Need Help Mounting LRF to Spotting Scope

[Hoax001]

Hey gents. I am trying to mount a Terrapin X to the top rail of my LMSII.

1. Does anyone know what mount is used to mount the LRF to the pic rail on this Swaro?

2. How do I co-witness the LRF center of the Spotting scope's reticle? I have seen a cheap mount like this one, but there has to be a better way.

Any suggestions are much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[96C]

Potentially the most simple answer would be something like this... A picatinny rail mounted, micro ball head that should direct thread into the TerrapinX. It won't be THE best option, but at least it's inexpensive and you'd figure out how often you'd use it and being a ball head, you can co-witness the two better than a straight through double clamp.

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If you go for a custom job, RRS SOAR make an Arca base plate for the TPX now which would get you on the right path.

BPnS: For Vectronix Terrapin X

OverviewReally Right Stuff Laser Range Finder body plates are machined from a solid block of aluminum, all RRS equipment is designed and manufactured in Lehi, UT. The RRS BPnS Laser Range Finder body plate for the Vectronix Terrapin X is designed to enhance the accuracy potential of a tripod...

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[Hoax001]

Thanks. I just realized the Shadow Tech MARC Pic is reversible. This should do the trick. Now for the co-witness.

 

[theLBC]

if you want the be able to cowitness, seems like you either need a ball head or a modified elcan mount.
side by side on a plate makes more sense if you use a micro ball head or geared head.
i use a geared head for the lrf if i am ranging stuff so far away i need a tripod and want it matched to the spotter.

 

[blbennett1288]

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[TheHorta]

Ditch Terrapin. Get a zero-able rail mount LRF.

 

[CoryT]

Now that's it's mounted on that rail, how are you going to see through it to read the range, or even to get it aligned? The best solution is an L bracket, where the spotter goes on the short leg set upright and the LRF goes on the long leg now parallel to the ground and mounted to the tripod. Align up/down on the spotter and L/R on the LRF, you can look through either.

 

[Hoax001]

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[Hoax001]

Okay, just found this thread:

Looking for recommendations: best tripod adapter to run spotter/LRF/etc...

Anyone using something that’s spot on?

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[NoLegs24]

@Hoax001 APO Electric Optic Rail Graber.

Here's one from Flatline Ops

https://flatlineops.com/products/optical-support/voyeur

 

[ZiaHunter]

Anyone know what mount this is? Looks like windage and elevation can be adjusted.View attachment 7514160

APO Electro-Optic Rail Grabber

 

[ZiaHunter]

Co-witnessed PLRF 25 with Spotter 60 using APO mount and rail adapter I made.

 

[theLBC]

@Hoax001 APO Electric Optic Rail Graber.

Here's one from Flatline Ops

https://flatlineops.com/products/optical-support/voyeur

those are awesome, if you aren't a poor.

 

[TheHorta]

Co-witnessed PLRF 25 with Spotter 60 using APO mount and rail adapter I made.
View attachment 7514165

It’s amazing to see how many different uses there are for an Elcan rail mount.

 

[E-Tool]

Optics - Badger Twist Lock, APO rail grabber

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[Greg Langelius *]

Interesting question, has me thinking far too hard...

 

[Hoax001]

@Hoax001 APO Electric Optic Rail Graber.

Here's one from Flatline Ops

https://flatlineops.com/products/optical-support/voyeur

That is perfect. Thank you!

 

[Hoax001]

Brent over at Flatline Ops hooked me up with a limited run that was done for a military contract. These things look perfect for co-witnessing a LFR and spotting scope, either vertically or side-by-side.

 

[theLBC]

Brent over at Flatline Ops hooked me up with a limited run that was done for a military contract. These things look perfect for co-witnessing a LFR and spotting scope, either vertically or side-by-side.

View attachment 7514998

nice. way better looking than my $40 Orion slo-motion adapter.
even more than being cowitnessed, it is great to be able to scan with some precision when trying to range a small or difficult target at long range.

 

[Hoax001]

Potentially the most simple answer would be something like this... A picatinny rail mounted, micro ball head that should direct thread into the TerrapinX. It won't be THE best option, but at least it's inexpensive and you'd figure out how often you'd use it and being a ball head, you can co-witness the two better than a straight through double clamp.

RAIL DOGZ Universal Gun Rail Mount for Small Cameras - All Metal Camer

RAIL DOGZ Universal Gun Rail Mount for Small Cameras

fotodioxpro.com

BPnS: For Vectronix Terrapin X

OverviewReally Right Stuff Laser Range Finder body plates are machined from a solid block of aluminum, all RRS equipment is designed and manufactured in Lehi, UT. The RRS BPnS Laser Range Finder body plate for the Vectronix Terrapin X is designed to enhance the accuracy potential of a tripod...

soar.reallyrightstuff.com

FYI: I Just for fun I tried the Rail Dogz ball head. It doesn't work. Not to knock Rail Dogz, the product is nicely made, but the ball head is crude and is not applicable for a precision instrument. It is designed for a Gopro camera, which I'm sure it works great for. But, with a LFR you cannot accurately co-witness your reticles, as it is simply not precise enough. Good thought though. Thanks!