Hood Scope Checkers...

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Looks like about 2 weeks.

 

[Jefferson]

put me down for 1

Jeff

 

[roninfl.]

Please put me down for one.

 

[Dennis_in_VA]

There seems to be some demand for bringing back the Hood Scope Checkers. I'm gonna contact Charlie and if he gives me his approval, I plan to bring them back. Obviously, still very early on in the process...just my intent at this moment, but hope to move forward with it asap.
I'd like to get a feel for how many people will commit to buy one and wish to start a group buy to cover most of the set up time. I'll post here when I know a price but if there is enough interest, we'll move forward. I'm thinking that if I can get orders for 20-25 of them, I can cover most of the set up fees and keep the price down as low as is feasible. They will be made on CNC equipment and be of top notch quality or I won't do it at all.

If you would like to be put on a list of buyers, please let me know here. When I know a firm price, I'll post it. As of now, this post is to gauge interest and you will not be committed to buy.
Thanks!--Mike Ezell

How much will this scope checker weigh?

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

How much will this scope checker weigh?

I haven't weighed it but want to remove weight where possible. Charlie made it where there just isn't much extra weight there to begin with but I may be able to shave a couple of ounces from it. That said...it weighs far less than two NF's on top of it.

Inertia is my ONLY concern with these things. It really doesn't take a whole lot of weight standing still when the rifle accelerates rearward, to generate a whole lot of force on base screws.

His version has been around for a long time and mine will weigh less than his. They will come with a disclaimer regarding damages to guns, scopes or persons. Using one does NOT require it be mounted on a rifle. A rifle is just a convenient "jig" to mount it to. Use of this device will be left strictly to the judgement of the buyer.

I don't mean to scare anyone off but common sense has to be used. I can pretty much bet on anyone improperly using one of these, with 2 scopes and a heavy recoiling rifle..to have problems , eventually. They are not meant for light guns, heavy recoiling guns or repetitive firing. It is a tool. It does not take a lot of inertia to determine if the scope is good or bad. It can be mounted to a fixture and tapped with a hammer, and get the same results as mounting it on a gun. How you use it is up to you.

Sorry for the long rant. I just don't wan't any liability for damages. If you can't accept that, please say so now.

Thanks--Mike

 

[Alex Wheeler]

Next time I do some scope tests I will fire another rifle right next to the scopes and then check them. I have a feeling it has more to do with the concussion from the muzzle blast "rattling" the scope that actual recoil. I found significant issues with scopes using a 6br and 60 grain bullets. No need for heavy recoil in my opinion.

 

[mac86951]

Ok; 7lb 7saum with picatinny is off. Haha! Just kidding! I'll add to the list should you decide to make a picatinny. A 12lb 223 should be dampened enough.

Makes me wonder now:. Two Lyman super targetspots for binocular sighting...

-Mac

 

[Cloudrepair]

Next time I do some scope tests I will fire another rifle right next to the scopes and then check them. I have a feeling it has more to do with the concussion from the muzzle blast "rattling" the scope that actual recoil. I found significant issues with scopes using a 6br and 60 grain bullets. No need for heavy recoil in my opinion.

I'm very interested in any tests you have done Alex.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

I'm very interested in any tests you have done Alex.

PM sent

 

[dogdude]

Mike, put me down for one...PM sent
Egan

 

[jimcasey01]

How much will this scope checker weigh?

The original Hood version weighs approximately 13.3 ounces.

 

[Dennis_in_VA]

The original Hood version weighs approximately 13.3 ounces.

Thanks.

 

[ttfreestyle]

How does one qualify the good scope as the standard to use? Does it have to be frozen, if so what's the best to have frozen? Thanks

 

[moondog]

Would be interested in a pic style if it ever comes about. Not a benchrester, but have
great respect for the discipline. All my Comp rifles are 16lbs or more.

 

[Markhor]

Mike, please put me down for one

Thanks,
Ed

 

[ppaul]

I'm late to the conversation and I'm no engineer by a long shot but, common sense would tell me to mount the checker centered on the rifle versus one scope hanging way off center. Seems that would be less torque in every direction. I would also like to thank Alex, and others who have tested! This is very interesting and I will continue to follow. Once again THANKS! Paul

 

[Uthink Uknow]

It would make it tougher to get a round in the chamber and cycle to bolt.

 

[muleystalker]

Yes. I'm still debating whether to offer it with a pic rail option.

That would be good, Ild be interested.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Looks like I'm gonna start getting the first scope checkers done by about Friday or so. Please send me your name, phone number, email and postal shipping address, by email, to me at mwezell@logantele.com.
I'll make up the invoice and email it to you. Please put scope checker in subject line. Payment can be cash, check or money order.
The total is $158 including shipping. The invoice will have everything on it. These are only for Davidson bases. I may go back later and make or convert some to picatinny or Weaver styles, but at this time, the Davidson style is it.

It will help very much if everyone will send me this email so that I have your info and can send the invoices as well as the tool itself. Again, the email address is mwezell@logantele.com
It's time to start getting some money together for these things. I appreciate everyone and am always happy to discuss these or most anything shooting related.
Thanks very much!--Mike Ezell 270-792-1436 cell