New Vortex Defender scope caps

[Rob01]

If you need scope caps for your new Vortex Razor II, or any scope, then look at the new Vortex Defender scope caps. I have a set coming in tomorrow. They are about $20 and They are 100% made in Wisconsin, including hinge pin, spring, and even the packaging. Very durable and affordable. An excellent option for caps. They aren't live on the Vortex website yet, but you can order them through your dealers or call Vortex direct at 800-426-0048.

They carry the VIP warranty. Each will fit a huge range of sizes. In other words, each size has a very flexible fit range so it's really easy to fit them to your scope. The E-10 eyepiece flip cap fits just about every scope in the Vortex lineup and will fit many other brands also. the O-44 will fits most 42mm objectives and almost all 44s. The O-50 will fit most 50mm scopes on the market, and the O-56 will fit most 56mm scopes on the market (assuming they are NOT adjustable objective style scopes). There will be more sizes to come later next year too. Vortex will be releasing a fit chart for Vortex and other brands soon.

The DOPE disk is another really cool feature. A DOPE chart in your eyepiece (roughly $9.99/each), totally tool-less to swap them in and out of the eyepiece, completely made out of plastic with a completely mechanical retention in the lid...no water dust, double-sided tape, etc. to worry about. Just swap them in-and-out of the eyepiece with your fingers. Make your ballistics chart on our LRBC app and then download it into a DOPE disk webpage for a custom disk order. The website, ordering, and DOPE disk ordering should be available by SHOT show.

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[Jay24bal]

I love Vortex more and more everyday.

It seems so simple, yet I am not aware of anyone else making caps like these with rubber sleeves that will fit a huge variety of scopes. As long as the rubber holds up and does not lose its grip, these are a great idea.

[Rob01]

Jay I doubt they will lose their grip but if they eventually do just call Vortex and they will replace them as they are covered by their VIP warranty. I spoke with a friend at Vortex and he said these are some of the toughest caps he has ever used. Can't wait to try them out myself.

[Jay24bal]

Don't get me wrong, I am admittedly a huge Vortex fanboy. I am sure if they are putting their name on something, it has been tested extensively and will work as advertised. And yeah, if they are included in the VIP warranty, I will undoubtedly try them when available and not wait for field reviews from others. I just get cautious when I see soft, pliable rubber being used to secure a strong grip.

[Rob01]

Jay got this from a friend at Vortex:

"I used these on a number of hunts and they are great. I've tried to break them but they just don't break. We used a special proprietary material that is extremely tough. The softer "rubber" portion will not separate from the stiffer material. It's chemically bonded. They also open a lot quieter than other caps."

These are a great option over Butler Creeks which break when you look at them and the more expensive AAD Mount caps.

[WinnieTheBoom]

I have the AAD mounts and, while skeptical about paying $100 for scope covers, I now fully understand why they cost what they do. That being said, these Vortex scope caps definitely look like a good alternative for the money - will be ordering a set to go on my Viper.

[Rob01]

I have a couple sets of the AAD caps as well. Will let you know how these look compared to the AAD tomorrow.

[Rob01]

From Dave at Vortex:

Here are size ranges for the various sizes. These are Outside Diameter measurements of the scope, NOT the lens clear aperture size (i.e. a 50mm objective lens rifle scope will have a 50mm LENS clear aperture but a larger mechanical outside diameter on the tube)


E-10: 40mm-46mm

O-44: 48mm-53mm

O-50: 55mm-59mm

O-56: 62mm-66mm

[Roach_68]

Wonder if they will hold paint better than the butler creek ones

[Rob01]

Here is the video I took of the caps. They went on very easily. The rubber is easy to slid over the scope and holds firmly. There are three positions for the eye cap and two for the objective. I really like that they lock in place and won;t flap around. They are also well made and seem much stronger than Butler Creeks and compared to the AAD Mount caps they seem just as sturdy for under half the price. For $40 a set they are a great buy.

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