that we're not creating the exact opposite where water or snow will accumulate in or around the trigger guard.

We'll know more in the days ahead.


Thank you for your patience,


Emman
ScopeShield, Inc.
1574 Coburg Road Suite 386
Eugene, Oregon 97401

Does anybody have interest in this product?
I welcome any suggestions of what you would like to see in the finished product.
Their current Action Express runs $39.95. I'm not sure what the finished product will cost at this point. Hopefully we can get a forum price.
Here is a link to their current product…Let me know what you think!

 
Does anybody have interest in this product?
I welcome any suggestions of what you would like to see in the finished product.
For hunting, no... looks too bulky. It does say its designed for benchrest shooters. Not certain why anyone would need those side flaps hanging down at a range and do they "really" protect the trigger area....

Their regular scopshield looks useful for hunting though and piques my interest. Im from the PNW and a scope cover that flings off in one motion would be nice in the rain or snow.
 
A cover is not a do all. There were several companies making full length rifle covers. They keep dust and snow off.

To keep a trigger from freezing, avoid storing it in warmth at night. Work over your trigger with alcohol for the extra cold days. I've never had a trigger problem in sub freezing.
 
After reading a thread on another forum about trigger misfires due to freezing from snow and ice, I started looking for what is available to help protect the trigger guard area on bolt action rifles.
I ran across a company named Scopeshield in Oregon who makes scope covers. They currently sell a scope cover for benchrest shooters that has extended flaps on either side of the scope cover that also cover the action and trigger guard.
It's open at the bottom and I thought if the flaps could be snapped together at the bottom, it could enclose the trigger for protection.
I emailed Emman at Scopeshield and asked him what he could do for us hunters in foul weather.
Here is Emman's response…


Hello Randy,
Just to let you know that we're still in the process of evaluating several designs that may fit your needs but it's a bit complicated.

Treating any firearm as if it's loaded. We need to make sure that we're not creating a safety hazard. We're also being careful that we're not creating the exact opposite where water or snow will accumulate in or around the trigger guard.

We'll know more in the days ahead.


Thank you for your patience,


Emman
ScopeShield, Inc.
1574 Coburg Road Suite 386
Eugene, Oregon 97401

Does anybody have interest in this product?
I welcome any suggestions of what you would like to see in the finished product.
Their current Action Express runs $39.95. I'm not sure what the finished product will cost at this point. Hopefully we can get a forum price.
Here is a link to their current product…Let me know what you think!

Sorry, no interest! I have one that covers the scope/action and the muzzle.

https://triadtactical.com/triad-padded-scope-and-muzzle-cover/

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This one was really helpful. I love the Muley Freak Cover. A bit long for the Weatherby Ultra-light , but perfect for the Weatherby Mark V, with the 8.5 to 25 X Leupold. I need one of these. Getting one ASAP. Thanks Guys, Lenny
 

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I'm interested, but I have to ask….has anybody had a need for this? Ive just never has a need for more than scope lens caps.
Snow/slushy weather but not frozen trigger. Luckily, I always have something to drape over it for protection. Where the OP lives and hunts, it might not be a bad idea to protect his rifle/investment from the element.
 
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