low profile throw levers

[mpwolf]

I'm running a 1-6 PST on a short handy bolt gun. I'm looking for a low profile throw lever that gives me a bit of purchase to change power, but isn't too tall to be obtrusive. Anyone have any suggestions? I'd be happy with a file for a printable one as well.

 

[mark82]

Switchview has folding knob levers. You can just use it folded down.

 

[lash]

Contact MKMachining. They make all kinds of printed throw levers and always seem to be open to new ideas.

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[slothlacrosse]

I use zip ties. I’m also incredibly cheap

 

[mpwolf]

I use zip ties. I’m also incredibly cheap

I haven’t ruled this out!

 

[AleksanderSuave]

Contact MKMachining. They make all kinds of printed throw levers and always seem to be open to new ideas.

Contact Us

Contact Us Phone:573-206-9335 Email:[email protected] Address:208 Elizabeth StHallsvile, MO 65255 Hours:Monday – Friday09:00 am – 05:00 pmSaturday – Sunday – Closed Questions? Questions about an order? Becoming a dealer? New products? Fill out the form below to find out more. We look...

www.mkmachining.com

I actually ran into an issue with the throw levers MK made for my 1-6 PST.

long and short, it wouldnt clear. I asked to have a custom one made for this issue and the custom design fee at the time (maybe its changed now?) would double the cost of it.

I posted about it in a FB group and the guy who owns Rusty Nuts Designs contacted me on fb, shared the stats on his version, and ordered one myself. It works great.

 

[lash]

I actually ran into an issue with the throw levers MK made for my 1-6 PST.

long and short, it wouldnt clear. I asked to have a custom one made for this issue and the custom design fee at the time (maybe its changed now?) would double the cost of it.

I posted about it in a FB group and the guy who owns Rusty Nuts Designs contacted me on fb, shared the stats on his version, and ordered one myself. It works great.

Good input. Can I ask what didn’t clear what specifically?

I have and use at least three different brands and can’t say that I’ve had an issue so far with any other than that a very early MKM version had to be heat cured to make it fit tighter.

 

[AleksanderSuave]

Good input. Can I ask what didn’t clear what specifically?

I have and use at least three different brands and can’t say that I’ve had an issue so far with any other than that a very early MKM version had to be heat cured to make it fit tighter.

I had to dig into my old emails, scope sat in a bobro mount. The space between the scope, can’t remember if it got in the way of the charging handle, but definitely the rail, the throw lever was too thick to fit in between.

 

[Cutout]

 

[Shifty6BR]

I run the Swtichview fold downs with the shorty lever as they have different lengths available. If you want shorter than it can be folded down here the name.

 

[mpwolf]

here’s my cheap ass solution. It works great!

 

[lash]

Hey, if it works, it works.

 

[carbonbased]

Holy shit Switchview’s website sucks holy royal monkey balls!

 

[lash]

Holy shit does Switchview’s user experience suck holy royal monkey balls!

Please elaborate.

I have one Switchview, purchased years ago and it’s been fine. But I may have purchased it from someone/somewhere else than direct, I can’t remember.

 

[carbonbased]

Please elaborate.

I have one Switchview, purchased years ago and it’s been fine. But I may have purchased it from someone/somewhere else than direct, I can’t remember.

I should’ve said I was talking about their website. Lol whoops. Fixed it.

Looks like a nice product, however.

Problem is if your scope isn’t on their fitment chart, then you have to do some rather in-depth measuring to figure out which lever to buy.

Most sites selling this sort of thing just let you select the scope or scope brand and they have a nice list of what fits. They say that manufacturers change dimensions on them but MKM and Aadland seem to handle it juuust fine.

Switchview’s super long fitment chart is out of date and the header row and columns aren’t fixed so one gets lost unless you’re looking at a scope high up in the chart. It looks like an engineer designed the whole site, including naming the individual skus (SV1613-1655FD??? Wtf)

 

[lash]

I should’ve said I was talking about their website. Lol whoops. Fixed it.

Looks like a nice product, however.

Problem is if your scope isn’t on their fitment chart, then you have to do some rather in-depth measuring to figure out which lever to buy.
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Most sites selling this sort of thing just let you select the scope or scope brand and they have a nice list of what fits. They say that manufacturers change dimensions on them but MKM and Aadland seem to handle it juuust fine.

Switchview’s super long fitment chart is out of date and the header row and columns aren’t fixed so one gets lost unless you’re looking at a scope high up in the chart. It looks like an engineer designed the whole site, including naming the individual skus (SV1613-1655FD??? Wtf)

Hmmm…good point. Engineers probably did design the site.

 

[Cutout]

I should’ve said I was talking about their website. Lol whoops. Fixed it.

Looks like a nice product, however.

Problem is if your scope isn’t on their fitment chart, then you have to do some rather in-depth measuring to figure out which lever to buy.
View attachment 8519567

Most sites selling this sort of thing just let you select the scope or scope brand and they have a nice list of what fits. They say that manufacturers change dimensions on them but MKM and Aadland seem to handle it juuust fine.

Switchview’s super long fitment chart is out of date and the header row and columns aren’t fixed so one gets lost unless you’re looking at a scope high up in the chart. It looks like an engineer designed the whole site, including naming the individual skus (SV1613-1655FD??? Wtf)

Switchview Scope Throw Lever compatibility guide- Switchview USA

Check if your rifle scope is compatible with the Switchview USA line of scope throw levers. Many long-range rifle scope manufacturers and models are listed in our compatibility guide.

www.switchviewusa.com

Try this list. It's not perfect, but it's better.

 

[adubeau]

I use zip ties. I’m also incredibly cheap

what's the saying... go be poor somewhere else ... actually thats pretty clever.

 

[Bantam1]

Breakaway Coasters are another cheap option. They aren't low profile but way cheaper than any of the levers out there. And you can put them wherever you want position-wise.

 

[carbonbased]

Breakaway Coasters are another cheap option. They aren't low profile but way cheaper than any of the levers out there. And you can put them wherever you want position-wise.

Well that’s an item that I’ve never seen! Huh.