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From: jim@hpfcdc.HP.COM (Jim Tear)
Newsgroups: rec.birds
Subject: Re: Tripod recommendations wanted
Message-ID: <8140001@hpfcdc.HP.COM>
Date: 12 Apr 88 19:53:18 GMT
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Organization: HP Ft. Collins, Co.
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Last week in Corpus Christi, Texas, I ran into an expert bird watcher
who had a scope mounted on a homemade gun stock.  Shortly afterwards, I
made my own.  It is much easier to use than a tripod--no setup required!
It would not be suitable for magnifications over 25X or for large groups.

The gun stock can be made out of plywood, 1x4, or 2x4.  A standard 1/4"
bolt will attach the scope to the gun stock.  The bolt can be attached
to the stock with u-bolts, wire, string, glue, or more wood--be creative.

	Jim Tear  --  Hewlett-Packard  --  Ft. Collins, CO