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Positive stops with a cap like this and CDS wouldn't be near the POS that it is ![[Linked Image]](http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx210/16bore/CDS_MOD.jpg) 16bore - pardon my ignorance but how do I get a cap like the middle one in your photo above?
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Photoshop!
I sent it to Leupold and I think it was $60 to do it. Never got one though. Can't remember but I was wanting "Bad Mother F*cker" on the top where they normally printed the load data. I don't recall if they said they'd do it or not.
Just copy the pic and send it.
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You can get a tape-on drop that fits your dial from customturrets.com for $26 delivered.
Any scope with a turret, any load.
Just enter the data on the site.
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Positive stops with a cap like this and CDS wouldn't be near the POS that it is 16bore - pardon my ignorance but how do I get a cap like the middle one in your photo above? That really is an improvement!
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I think Kenton beat me to it.... Kenton Turret
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The people wringing their hands over Trump's rhetoric don't know what time it is in America.
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Positive stops with a cap like this and CDS wouldn't be near the POS that it is 16bore - pardon my ignorance but how do I get a cap like the middle one in your photo above? That really is an improvement! I believe a royalty check is in order!
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Now I'm forced to order one. Any idea how to get the stops more positive?
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Now I'm forced to order one. Any idea how to get the stops more positive? Install a M1.......
Suck bullets simply suck.
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I love the M1 and will have more, but the CDS is simply junk. I know there are things that can be done to make the CDS not suck as bad, but it'll never be a M1 or even close. I won't say that they're any worse than other makers attempt to court the market, but why run something so clearly inferior if you're going to actually use it???
Suck bullets simply suck.
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I could deal with the dial if the stops were more M1'ish. Far cry from it.
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That's my primary complaint. I've yet to spin a CDS dial and like the way it feels or responds......
Suck bullets simply suck.
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The CDS moves more easily. I have not had problems due to this, but they do move more easily. Last week I was out elk hunting in the hills and was the first time I had a CDS in the field. After three days of hunting I had my first chance at a cow. Only the upper half of her was exposed, but I had a decent shot (125-150) and I took it. Shot ended up being a little higher than I expected, but a dead elk nevertheless. Looked at my CDS and it had spun up 6 clicks. I know I had checked it once or twice, but was in and out of the truck/case and through plenty of trash in the woods.
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I would prefer the CDS above over the factory one, and if forced to suffer CDS again, I'd find a way to cut most of the knurling off of the CDS knob so it would be more difficult to turn accidently
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The CDS moves more easily. I have not had problems due to this, but they do move more easily. Last week I was out elk hunting in the hills and was the first time I had a CDS in the field. After three days of hunting I had my first chance at a cow. Only the upper half of her was exposed, but I had a decent shot (125-150) and I took it. Shot ended up being a little higher than I expected, but a dead elk nevertheless. Looked at my CDS and it had spun up 6 clicks. I know I had checked it once or twice, but was in and out of the truck/case and through plenty of trash in the woods. Strapped to a pack and it's spintacular....
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I like the CDS for hunting rifles (most of mine can get me to ~700yds max). I just get custom turrets like shown above (except I didn't think of the "graduated" steps for each 1/2 MOA) - every MOA marked and with zero stop. They are definitely not as solid of a click as M1's. I haven't had any issues myself, but see how they can/do move accidentally and do wish they were more solid and harder to turn. Only real reason I use them over M1's is the low profile.
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I really like the concept of the CDS, but the execution is marginal at best regarding the "positiveness" of the clicks. I've not been impressed with the function of the VX3 adjustments ever since they went to the finger adjustable caps that don't require a coin/tool. It just seems to accentuate the imprecise nature of the clicks. That said, for hunting they are fine, if they stay in place.
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Haven't tried the CDS, but just ordered a VX3 4.5-14x40 CDS. We'll see. I do like the M1 turrets on MK4's, so I know I'd like one on a VX or FX scope....just never have sent one in.
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For 500 yds or less a scope with a long range reticle will cover all you're needs quicker and more efficiently. IMO Please note that IMO stands for " In My Opinion" I am not claiming this to be fact even though it is.  I believe leupold offers a number of them. Shod
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Odd you mention it, I had a rifle with CDS and a rifle with Leupold LR reticle side by side at the range the other day, but only shooting out to 400 yards.
Essentially no difference. Didn't feel handicapped by either.
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