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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Stacey Poppen | Posted under Shopping and Product Reviews
Build Your Own Spotting Scope Stand
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Any serious competitive shooter is going to have a spotting scope and for that scope a solid stand is needed. Sure you can buy a fabricated stand made from polished metal that are certainly attractive to look at and they also make a dent on you pocket book. But do you really need fancy or does functional make more sense? For under $20 and under a half hour you can build a simple stand that's solid and practical. And the money you save can be used to buy a better scope. So what will you need to build your stand? So you'll need a few elbows maybe a 45 or 90 degree, you'll also need some tees, thread adapters, caps, and some one inch diameter pipe. Once you decide exactly what your stand should look like will be able to determine your exact part requirements. A quick search online will provide you specific directions about how to build your stand. You'll need to take some measurements to ensure you get your stand the right height for your specific needs. You can use either black or white PVC pipe so suit yourself as both are functional. You'll also need the PVC adhesive. Don't forget it or your project will quickly come to a halt. If you don't see yourself as being crafty enough to build your own then there are still no worries because there are plenty of stands on the market that are ready to use right now. After all not all of us are handy at do it yourself projects. Some scope stands may be specific to the manufacturer of the scope so be sure to watch for this while others are universal and will accept almost any spotting scope. The universal style is the most convenient. The highest quality base and legs are made of aluminum. A good base will be made of chrome plated steel so that it is sturdy and won't bend. Of course there are other material options including man made materials that are often used. The stand you purchase should include a carry ball, at least one extension, a head assembly, and a bipod base. A saddle head is use for when a band type clamp is needed or with scopes that need to ensure adjustments aren't interfered with. A swivel head is used for scopes that are threaded and the also allow for an additional 90 degree adjustment when you are positioning the scope. So whether you decide to build or buy your spotting scope stand what's most important is not how it looks but that it is sturdy and reliable and cost effective. Remember the less you spend on the stand the more you can spend on the scope. About The Author: Stacey Poppen has been a professional writer and is in the industry for last 10 years. He has developed a website at http://www.scopedirect.com. Visit the website to learn more about scope |
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