Hi boys
The Simrads used here does have a slightly different mounting solution than the Badgers I see that you are using.
It's extemely picky for the length from the objektive end and it's difficult to mount them on scopes with long and big objektives.
Here is some Simrad mounts I have made in the past so you understands what I am talking about.
6 pieces of Hensoldt and S&B sniperscopes with various mounts, with various lengths to fit to this stupid interface.
Mount snapped on to the scope, unfortunately it has to be mounted forward and back.
Close up on a mount for a scope with short bell.
Simrad mounted on Swedish Armys current 10x42 Hensoldt.
The problems for the user is that the Simrad interface is useless for everything else than the simrad.
The prices on the mounts gets very excessive as they almost has to be custommade to the actual scope as the lenghts varies so much. The mounts can also be forced to be very high as the simrad has to be mounted from front and back.
The problems for the manufacturer is that the number of models gets very large and stocking becomes a problelm.
I am thinking about making a mount that is Picatinny based, so the picatinny can be used for other equipment during daytime.
With the picatinny the simrad does not have to be mounted from front and back, but can as well be mounted from top and down.
I also want to make a mount that not is so length sensitive.
Any opinions before I get to the machines and start milling?
Have I missed something? does your Simrad mounts looks entirely different?
Håkan
The Simrads used here does have a slightly different mounting solution than the Badgers I see that you are using.
It's extemely picky for the length from the objektive end and it's difficult to mount them on scopes with long and big objektives.
Here is some Simrad mounts I have made in the past so you understands what I am talking about.
6 pieces of Hensoldt and S&B sniperscopes with various mounts, with various lengths to fit to this stupid interface.
Mount snapped on to the scope, unfortunately it has to be mounted forward and back.
Close up on a mount for a scope with short bell.
Simrad mounted on Swedish Armys current 10x42 Hensoldt.
The problems for the user is that the Simrad interface is useless for everything else than the simrad.
The prices on the mounts gets very excessive as they almost has to be custommade to the actual scope as the lenghts varies so much. The mounts can also be forced to be very high as the simrad has to be mounted from front and back.
The problems for the manufacturer is that the number of models gets very large and stocking becomes a problelm.
I am thinking about making a mount that is Picatinny based, so the picatinny can be used for other equipment during daytime.
With the picatinny the simrad does not have to be mounted from front and back, but can as well be mounted from top and down.
I also want to make a mount that not is so length sensitive.
Any opinions before I get to the machines and start milling?
Have I missed something? does your Simrad mounts looks entirely different?
Håkan