I decided to try this idea out, as I had been thinking about it for some time. It's a Leaper "Swat Force" rifle scope with my home made bracket. Scope was $29.97 at "Cheaper than Dirt". This thing works great and has very high precision alt/az adjustments. Integrated scope covers are a plus. Made in China, but what in hell isn't nowadays. If it's rugged enough to maintain alignment on a rifle, etc.
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