30mm Scope Mounting Alignment

The Old Salt

August 12, 2014 05:45

Bought a new scope with a 30mm tube. Went googling to find a 30mmx150mm dowel pin to use for, base, ring, tube alignment. Looks like a big hill to climb to find one, especially at a reasonable price. With the proliferation of 30mm tubes I thought this would be easy to find, NOT! How has anyone else handled the 30mm alignment issue. Taking to a gunsmith is not an option.

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  asphalt cowboy

  August 12, 2014 07:22

  Here's one for both 1" and 30mm.
  http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/sight-scope-installation-tools/scope-alignment-rods/sleeved-scope-alignment-rods-prod990.aspx
  
  Here's another for just 30's.
  http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/sight-scope-installation-tools/scope-alignment-rods/scope-alignment-rods-prod833.aspx
  
  I realize neither is the one piece rod you're looking for.
  You might maybe use a 30mm lapping rod, or do as I did and turn down a length of heavy wall DOM tube.
  
  Just did a quick search and am surprised I couldn't find one selling shorts (by the foot). All were 4' and longer.
  You might call a local machinist or metals supplier.

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