Bald eagle front rest mod

[Dusty Stevens]

Dusty's knob is on the right but R188 has put his on the left. A 15 minute job.

The borrower is left handed. Ive swapped it back n forth a few times

 

[Bill Norris]

What I found to be the key (or....at least made it easier) was to get the correct carburetor post from an auto parts store. The threads for the silver knob are different than the threads that go into the top plate. Those two threads match the threads on a common carburetor bolt. I'll update this post if I find those specs.

I think some cut off the cable at the end that goes into the plate...leaving enough to attach the silver handle to the remaining end. I didn't want to do that in case someone wanted to return it to its original configuration.

EDIT: It appears 5/16" carburetor stud - 18 tpi on one end and 24 tpi on the other end

Right, I wrote the specs down to take with me so I don't forget. LOL.

 

[Ranger188]

I'm no rocket scientist, but take your time and watch out for the springs.
You can't screw it up or break anything.

 

[WyleWD]

Ever try dropping a block of lead on the loop while you're shooting? Might be something to try.

I agree with you on the proximity of vert and horiz adjustments being within hands reach of each other.

I tried the weight, and I tried making a bracket to support it. Neither fixed the issue to my satisfaction so that's why I just flipped the top and put a knob on it.

And by the way here's a link for you fellows looking for directions to modifying the top and flipping it. WD

be1006_m.pdf (grizzly.com)

 

[Rat Rifle]

^^^ That is AWESOME product support !

 

[Link]

EDIT: It appears 5/16" carburetor stud - 18 tpi on one end and 24 tpi on the other end

Is this the center bolt that holds the air cleaner on?
We will see how old this crew is now. Who had had a air cleaner off a carb ? lol

Hint, I still have carburetor tuning kits on my shelf. 3 Holly 2 barrels on my Mopar. No laptop tunes for efi though.

Don

 

[Fuj]

When u reversed the windage top did u drill and tap a new hole for the stock-stop

Yes I did. I Shortened the adjusting knob quite a bit also and
added a set screw to keep it snug to threaded adjuster.

 

[Fuj]

I've found those dual threaded bolts at ACE hardwares.
I used the stocker that came on the cable. I just cut it
off and fitted it up to my shortened knob, and used a set
screw. I took the harder and more time consuming
route......LOL

 

[mjl650]

@Bill Norris I have an extra one if you can't find one that I'll send you. Also have a thumb screw from McMaster-Carr that will work with out using the knob.

 

[butchlambert]

I'm running a similar concept . It's a Protector rest same as Bald eagle with the 7/8-6 acme threads with a 3 generation Farley Compact on top with the plate . For my lite class guns it works like a cat's meow.

The Protektor base is a Caldwell and you have a backward operating Farley compact on top. How long did it take you to learn the quick backward movement?

 

[Bill Norris]

@Bill Norris I have an extra one if you can't find one that I'll send you. Also have a thumb screw from McMaster-Carr that will work with out using the knob.

Thank u very much. I definitely appreciate that. I will attempt to find one here locally and if I fail I will let u know for sure.

 

[Bill Norris]

Well, after running all over this little one-horse town I found it and I'm now in business. I believe this is what we were discussing. This thing feels so much better. I put that rounded hex-head screw in the blank hole just to make it look better.

 

[CarlGeorge]

I know I bought the bolt at a local Advance Auto Parts store.

I just found this on their website. Seems to fit the specs.

Advance Auto Parts - Down for Maintenance

(Edit: Huh - the link shows a label including "Down For Maintenance"....but the link works.)

 

[Bill Norris]

I went to to Advance and a couple others before I found it.

 

[jepp2]

Can anyone tell me whether these windage adjustment tops are reversible or not ?

Yes, but don't tell Grizzly. The instruction they include have you drilling and tapping holes where everything is just a mirror image and reverses just fine.

Here is how I did mine, just a touch fancier.

 

[Bill Norris]

Nice for sure.

 

[RiflePainter]

Yes, but don't tell Grizzly. The instruction they include have you drilling and tapping holes where everything is just a mirror image and reverses just fine.

Here is how I did mine, just a touch fancier.
View attachment 1240953

Did you machine that knob or buy it?

 

[Bill Norris]

Just in case anybody is thinking about this mod I bought a pack of these studs so I have an extra stud if needed.

 

[jepp2]

Did you machine that knob or buy it?

I had PBike257 make it for me. I saw the conversions with using the windage knob, but didn't want the length sticking out.

 

[Link]

Did any of you guys do the ball bearing mod to the end of the screw, just to finish it off? ;]