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Best stock for mounting a spotting scope
20 June 2009, 09:11
john113wyoBest stock for mounting a spotting scope
Does anyone have a preferred method for mounting a Leupold 12-40x60 spotting scope to a rifle stock or know of a munufacturer of same?
Thanks...
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Originally posted by john113wyo:
Does anyone have a preferred method for mounting a Leupold 12-40x60 spotting scope to a rifle stock or know of a munufacturer of same?
Thanks...
Like, to actually shoot? This could be interesting...
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Robert
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No, I think he means to use as a spotting scope. Mounting it to a rifle stock will make it possible to use it in the field without a tripod.
http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/...tting-Scope-s/77.htmI saw some that were much more compact. Will do a search and get back to you.
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21 June 2009, 02:03
butchloci always used any old stock i had laying around. i put a block of wood in the magazine well and drill a hole thru it , then fasten the scope on with a 1/4x20 screw
24 June 2009, 00:10
john113wyoYep, I'm talking about using it as a spotter while my hunter is using his rifle.
The Boyds looks good and I've found the BushHawk but it's pretty pricey.
I've got an antelope hunt coming up this October that I want to have the stock ready for..
Thanks for what you've found so far.
John
"It ain't lion hunting unless you get stitches." - John in WYO
"It became aquatic, briefly." Ann ~ Aspen Hill Adventures
The bear has to touch you to hurt you. Don’t let the bear touch you.
24 June 2009, 03:53
Pete EHave you considered a monopod with a QR baseplate?
Very easy to set up, very lightweight and i suspect it will offer more stability than a rifle stock...
I have a BushHawk for photography, where it shines with the long heavy telephoto lenses and the button shutter release like a trigger. To use it also for a spotting scope would be no problem of course, but I don't think it merits the price if you're not going to use one also for photography, which could justify the price.
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As mentioned, any old rifle stock can be easily adapted for this purpose. If you go this route, you can cut off most of the fore-end of the stock, but it would be best to make sure it extends just beyond the front lens of the spotter to afford some protection to the scope.
Also, Leupold makes a nifty little "stock", really just a metal frame work with a tripod screw at the front end and a buttplate at the rear. It doesn't help protect the scope at all, but is extremely compact and weighs very little. It's so small that it can be easily carried anywhere that you will want or need a scope. It works really well with any small-to-medium sized spotter, even those with angled eyepieces.
John
19 August 2009, 06:44
john113wyoPete E.
Yes, I'd thought about a monopod, but also figured it will get alot of prone use. I've got a tripod for it, but was looking for an easy way to sling it while walking and hold it steady while prone. Thought a gunstock type mount might work.
AND I 'd rather not pay the price for the bushawk..
Thanks to all
John
"It ain't lion hunting unless you get stitches." - John in WYO
"It became aquatic, briefly." Ann ~ Aspen Hill Adventures
The bear has to touch you to hurt you. Don’t let the bear touch you.
