scope mount for tripod

[cornhusker]

Anyone know of a scope mount that can be used to mount it on a tripod so use as a spotting scope..i have a few extra scopes that
I think would world good for a spotting scope..

 

[Sheldon N]

I've mounted a scope to a tripod before as part of just comparing it to other scopes, used some photography gear (arca plate, screw stud and super clamp) and was able to securely mount the scope so that I could point it at whatever I needed.

What I can tell you is that using a scope as a spotting scope would suck. The eye relief and eye box being well off the back of the scope make it very difficult to hold your head in the correct position to view through the scope. You're basically hovering in mid-air about 3-4 inches back off the scope with a tight viewing window. Without a rifle stock and cheek piece to stabilize your position it's very difficult.

I'd just pick up a spotting scope instead... much simpler.

 

[cornhusker]

it was just a thought..thanks for the reply

 

[Griz44Mag]

I used a UTG dovetail to pic rail adapter and drilled and tapped a 1/4"/20 hole in it. That mounts on the tripod adapter plate, a pic rail mounted scope drops onto that very easily...