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August 23, 2011 01:27 PM Forum: Refractors

value of an AP Traveler

Scott
Go to the "Classifieds" tab at the top. Then select the "Search Classified" in the box on the left. Search for "Traveler" , Category..select "Refractors" and then in the date showing, change the 2011 to 201 and hit enter. You will get a list of Travelers sold going back a good while. This quick search shows Travelers selling from about $3950 to $5500 depending on condition and accessories included.
Hope this helps
Buck

September 27, 2011 05:30 PM Forum: Refractors

Televue NP127 and Gibraltar 5 Mount Issue

Posted By Bernard Kean

I ran into the same problem a few years back. If you mount the bracket to the top of the swing cradle, you will get a very nasty off balance when the scope nears straight up and it will want to tip backwards. If you are not aware of this it will scare the bejesus out of you. You can use some low profile truss head screws and it will give you a bit more clearence. Another OK solution is to make some 1/16" shimes that mount between the bracket and the rings. I still had some reservations about these solutions so I ended up counter boreing the top of the swing cradle to accept flat head screws, works perfect, looks much better, and no chance of scratching the OTA. I used lock nuts on the underside so the bracket stays mounted all the time and only the scope and rings come off when dissassembled.
Hope this helps
Buck

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