Rifle Scopes Vortex razor locking turret mod?

[CATM15]

Just curious if anyone made a ring to fill the space between the turret and the housing so that it essentially makes the turret incapable of locking in the down position? Scope is on my comp rifle and I never use the lock so it would be nice to not have to worry about it.

***please don’t shat on my post if you have a difference of opinion on the locking turret.

 

[diverdon]

Cable tie?

 

[Smittiac]

the lock is kinda pointless if you use the zero stop

 

[CATM15]

the lock is kinda pointless if you use the zero stop

that’s what I was thinking, and the zero stop is always there.

 

[CATM15]

Cable tie?

Yeah I’m hoping someone has done this before with a little more finesse than I would have rednecking it lol. However that’s not a bad option if nothing comes through. Might even call up a buddy with a 3D printer for an experiment

 

[SageRatSafaris]

Maybe pop the cap off and slip an O-ring onto the turret body?

https://www.mcmaster.com/o-rings/

 

[Rob01]

the lock is kinda pointless if you use the zero stop

No it's not at all. They are two separate uses.

OP, just leave it unlocked. I do that all the time at matches when I will need to dial. When I won't I lock it so it doesn't spin accidentally. I think sticking something in where it shouldn't be is asking for something locking up on you when you don't want it to.

 

[diverdon]

No it's not at all. They are two separate uses.

OP, just leave it unlocked. I do that all the time at matches when I will need to dial. When I won't I lock it so it doesn't spin accidentally. I think sticking something in where it shouldn't be is asking for something locking up on you when you don't want it to.

Now you have heard from the top Vortex guy on the board. Probably best to reconsider.

 

[Smittiac]

No it's not at all. They are two separate uses.

OP, just leave it unlocked. I do that all the time at matches when I will need to dial. When I won't I lock it so it doesn't spin accidentally. I think sticking something in where it shouldn't be is asking for something locking up on you when you don't want it to.

I meant more so if you're hitting multiple distances it's not like you're going to unlock then lock each time you're likely to leave it unlocked in between targets so it isn't an added step in the process.

I would definitely not put a zip tie on the turret either though. Maybe a spacer that is machined to fit properly to avoid accidental locking but easily removed and free floating.

 

[Rob01]

I meant more so if you're hitting multiple distances it's not like you're going to unlock then lock each time you're likely to leave it unlocked in between targets so it isn't an added step in the process.

Yes of course but they both have their times and places for use and best to have both. That's why if you have a zero stop it doesn't mean the locking turrets are pointless.

 

[Smittiac]

Yes of course but they both have their times and places for use and best to have both. That's why if you have a zero stop it doesn't mean the locking turrets are pointless.

Same page.

 

[CATM15]

Yes of course but they both have their times and places for use and best to have both. That's why if you have a zero stop it doesn't mean the locking turrets are pointless.

100% agree on them having their purpose. I just don’t see a need for it on my dedicated match rifle. I do leave it unlocked and most of the time it’s no worries but once or twice its been bumped to the locking position right before I shoot a stage when I need to dial multiple targets. Just catches me off guard when it doesn’t spin and it’s one of the stiffer locks I’ve had on a scope. It’s not a big deal but shooting season is over here in Alaska till April-May so I tend to look over my gear and see what I might wanna change up next year.

 

[Rob01]

100% agree on them having their purpose. I just don’t see a need for it on my dedicated match rifle. I do leave it unlocked and most of the time it’s no worries but once or twice its been bumped to the locking position right before I shoot a stage when I need to dial multiple targets. Just catches me off guard when it doesn’t spin and it’s one of the stiffer locks I’ve had on a scope. It’s not a big deal but shooting season is over here in Alaska till April-May so I tend to look over my gear and see what I might wanna change up next year.

I see a great need for it on my match rifles. I have had my knobs get spun multiple times over the years of shooting this sport and definitely feel better having locking turrets and not having to worry about that when moving than not having it. But it's up to you what you need but I wouldn't have a scope without them again.

 

[Jgunner]

Maybe an axle c-clip? I know toyota uses some that could be close, but i would still think an oring would be best, as mentioned before on here. No scratching.

 

[CATM15]

Maybe an axle c-clip? I know toyota uses some that could be close, but i would still think an oring would be best, as mentioned before on here. No scratching.

Yeah the Oring is a good idea. I’ll have to take some measurements and see what one would work best and give it a go.

 

[Northernjets]

@Tyler Kemp from MK Machining had something in the works. Maybe he can chime in?

 

[Tyler Kemp]

@Tyler Kemp from MK Machining had something in the works. Maybe he can chime in?

We just finished up a ZCOMP one, can knock out the Razor real quick!

 

[CATM15]

N

We just finished up a ZCOMP one, can knock out the Razor real quick!

Nice that’s awesome! You guys sell them on your website?

 

[Tyler Kemp]

N

Nice that’s awesome! You guys sell them on your website?

We will as soon as they get listed

Hoping to send out an email this weekend with new stuff, but I'm really short staffed this week and last.

 

[Tyler Kemp]

First try

 

[Rob01]

Does it move when you spin the knob?

 

[Tyler Kemp]

Does it move when you spin the knob?

First prototype, yes, finalized ones, no. I have it just a touch snug between the turret and internal diameter now.