Eye Cups and Lens Caps
Eye cups and lens caps protect your thermal optic and keep its light where it belongs. A good eyecup seals around your eye so the display's glow doesn't light up your face, and a cap keeps dust, rain and scratches off the lens between stands.
DNO eyecups with shutter
Our own DNO eyecups have a built-in shutter, so you can close off the eyepiece and block the screen's light when you aren't looking through it. We make them for a long list of optics, including the Nocpix Ace series, RICO 2 and MK2 series, Pulsar Thermion 2 and Thermion Pro, Pulsar Trail XQ50 and XP50, RIX Leap and Storm series, iRay BOLT, Bering Optics Super Yoter, Sightmark Wraith and AGM Rattler. Versions for the Trijicon IR-HUNTER, Trijicon REAP-IR, N-Vision Halo and NOX18/NOX35 add a diopter focus ring. DNO branded products carry a lifetime warranty against defects in normal use.
OEM eyecups and lens caps
For a factory replacement, we stock OEM eyecups such as the Pulsar Digex magnetic eyecup for the Thermion line and the RIX EC-L01 for the Leap L3, L6, L3R and L6R. For lenses, choose from Butler Creek flip-open covers for the objective and eyepiece, RIX flip-up covers for the Storm V2 and Stride ST6 Lite, Nocpix Lumi flip-open caps, and Pulsar caps for the Merger binoculars.
Shop by your optic's model name, since every cup and cap here is sized to specific optics. Eyecups can't be returned, so call if you are unsure of fit. Browse thermal scopes or Nocpix mounts to round out your setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do scope eye cups work?
They do, mainly by sealing light in. A soft eyecup blocks stray light from around your eye so the thermal image looks sharper, and it keeps the display's glow off your face. Shutter versions, like our DNO eyecups, also let you close the eyepiece between looks so the screen stays hidden.
Are scope eye cups safe?
A rubber eyecup on a thermal scope is safe as long as it fits your model and you keep proper eye relief. Mount the optic so the cup rests lightly against your face rather than pressing into your brow, especially on harder-recoiling rifles. Replace a cup once it tears or turns hard.
Do people still use eye cups?
Plenty of night hunters do, and on a thermal optic it is one of the most useful add-ons you can buy. The screen inside is bright in total darkness, and an eyecup keeps that light from spilling out. Factory cups wear and tear over time, which is why we stock OEM replacements for many models.
Which eyecup is best for my scope?
The one made for your model. Each eyecup here is sized to specific optics, from the Nocpix Ace and RICO 2 to the Pulsar Thermion 2 and RIX Storm. Choose an OEM cup to match the original, or a DNO eyecup with shutter if you want light control and our lifetime warranty.
