How do tou store your sight do you take it of the rifle and put it on the bag or leave it on. Thanks
No way my XSII HD 5~20x scope will ever fit into any of my cases with the scope mounted.
I removed the mfg standard base and now use a A.R.M.S. #17 QD mount. Using the A.R.M.S #17 also lowers the scope an additional .205" from the factory original mount. BONUS.
Anything closer to the barrel is a bonus for long distance shooting. Reduces the possibility of scope cant.
And it's much lighter than the original scope mount. Also a bonus.
Unfortunately I did not locate my grain scale before I mounted it, so I'm not exactly sure of the weight difference. Definitely lighter though.
Apologize for not providing that exact information. My bad.
The screws that come with the oem scope mount are M5. However, because of the thicker base of the oem mount, the screws are 10mm too long.
To attach the A.R.M.S #17 to the ATN XSII HD 5~20x you will need to replace the 10-32x3/8" countersunk screws that came with the mount with M5x8mm countersunk screws. Suggest a hardened screw. I used Rittal screws w/ T27 head.
Make sure whatever screws you use, that the head sits below the surface of the QD or it will not reference correctly on your picatinny rail. Torque, but do not over torque the mounting screws. Suggest a light duty locktite on the screws.
The Rittal M5 screws came with a touch of blue locktite already on the threads.
I did an AutoCAD dwg of the scope, external battery, sun shade, and an IR850 PRO and laser cut the foam in a TSA approved Pelican Vault case and store/transport mine in there.
O-ring seals, pressure relief, and lockable. Completely surrounded by high density foam. All but bullet proof.
Not at home, so will have to include a photo at a later date.
If anyone has availability to a laser, I can provide the AutoCAD dwg I used to input to the printer.
Or you can purchase a very similar case at Harbor Freight, and use the pull out foam chunks they provide.
Decidedly cheaper than the Pelican and you do not need a laser to cut out the foam. Although the foam is not quite as dense/supportive.
Or I have access to a laser. Perhaps we can work something out.
Have to make sure I attach a photo.
Shoot Straight