longer plates on spotting scopes?

[mtwarden]

I've seen several photos/videos of guys using spotters with what appear to be longer mounting plates, I'm sure there is a reason, but I don't know why?

Educate me please- thanks.

 

[bsnedeker]

I've seen several photos/videos of guys using spotters with what appear to be longer mounting plates, I'm sure there is a reason, but I don't know why?

Educate me please- thanks.

It's for balancing the scope on your tripod. With a long rail you can move the scope back and forth to get it balanced correctly.

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[BLJ]

I’ve used them before to have a spotter in one side and a rangefinder or binos on the other.

 

[mtwarden]

It's for balancing the scope on your tripod. With a long rail you can move the scope back and forth to get it balanced correctly.

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that makes sense- thanks!