Power throw lever for a NF Competition 15-55?

[PatMiles]

Does anybody make one?

 

[SSL]

If you can't find one, a cheap option is "cat tail" levers. Go to Amazon and type in "cat tail scope levers". They are pretty bulky, but they do work and are inexpensive. I put one on a scope that darned near needed a set of channel-locks to turn and it really improved the issue. I ended up putting them on 3 others too.

 

[PatMiles]

Thanks for the info.

 

[Ned Ludd]

You can peruse the various Charlie Drissel Cattail models here:
https://www.greenlightprecision.com/collections/all

Unfortunately, Charlie has no model for the NF Competition scope AFIK. A quick Google search didn't turn anything up by other manufacturers for me, but maybe there could be something out there if you search long enough.

 

[PatMiles]

I have been searching for a while and found nothing, thus the query here. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to break out the TIG.

 

[vahena]

Here is an old redneck trick, although I am not a redneck... not that there's anything wrong with being a redneck...LOL
You can use a black zip tie pulled tight and cut the excess off and you have you knob. Try it and let us know how it work's for you.

Rob

 

[PatMiles]

May be my only choice!

 

[Papa Charlie]

Here are some sources you might try. They all list NF

https://mkmachining.com/product-category/throw-levers-2/throw-levers/

http://www.mgmswitchview.com/

https://www.midwayusa.com/s?targetL...r&userItemsPerPage=48&persistedItemsPerPage=0

 

[PatMiles]

Pap,
They all list NF throw levers but none for the Competition model.
Alas, I fear I am out of luck.

 

[Papa Charlie]

Pap,
They all list NF throw levers but none for the Competition model.
Alas, I fear I am out of luck.

I would contact NF and ask them if a ring identified for another model fits the Competition. If not, then find out the dimensions and take a look at the specs on several, including Vortex and see if any match up.
I had the same issue with the Vortex Golden Eagle. None were made for it specifically including Vortex's throws. So I did some research and found that the VS2 from Vortex came close enough. The gap doesn't close perfectly but it is on, tight and makes adjustments, including identifying if you are in full power very easy.

 

[lpreddick]

Pap,
They all list NF throw levers but none for the Competition model.
Alas, I fear I am out of luck.

The mgmswitchview will fit any scope as the strap is quite long...you cut it to fit. I have these on all my scopes and work nicely.

 

[PatMiles]

The mgmswitchview will fit any scope as the strap is quite long...you cut it to fit. I have these on all my scopes and work nicely.

NightForce Comps??

 

[dkhunt14]

NightForce Comps??

I believe they come long and work like cable ties. Then you cut off excess. MATT

 

[powderbrake]

It looks like MGMswitchview has an item called Eagle Eye, which is a universal throw lever.
http://www.mgmswitchview.com/switchview-levers/eagle-eye-universal-fit-switchview-lever-black

Here is a video of the install process.

 

[PatMiles]

Yeppers, already ordered one.
Thanks everybody!

 

[Ned Ludd]

Yeppers, already ordered one.
Thanks everybody!

Any report on how this "universal" throw lever worked with the Competition?

 

[PatMiles]

Haven't ordered one yet, being a slacker.

 

[Gary O'Neal]

Just an FYI. The MGM won't work on the SWFA HD 5-20. The mag ring is too tapered and it won't tighten enough to hold. Otherwise, its a great product that is very well thought out.