Scope caps, why everyone should use them and what Walter runs...

Few things add more value and are more functional from a weight and money perspective than a good set of scope caps. In the world of intermediate range bowling, bowlers often fixate on the model train aspect of the vocation. "This is my 1957 Burlington Northern Detroit-powered diesel that hauled more ass than a truck stop toilet seat." Swap out model train nomenclature for rifles used by special operations, and you get the point. Scrolling around the internet, Walter is often shocked by the lack of scope caps he sees on rifles, whether on hunting rifles, match rifles, or professional rifles. For the cost of a few ounces in weight, and less than a mag of ammo, a bowler can protect his objective and ocular elements from scratches, dust, and moisture all while perfectly holding a Sobchak Security Homework or Extra Credit Sticker.

Over the years, Walter has tried handfuls of different variations of scope caps, ranging from cheap to expensive, and has some musings for bowlers. For the sake of today's discussion, Walter will be focusing on Butler Creek caps, Vortex Defenders, and Tenebraex Caps. Walter has also used an unnamed 3D-printed option that has gained popularity as of late, but they are heavy, don't lock out moisture, and are more expensive than anything pictured here.

Scope caps are a rare feature of a bowling rifle where the more you spend, it doesn't translate to performance. Tenebraex Caps, often lauded as some of the best, have failed Walter more than the cheapest option, the simplest option, the Butler Creeks. Under recoil, the pin holding the cap in place has backed out, causing the spring to pop out and the cap to flop around like a plastic bag in the wind. The Butler Creeks, or the Vortex Defenders, on the other hand, have never failed Walter, on the range or in the mountains hunting. They are the lightest option, come in all sorts of sizes and configurations, and are the cheapest. Walter’s ailing eyes like the red button to deploy the rear cap.

For most bowlers, Walter would recommend just buying a set of Butler Creeks and being done with it. For bowlers unconcerned with adding an ounce or two and wanting the ability to lock the rear cap in position, either 90-degree position or parallel to the optic, holding a larger Dope Card like our Extra Credit Sticker and wanting to give their ocular investment a bit more protection, Walter would go with the Vortex Defenders.

Walter runs Butler Creek caps on most of his lightweight and general purpose rifles and Vortex Defenders on his larger, dedicated precision builds.

There's no reason, there's no fucking reason that a bowler shouldn't protect their scope from the elements, scratches, and have their homework ready to make shots at a distance! Head to your LGS store, bullshit with the salesmen about the superiority of 357 Sig, the coming pardoning of Alex Jones, and pick up some scope caps for your rifle today! Or you can be lazy and buy them online and stop by Waltersobchaksecurity.com to pick up some homework stickers.