cat tail or switchview for scopes, 2 for 20$..... check this out

[Ring]

repost from snipers hide... GREAT find...

i just put one on my 1x4 pst.. F'n GREAT!....



For a cat tail or switchview, try a "Breakaway Coaster". 2 for $17.79

http://www.rodringsandthings.co.uk/media/gbu0/prodlg/nbreakawaycoaster.jpg

NC1 "Universal" Black Coaster Clips from Breakaway. They're used to secure a reel to a rod. Order them here (http://www.breakawayusa.com/products/accessories/coasters/). I use one on my Tac30 1-4x and MTAC 3.5-10x. Less than $20 for the pair (not sure if they're still sold as pairs).

The knob part turns to tighten them down. Once tight, use a sharp razor to cut the excess off.

Here's a (lousy) pic of the one on my 1-4x. You can see the knob right above the Burris logo on the ocular:

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff93/stratocaster81/Three%20gun%20rifle/IMG_1526.jpg

[Ring]

on my pst

http://i.minus.com/jbkLuMXOrZXb5S.JPG (http://minus.com/lbkLuMXOrZXb5S)

http://i.minus.com/jTs0HM9ngsrvY.JPG (http://minus.com/lTs0HM9ngsrvY)

[orkan]

http://www.primalrights.com/forum/images/smilies/lmfao.gif

[docsherm]

That is a great idea. How does it look like it is going to hold up?

[Ring]

looks fine.. honestly, i think it can take more abuse then the 60 to 80$ aluminum ones.. the bands are near a thick as flex cuffs, and probably just as strong..

i just mounted the 2nd one on my razor... i have a carbine class this sat, and a mile shoot this weekend to play with them more at..

[Mahk]

Damn, that is an awesome idea. I liked the idea of the cat tails but they were always WAY too long in my opinion, this looks just right.

[sadmin]

Fantastic! Thanks for posting-

[Chunky Monkey]

Just ordered the breakaway coaster for my VX-R. For $23 I'll give it a whirl. Just needs to be effective!

Thanks for the tip!

[N2CH_556]

Awesome idea. But is it tight / secure enough since the interior is slick?

[Chunky Monkey]

Got mine yesterday. You still get 2 in the package. I installed and it seems pretty tight but that depends on how hard you'll be banging in it.

I'll find out next 3 gun match.

Again ~thanks to to OP for the info!

[mig1nc]

Got mine yesterday. You still get 2 in the package. I installed and it seems pretty tight but that depends on how hard you'll be banging in it.

I'll find out next 3 gun match.

Again ~thanks to to OP for the info!


This is so many ways of awesome. Be sure and let us know how your next match turns out.

[SapperRob]

How are these holding up over time?

[Ring]

have 1 on my m4 and my precision gun.. had it since i started this thread, used all summer no issues, going great..

[papasan]

I would put a dab of superglue on the threads so it doesn't back off.

[Ring]

I would put a dab of superglue on the threads so it doesn't back off.

u could, but i havent had and issues like that..

[currahee]

Thanks for this, I have a very hard to adjust scope and I think this may solve the problem. Can't even find one of the $100 ones for it, I like $20 way more anyway.

[markm]

Stop the planet and let me off, Boys.

[Robb Jensen]

Stop the planet and let me off, Boys.

This is one of those times you should post nothing and be thought a fool instead of making a useless non-productive post thus showing us how foolish you are.

Let that be a warning!

[markm]

Easy now...

Just making a light hearted comment... not need for personal attacks. :confused:

[Amur]

Sweet...I just ordered them. I like how 1) they are 20$ for 2. 2) They seem almost lower profile/less likely to catch than most actual cat tails.

Amur

[markm]

Sweet...I just ordered them. I like how 1) they are 20$ for 2. 2) They seem almost lower profile/less likely to catch than most actual cat tails.

Amur

That's what caught my eye... except I think it stands a little on the tall side... taller than the turrets... but I suppose if you're after speed, that'd be a good thing.

[cgbills]

Interesting idea and saves about $50. I wonder if there is any slippage under hard use.

[Ring]

Interesting idea and saves about $50. I wonder if there is any slippage under hard use.

Not that I have ever seen. I'm running the on 2 guns and a buddy has them on 3...

[prdubi]

Going strong on my mk4 and Leatherwood CMR.

Thank you for sharing this.

[bigbang]

Very interesting idea! Thanks for the tip!

[currahee]

I've got one of these now and very happy to have it. It's on a 2-7 Leupold Rifleman that was very hard to adjust. I couldn't do it without getting off the firing position.

This is a serious bargain.

[USMCsilver]

Tagged.

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[nickdrak]

Sweet. Exactly what I need for the 1-6.5x Bushnell I am getting sent to me to test/review. I didn't want to have to buy a $70 cattail for a scope I'm not even sure I'm going to keep.

[LHS]

Tagging this for future interest.

[scoutfsu99]

Bringing this back from the dead.

I'm looking to pick one of these up for a Leupold http://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/scopes/vx-r-riflescopes/vx-r-1-25-4x20mm-includes-metric/.

Anyone ever have any issues pop up with theirs?

[Sean W.]

Curious on how these are holding up for people. Sorry for bringing this back up just really wanted to know.

[uffdaphil]

Old pic. Second one is now in use on another TR24. Knob has never worked loose, but I automatically do a check twist each time I shoot.Better leverage than a cat-tail and so quick to hand without taking eye off scope.
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s92/uffdaphil/85ac105c-e424-4963-b031-1c86b236febf.jpg (http://s150.photobucket.com/user/uffdaphil/media/85ac105c-e424-4963-b031-1c86b236febf.jpg.html)

[Chunky Monkey]

So far mine is also holding up well.

[Ring]

Still running mine on my razor, and my 1 by 4 PST still no issues and I added one 2a Super Sniper HD

[USMC_Anglico]

Good stuff. Wish I saw this sooner, but I'm in for a try.

[Ring]

FYI, when watching Shooting USA the other day, i noticed John Scoutten the host and 3 gunner uses one :)

https://www.facebook.com/JohnScouttenShootingUSA/photos/pb.251042731686225.-2207520000.1408018094./302764129847418/?type=3&theater

a few pics of it..

[uffdaphil]

Sean W. Here is the link to Ring's post on other site. Several user opinions in the comments..

http://forum.snipershide.com/entry.php?b=4

[scoutfsu99]

I ended up getting one for a Leupy. It worked very well. About the only ding I could give it is that the knob is pretty large. But for the price and what it's designed to do, I would recommend it and buy it again.

[jaxman7]

I have been using one on my Leupold Multi-Gun for about 6 months now. The price made it very tempting. Works quite well. Two gripes: 1-yes the adjustment collar is quite big. I actually trimmed mine down a bit. 2-It does tend to loosen with use. Not much but its enough that if I have the rifle on me all day I will have to retighten a couple of times.

I think this may actually protect the scope better than an aluminum cat tail if it made a direct hit on a hard surface if the rifle was ever dropped. It would transfer less energy to the body of the scope. I keep wanting to buy a Switchview to replace it but can't justify the price for how well this thing works.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3887/14644842404_8de7a16a2e.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98269652@N08/14644842404/)
008 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98269652@N08/14644842404/) by jax11b (https://www.flickr.com/people/98269652@N08/), on Flickr

-Jax

[wetidlerjr]

Mine is still working fine after a couple of years and has not loosened.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v114/wetidlerjr/Colt%201911/BCMSS410_PRECISRIFLE/BCM16SS1.jpg

[Dirknar]

Necro.. But these look sweet!