Posted: 12/7/2013 7:36:40 AM EDT
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Have you guys seen these new $15 universal Eagle Eye Switchview scope levers from MGM Targets? Now all my scopes will have a throw lever!
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Interesting. How does it fit all scopes if it's made out of aluminum? Wouldn't it only fit certain diameters? Or is it just thin enough that it will flex to accommodate any diameter? I just put a Breakaway Coaster on my TAC 30 tonight. Works well, and it fits everything. It's plastic so it's probably not as durable as the MGM, but it's dirt cheap: http://www.amazon.com/Breakaway-Nylon-Coasters/dp/B009SPDU3C |
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| I would bet that there are guys who use some sort of new age plastic for spacer material under the aluminium models to get them to fit the in-between stuff? Surprised the manufacturer hasn't caught on and offered some sort of spacer inserts, which would surely be more practical than trying to eventually make a perfect fit for every size ring to hit the market. |
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Ok, now I see - the Universal fit one is made from Polymer, so it will flex: http://www.mgmswitchview.com/switchview-levers/eagle-eye-speed-lever-universal-fit Sounds like the idea is similar to a breakaway coaster. Costs a little more but it does look better. |
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I ordered two 3 packs back in December. I've emailed a few times looking for an update, with no response. Last communication I had said they hoped it would be end of January, but likely mid February.
I'll ask for one more update, then a refund... |
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Originally Posted By Scollins:
I ordered two 3 packs back in December. I've emailed a few times looking for an update, with no response. Last communication I had said they hoped it would be end of January, but likely mid February. I'll ask for one more update, then a refund... I preordered in December, they have been sending out email updates, last one said late march. They made design changes that have held things up. I had a upcoming match, the "breakaway coasters", the fishing rod pieces work great. |
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Originally Posted By JesseTischauser:
Have you guys seen these new $15 universal Eagle Eye Switchview scope levers from MGM Targets? Now all my scopes will have a throw lever! MGM Switchview Eagle Eye I am seeing them for $25 were they on sale or just thought it was priced too low? |
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Originally Posted By whippo:
I am seeing them for $25 were they on sale or just thought it was priced too low? Originally Posted By whippo:
Originally Posted By JesseTischauser:
Have you guys seen these new $15 universal Eagle Eye Switchview scope levers from MGM Targets? Now all my scopes will have a throw lever! MGM Switchview Eagle Eye I am seeing them for $25 were they on sale or just thought it was priced too low? The $15 plus shipping price tag was for pre orders. Mine was ordered back in mid December so I did have wait a bit. Came in the mail yesterday and got it mounted it up today. Seems great for the money and fits on my MTAC nicely. Thanks MGM |
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I just got mine in the mail.
Boom, Eagle Eye!!! http://www.mgmswitchview.com 
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They were passing them out at the Montana Multi Gun Championship this year. I still haven't installed mine but It will be going on one of my hunting rifle.
They look like a simple solution that up until has been over looked. Of course I did see one of our local shooters come up with a "field expedient method" by using just a regular hose clamp on his scope. Seemed to work for him but it looks like what it is, a hose clamp. |
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