Red Dot Finder mountings

[phil_the_bassist]

Morning all!

I'm just about getting clued up with my 'scope but my finder is a bit useless really! it's a v. old setup (brought by my Grandad when MY Dad was a boy!), and the finder doesn't stay in line with my main scope easily, and it's pretty much impossible to focus. So, I've been advised by a few Forumites to get a red-dot finder like the Telrad type systems, but I was wondering how it would attach to my scope. Does it stick on? does it need me to drill my scope? I couldn't quite figure out for sure what I'd need from the website, so I'm hoping you kind people'll be able to give me a hand!

Thanks in advance!

Phil

[PhillyDee]

What does the existing finder mount on? Pics if possible please.

[Talitha]

Phil, I just stick mine on with heavy duty double-stick tape. Works just fine.

[Casus belli]

Phil, I just stick mine on with heavy duty double-stick tape. Works just fine.

This is known as the "Blue Peter" method of astronomy.

I find the red dot finders to be much easier to use than spotting scopes.

[TheThing]

I've got a 8x50 and am now adding a red dot finder as well (I like to have both!)

I drilled thru one of tube rings and mounted it there.

[peeceeTal2M]

Hi Phil, the telrads have self adhesive pads on the base, just peel off backing paper and press the base firmly to your ota.

Phill

[phil_the_bassist]

I've tried to get some photos up, but the camera's bein a pain! I'll probably go with the Blue Peter method, being a musician I pray to the god that is Gaffer Tape (it really does fix ANYTHING!) so I'll probably use that!

Once the Telrad's stuck to my scope, is it easy to zero in, or will I need to be accurate with my sticking to start with?

*edit* I've found something on ebay...item# 310075243021. Does this look to be suitable?

[Periscope]

You could try Velcro Tape. This can be easily applied to the scope and your Red Dot finder. Once in place it can then be put on and easily taken off again should you wish to do so. I use Velcro Tape for all sorts of applications, for holding things secure and it works well and lasts almost indefinately.

Geoff