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    shimmy

    I see that Hawke are now marketing shims that increase scope tilt by 25 MOA - quite useful.

    Not sure why they are sold in pairs though....
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    25MOA

    do you mean 2.5moa

    I would assume the pairs are one low front one high back so the scope is not put under tension.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Gen View Post
    I see that Hawke are now marketing shims that increase scope tilt by 25 MOA - quite useful.

    Not sure why they are sold in pairs though....
    Perhaps it's because they are scope raisers to be used as a pair to lift the lot up,.....not a scope tilt shim.

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    Well the ones I saw were an identical pair so fitting them both would just give you a couple of creases on your scope.. assume they are for the gent with two HW35s
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    Quote Originally Posted by Artfull-Bodger View Post
    25MOA

    do you mean 2.5moa

    I would assume the pairs are one low front one high back so the scope is not put under tension.
    nope . 25moa http://www.pullthetrigger.co.uk/Hawk...t-Inserts-30mm

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    Quote Originally Posted by Artfull-Bodger View Post
    25MOA

    do you mean 2.5moa

    I would assume the pairs are one low front one high back so the scope is not put under tension.
    2.5 MOA would be a bit pointless. That's like 10 clicks on 1/4 MOA scope.

    But even paired angled shims still would require the scope tube to bend. Unless it's S shaped.

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    only one is used under either front or rear depending on requirement, raise or lower reticle.

    I imagine they're only in pairs to make them look better value but then, I'm a philistine

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    They do warn about overtightening the scope mounts. But at that price I would make my own.
    Cheers, Phil

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    For the price of some decent mounts and those shims you may as well get the Sportsmatch ATP61 mounts and do the job properly





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    These days I just bend the barrel....its easier
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