How tight should your mount be?

GPool1842

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How tight should your tripod mount be to the binos?

Promaster tripod with Athlon tripod mount, mounting to Maven C1s. The binos have some play when the mount is screwed in; they will tilt to each side. They are not tight. Vortex Diamondback was the same way. The screw is screwed in all the way in the binos, but just isn’t real tight.

First tripod setup, so I am learning. Is this how these should be? Or are they supposed to be secured tightly with no play?
 
Mine do the same thing, but if they are tight enough that they don’t tilt like that when your glassing it doesn’t really matter. I don’t touch the binos at all, just use the handle on the pan head.


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Mine don’t move. Jim white adapter screwed to front of binos is solid. I’d guess the screw is too long. A small dia 1/4” or 6mm washer should fix it.
 
Ok, I’ll try to find a washer to see if it helps. If not, I may try the maven branded mount.
 
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