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bigdob24
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Will the vixen style work
#3017810 - 04/01/09 12:03 PM
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I'm looking for some opinions. I have an Atlas Mount with the stock vixen head. In the past I had a Tele Vue 101 mounted and it was a very sturdy attachment. I have just bought a customized Meade SN 10" , the whole setup with camera ,scope and dew shield is around 27lbs. Will the vixen style plate and receiver hold these components safely . I know the losmandy is the best should I upgrade and not take a chance?
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NHRob
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Re: Will the vixen style work
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#3017818 - 04/01/09 12:05 PM
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I would upgrade. I think the Los. style plates/saddles are easier to deal with, as well as being mire solid and rigid.
ADM has a nice saddle that has your name on it !
Rob
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rmollise
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Re: Will the vixen style work
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#3017899 - 04/01/09 12:41 PM
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I'm looking for some opinions. I have an Atlas Mount with the stock vixen head. In the past I had a Tele Vue 101 mounted and it was a very sturdy attachment. I have just bought a customized Meade SN 10" , the whole setup with camera ,scope and dew shield is around 27lbs. Will the vixen style plate and receiver hold these components safely . I know the losmandy is the best should I upgrade and not take a chance?
This is a big, heavy, long scope. It needs a Losmandy D.
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bigdob24
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Re: Will the vixen style work
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#3018526 - 04/01/09 05:15 PM
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Well I will take the advise offered, I ordered a Losmandy style reciever along with a 20" counter weight shaft from Criterion.Now I need the plate that will fit the Parallax Rings that are on the scope. I'm thinking a D Plate, have to check that one out next.
Thanks
all for the advice
Dan
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mclewis1
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Re: Will the vixen style work
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#3019013 - 04/01/09 09:29 PM
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Measure the threaded holes on your rings and send the info to Anthony at ADM, he'll be able to tell you right away a) if the off the shelf D plates he has are already drilled correctly or b) what it will cost to drill a plate to match your rings. Either way you'll get exactly what you need.
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bigdob24
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Re: Will the vixen style work
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#3019917 - 04/02/09 11:55 AM
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I should get the scope today and will get that done,should have time I think they have rain forcast for a week or more :-(
Thanks
Dan
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