Anyone here own a Vortex Crossfire II 3-12x56 Hoghunter?

[Clover13]

Wondering what size Butler Creek or Vortex caps fit the objective and eyepiece. Vortex shows the following *should* match...
Eyepiece: E-10
Objective: O-56

The O-56 is said to fit 62-66mm per the Vortex site, but when I micrometered the objective OD, I got 68 at the very front (1/4" section) and 70mm at the AO knob. Don't think that 0-56 will fit over the 70mm unless it really has some stretch so looking for some feedback from anyone who has this scope and used those caps. Thanks!

[GrassyKnoll]

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[Clover13]

Correct, that verifies the measurements I posted:

56
Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27x56
Crossfire II 3-12x56 Hoghunter

Size 56: 62-66mm


But the question still remains, how does a cap that fits 62-66mm fit on a 70mm OD objective (measured with a micrometer)?

[GrassyKnoll]

Because they stretch. like taking a bicycle inner tube and cutting it in half and stretching the opening over a tailpipe

[Clover13]

Right but isn't the 62mm the low end of the stretch and the 66mm the high end of the stretch, hence the variable 62-66mm fit? If it fit 70mm, I'd imagine it would say 62-70mm.

[GrassyKnoll]

Just spoke with Brain at Vortex, the O56 Defender cap will just fit on the scope..

[robertyb]

I just ordered defender caps for my Vortex XBR off eBay for $19 each shipped. Also saw them for same shipped price on Focus Camera site.

[Clover13]

Mike at Vortex feels otherwise...

[Clover13]

And Q&A on Vortex's site:

One says yes it will fit, the other says it will not fit "perfectly" but be very snug