August 9, 2006
Northwestern Pennsylvania seems to get its share of rain in deer season. No, let me rephrase that — we get more than our fair share of rain. Lots of products are on the market to help the hunter with a scoped rifle keep the rain off the optics. Lots of ideas are marketed to solve the problem — from solutions to repel water to mechanical devices that keep the scope lenses covered until you’re ready to shoot.
You may have tried all the commercial contraptions. Maybe you’ve even devised a homemade solution. If they’ve all resulted in disappointment, you probably haven’t tried the Gun Boonie™. It takes its name and design from the famous boonie hat, the comfortable and tremendously practical hat worn by our servicemen — and it’s definitely worth a try for several reasons.
First, it’s more than a scope cover. Its primary goal is to cover your scope and keep the valuable glass from becoming useless in rain. An added bonus is how it protects the action of your rifle, keeping water and debris out. If you have hunted in freezing rain, you’ll understand how important that can be.
The Gun Boonie™ is a raincoat for your scope and it couldn’t be easier to use. Simply slip it over your scope and adjust the cord lock. Remove it just as quickly and easily with one hand while you’re raising your gun to your shoulder. A hook & loop secures it around the gun barrel so you don’t lose it. The cord lock provides a precise fit without the need to readjust every time you put it back on your scope. The camouflage fabric is waterproof, breathable and machine washable.
It’s light and small. At less than 4 ounces you won’t notice the extra weight and it can be stuffed into a pocket or pack until the moment rain begins.
The Gun Boonie™ comes in three sizes. The one you choose depends on the length and objective diameter of your scope. Check it out at www.GunBoonie.com.
The web site shows the Gun Boonie™ in action and has complete fitting instructions.
Once you try it, you’ll see why it’s as valuable as the boonie hat our Marines wear.
And, any Marine would be glad to know it’s made with pride right here in the USA.
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