Whitworth, do you think that one will be as durable and tough as a regular tube type ultradot?

My previous post:

"Mr. Bob Baker (Freedom Arms) did the same thing for the JPoint a few years back; offered an exceptionally clean base to go on the FA 83 for the JPoint; no longer available though."




I stand corrected, wtroper is correct. My mind slipped and I was actually referring to the JPoint mount for the Ruger single action revolvers; those were discontinued.

My apologies.

Looks nice; how about a report!

I am sure this question has been awnsered in the past, has anybdoy made a flush mounting for the S&W revolvers?

Or has anybody modified a weigand base to be shorter?
For this style of red dot

You know, I don't have a clue. The owner of Ultradot knows that I would be putting it on something with obscene recoil and he didn't hesitate to send it out. I think the tube type sights by design are tougher, but I think the light weight will help with the durability.

I will as soon as I sight it in. I will try this weekend between the .500 Maximum and the .45 Colt.

I'm thinking of putting a dot on the BFR 45-70 instead of the fixed 4 power leuopold thats on it right now. Hmm, delta point looks like it might work.

You'll still need to mount it to the aluminum base you got with the revolver. Those Leupolds aren't cheap. Is that the 3.5 moa sight that Gregg got?

Ya, I know they clean your wallet out. Not sure about Greggs sight. I think it is the 3.5.

The Ultradot L/T I just got runs $269.00 and features a 2 moa dot. I need to put it through its paces to see what it can take, but I am impressed with it so far! Standby for a report.

What are you mounting it on?

My BFR in .500 JRH. It should give us a good idea as to what it can take.

I like the smaller dots size. More precise when you start going beyond 50 yards.

Well hurry up!!!! Hunting season is just around the corner ya know

I agree. But I never had any trouble with the 4 moa dot of the Ultradot 30 even at greater ranges (not really an issue when shooting big game).

I don't think I will be using it this year. I am on an open-sight kick right now and have been using my .45 Colt Bisley and my .500 Maximum. I plan on hunting with both this year, but maybe I'll take the .500 JRH for a spin as well -- just depends on the number of opportunities I am presented with.

Ya, I'm with you on that. I went thru that last 2 years during deer season. I whacked a few does with revolvers with open sights. I posted one of them I popped with the 480 Raging bull. I have never mounted a sope on my RSBH 44mag during the 17 years I have owned it. And other then my6.5JDJ contender, it has taken more game then anything else I own. From beaver to ground hogs to prairie dogs and chickens, its one of my favorites for spending a day in the woods with.

I don't think I will ever put a scope on one. For me, it is still a game of getting as close as possible -- that is half the appeal to me. I found that red dots are good particularly if one's vision isn't so good. I'm just having too much fun with the iron sights right now!

Yes, it is the 3.5. Can't wait to try it.

Ya, I know what you mean. I am looking forward to getting my custom gun that is being built for me. I am looking forward to taking a buffalo with it with open sights. I also want to take a moose with the BFR 45-70 with open sights.

Gregg, when do you plan to try it out?

Seasons44,

Rod modified a weigand base for one of my ruger BHs (shortened it) for the purpose of mounting a Burris Fastfire on it and making it fit into a FA holster designed for their M83 with a reflex sight. Turned out good.

Can you post a photo of it? Would love to see it!

Whit,

I am at the office now. When I get home this afternoon, I will attempt to photograph it. However, I am the world's worst photographer. The 5 1-2" BH fit into the FA holster perfectly. However, I sent the holster to Rod so that he would have it when he was cutting back the base.

Looking forward to seeing it!

Wtroper, thanks for the info, look foward to seeing it

I have posted a few photos of the modified mount on the bragging board. Will try to attach a couple here. Oops. Better go refresh my memory on attaching photos.

Sorry, in my bumbling with the photos I started a new thread. It is in the hunting section. Maybe Gregg will move it back down here where it belongs.

BTW, Rod is building a 475 for me. I have asked him to make both a "short" mount for a reflex and a regular one for a scope.

Here ya go wtroper

I really like how that turned out!

Whitworth, what are the mount options on the UD l/t? Does it have a base like a JPoint/Trijicon or is it a weaver style only? I really like to 2MOA dot option.

Weaver style -- it clamps on.

Whit, I am hoping to get my custom grips for my FA 83 .454 Casull by the end of this month; that is the gun I have it mounted on and want to give it a workout with.

Looking forward to it, Gregg. I will take mine out this Saturday and give it a first workout.

10-4, Good Buddy!

(Sorry, couldn't resist!)

We can compare notes.

Yes, in all seriousness.

I have. It is in Gary's hands now; once he approves it, it will be posted. I will let y'all know.

It is now posted. I hope it was worth your wait!

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