Putting an Outdoorsman's Stud in Places a Stud Isn't Meant to Go

[ChrisAU]

So, I have a really narrow IPD, 57mm. This has really limited me when looking at 12x+ binos. There are some models out there that will work, but they are few and far between and mostly on the very expensive side. The limiting factor with some is that I LOVE my Outdoorsman's tripod system, and sometimes the IPD of a bino is affected by the stud, such as here on some Leupold BX-4 12x50's I wanted to love but couldn't make work:

I've taken to wanting to try out Burris Signature HD 12x50's for their 57mm minimum IPD, 24.3 oz weight, and they are made in Japan vs China, but one problem - the dual hinge design will definitely pose the same problem as the Leupold BX-4's:

So, I've been thinking...what if I could attach an Outdoorsman's stud on the inside of the front hinge, like Swaro ELs:

I'd think there would be two ways to go about it, and that's what I'd like your thoughts on.

1 - Drill a small pilot through the hinge from the existing 1/4-20 hole on the front, then ream that out to allow the threaded portion of the outdoorsman's stud to hopefully reach the existing threaded portion. If it didn't, a bushing may be necessary.

2 - A clamp and a dab of JB weld on the back of an Outdoorsman's stud with the threaded portion cut off.

I swear I've seen someone here do something similar to #1. @Newtosavage was it you?

 

[mlgc20]

Man, I got really nervous clicking on this thread after reading the title.

 

[Superdoo]

I know it's kind of a pain, but have you tried using the Vortex style mounts? You would have to screw and unscrew every time you used the mount, but the thin metal "blade" design of them wouldn't limit your IPD as much.

 

[MeatMissile]

Man, I got really nervous clicking on this thread after reading the title.

 

[Dos Perros]

Man, I got really nervous clicking on this thread after reading the title.

I went into Incognito mode first, to be safe.

 

[Dos Perros]

OP, have you tried just like squishing the shit out of your head with a vise or maybe a hydraulic press?

 

[ChrisAU]

OP, have you tried just like squishing the shit out of your head with a vise or maybe a hydraulic press?

You mean from chin to forehead? I have not.

 

[ChrisAU]

I know it's kind of a pain, but have you tried using the Vortex style mounts? You would have to screw and unscrew every time you used the mount, but the thin metal "blade" design of them wouldn't limit your IPD as much.

I have used those in the past. Step back from Outdoorsman's in stability though.

 

[N2TRKYS]

What is IPD?

 

[Steve O]

The more I use the Leica/Swarovski style tray with the rubber strap over the top, the more I like them.

 

[BBob]

What is IPD?

Interpupillary Distance=Distance Between Your Eyes

 

[joelbiltz]

@ChrisAU use this! https://outdoorsmans.com/collections/studs-adapters/products/bino-hand

 

[joelbiltz]

Look into this.

 

[fatrascal]

Not trying to be a smart alec. Upgrade your bino's to a namebrand that accepts the 1/4-20 stud. Fatrascal.

 

[ChrisAU]

Not trying to be a smart alec. Upgrade your bino's to a namebrand that accepts the 1/4-20 stud. Fatrascal.

Welllll they accept a 1/4-20 stud. That is not the issue.

 

[Hatchet Jack]

I think the only logical solution here is to get the 12x50 ELs with the inside stud mount

 

[ChrisAU]

Look into this. View attachment 296482

Thanks, just not really a fan of having something like that on it, and I believe that would reduce minimum IPD as well on both the Burris and Leupold 12', and any other bino where the barrels touch at minimum IPD.

 

[ChrisAU]

I think the only logical solution here is to get the 12x50 ELs with the inside stud mount

I like it ha, just need a rich uncle to kick the bucket or DOGE to go to the moon!

 

[Blueman]

I like it ha, just need a rich uncle to kick the bucket or DOGE to go to the moon!

doge to the moon! but seriously call the guys at the outdoorsman, they are great to work with and will have a solution

 

[CApighunter]

I’d try grinding down the outdoorsmans post before drilling a hole in your binos. Should be able to thin it out towards the top where it makes contact.