Picatinny Rail Scope Testing Device

[Coleridge]

Looks really good but any reason for the hex screws and not a 7/16 or 1/2" nut like is on most Pic rings. Guess it doesn't matter but since u will have socket/wrench out for the other scope rings, just seems simple (and maybe slightly easier, unless harder to construct).

 

[aj300mag]

Y'all asked for it ......

So here it is.

I don't know the actual weight yet. My goal is to have this come in at or below 13 ounces.

Features:

Black Anodized Aluminum Body
Stainless Clamps
10-32 screws
HeliCoil thread inserts

Price = $195.00 (and that includes shipping to any US address)

After reading the post by Alex and being suspicious of my scope I did the same as you. Here's what I ended up with. The plate is 6.82" X 4.50" with the body being 5/8" thick. My intent was make it universal to a long/short action rail. It did come in @ 2lbs, not sure 13 oz. is do able.

 

[Dennis_in_VA]

After reading the post by Alex and being suspicious of my scope I did the same as you. Here's what I ended up with. The plate is 6.82" X 4.50" with the body being 5/8" thick. My intent was make it universal to a long/short action rail. It did come in @ 2lbs, not sure 13 oz. is do able.

Nice job on your mount.

 

[sdean]

After reading the post by Alex and being suspicious of my scope I did the same as you. Here's what I ended up with. The plate is 6.82" X 4.50" with the body being 5/8" thick. My intent was make it universal to a long/short action rail. It did come in @ 2lbs, not sure 13 oz. is do able.



Nice job! I am curious about your results. I would love to see you swap the position of the scopes and see if the results are the same.

 

[dkhunt14]

I don't think it would matter which rail the scope is on. They would have the same recoil on them. The only way it might change is the rifle has a brake. Then the outer one, might get more muzzle blast. Matt

 

[Dennis_in_VA]

A little trimming of unwanted weight.
I not sure how close to 13 ounces I can get but this is getting closer than the original offering.

 

[aj300mag]

The Results: I made a grid on paper using auto-cad, 4" square, 1/4" grid with a 2mm aiming dot. I used the Nightforce as the master and the Sightron was culminated to the aiming point. After the first shot the Sightron was 1/4 MOA high and 1/2 MOA left. I aimed with the Sightron for the second shot, neither scope changed POA and it proved that the POA had shifted with the Sightron after the first shot. (The Nightforce had a 300 yards zero dialed in, the bullets were hitting high on the grid sheet). I fired eight more shots, neither scope had a POA change.

 

[Kings X]

I might suggest that you make it a dual- purpose test stand. Add a dovetail opposite the weaver mount. Then it would fit Panda and other actions.
You could turn the test stand the other way so that the test scope is still on the desired side.

 

[Dennis_in_VA]

I might suggest that you make it a dual- purpose test stand. Add a dovetail opposite the weaver mount. Then it would fit Panda and other actions.
You could turn the test stand the other way so that the test scope is still on the desired side.

That is a good idea. And if you have an assortment of Picatinny and Kelbly style rings in your inventory you'd have a versatile piece of equipment.

I feel that most shooters that would want what I designed, probably don't own any Kelbly style scope rings.

 

[vahena]

On the contrary, I am looking to purchase and I havea 2 pandas and 1 borden with a dovetail mount, my only Pic rail is on my heavies. I believe there are more people especially benchrest group or score shooters to test their scope before a big match that want this with dovetail mount on thier actions. Can you make this happen?

 

[Dennis_in_VA]

On the contrary, I am looking to purchase and I havea 2 pandas and 1 borden with a dovetail mount, my only Pic rail is on my heavies. I believe there are more people especially benchrest group or score shooters to test their scope before a big match that want this with dovetail mount on thier actions. Can you make this happen?

So what do y'all think about a base that would attach to a PICATINNY rail or 3/8" DOVETAIL base on your rifle?

Obviously you'd need to use Picatinny Rings on the scopes.

I haven't ran any yet.

I can add this feature to my design.

 

[DJSBRS]

So what do y'all think about a base that would attach to a PICATINNY rail or 3/8" DOVETAIL base on your rifle?

Obviously you'd need to use Picatinny Rings on the scopes.

I haven't ran any yet.

I can add this feature to my design.

I have several of both style and would invite you to do so please.

DJ

 

[Topstrap]

Reminds me of the TV series Monk. He had a level to check a level to check a level to check a level to check a level............

Topstrap

 

[LRPV]

Guys, Mike Ezell is re-making the Hood checker which is all Davidson rail based, top and bottom. If you want a dovetail checker go that route. Leave Dennis alone so he can finish the picatinny version before one of you guys talk him out of it. Please and thank you.

 

[Jay Christopherson]

So what do y'all think about a base that would attach to a PICATINNY rail or 3/8" DOVETAIL base on your rifle?

Obviously you'd need to use Picatinny Rings on the scopes.

I haven't ran any yet.

I can add this feature to my design.

seems like a winner to me

 

[Dennis_in_VA]

Guys, Mike Ezell is re-making the Hood checker which is all Davidson rail based, top and bottom. If you want a dovetail checker go that route. Leave Dennis alone so he can finish the picatinny version before one of you guys talk him out of it. Please and thank you.

Oh, I won't be talked out of making these.

 

[Keith Kilby]

PM sent with my contact info...once I get a response with final costs I'll get payment headed your way. Any idea as to when chips are gonna start flying??? I think most everybody watching this thread is ready to get a checker in hand!!!!!

 

[Dennis_in_VA]

PM sent with my contact info...once I get a response with final costs I'll get payment headed your way. Any idea as to when chips are gonna start flying??? I think most everybody watching this thread is ready to get a checker in hand!!!!!

Couple of weeks before i can have some done.
I work a full time day job and do some gun work and Ive thrown this project into the mix.
Bear with me and be patient.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

I might suggest that you make it a dual- purpose test stand. Add a dovetail opposite the weaver mount. Then it would fit Panda and other actions.
You could turn the test stand the other way so that the test scope is still on the desired side.

I've been kicking that idea around for a while now. My reasoning for not offering it with both on the bottom is the inertia of this much weight, plus two scopes, on a heavier recoiling rifle. Most guns with a Davidson style rail fall into a BR category and most(not all) will be small caliber and heavy guns. I feel much safer going this route, myself.

Before agreeing to make these, I asked Charlie Hood for his blessing, first. I didn't want to step on his toes by offering a product that is his design without speaking directly to him first. He agreed and I am making them. I'll be shipping the first ones out early to mid next week.

In speaking with Charlie, the point about inertia came up. Jim Borden ran the numbers for Charlie and determined it a real possibility that base screws can fail under the amount of force generated by the recoil of a rifle with enough recoil energy. Of course there are several factors involved here. Caliber, gun weight, screw size..etc. Bottom line, I decided to err on the side of caution, to the best of my ability. I understand this leaves some people feeling left out or whatever. Believe me, that is not my intent and I wish Dennis well in making his Picatinny version. Rather than me making the pic version, I'm content with Dennis making them. But, as you mentioned, adding a female pic rail on the opposite side of the dovetail is very doable.

For what it's worth, Charlie told me he still has a few of the picatinny version scope checkers on hand. I'm not sure if he will sell them or not.

If a Davidson style is what you need or want, I've started a thread asking for everyone's contact info so I can start shipping them. The first ones will be coming out of the HAAS Friday but I'm gonna shoot this weekend and start shipping mine out next week.

Here's a link to those, if you want to get in on the first run. I don't know when the next batch will be but now that the program is written, I'll likely do more as people want them.
http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/ezell-hood-scope-checkers-finally.3927172/#post-36989192

 

[Dennis_in_VA]

I've been kicking that idea around for a while now. My reasoning for not offering it with both on the bottom is the inertia of this much weight, plus two scopes, on a heavier recoiling rifle. Most guns with a Davidson style rail fall into a BR category and most(not all) will be small caliber and heavy guns. I feel much safer going this route, myself.

Before agreeing to make these, I asked Charlie Hood for his blessing, first. I didn't want to step on his toes by offering a product that is his design without speaking directly to him first. He agreed and I am making them. I'll be shipping the first ones out early to mid next week.

In speaking with Charlie, the point about inertia came up. Jim Borden ran the numbers for Charlie and determined it a real possibility that base screws can fail under the amount of force generated by the recoil of a rifle with enough recoil energy. Of course there are several factors involved here. Caliber, gun weight, screw size..etc. Bottom line, I decided to err on the side of caution, to the best of my ability. I understand this leaves some people feeling left out or whatever. Believe me, that is not my intent and I wish Dennis well in making his Picatinny version. Rather than me making the pic version, I'm content with Dennis making them. But, as you mentioned, adding a female pic rail on the opposite side of the dovetail is very doable.

For what it's worth, Charlie told me he still has a few of the picatinny version scope checkers on hand. I'm not sure if he will sell them or not.

If a Davidson style is what you need or want, I've started a thread asking for everyone's contact info so I can start shipping them. The first ones will be coming out of the HAAS Friday but I'm gonna shoot this weekend and start shipping mine out next week.

Here's a link to those, if you want to get in on the first run. I don't know when the next batch will be but now that the program is written, I'll likely do more as people want them.
http://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/ezell-hood-scope-checkers-finally.3927172/#post-36989192

You need to put up a link on your thread for my product.