I use the flash hider tube also, but I didn’t want to get too far in the weeds.
I also put a clear hinged lens cover on the eyeball end. Before, I had the opaque hinged Burris covers. Now I leave the flash hider end uncovered, and a clear hinged cover on the close end. This way a fast shot can still be made without needing to flip the cover back.
I do like the thought of a clear cover for the ocular lens...I may have to do some modification this weekend :-)