Building a better CDS dial

After purchasing my first dial up scope - the ultra high spec Leupold 3x9 VX2 CDS I wasn't that impressed. Being able to dial was nice for my intended use of 223 at rabbits but the cap was easy to bump while caring the gun and the marking weren't east to read so you had to count hash marks to work out where you were.

Some research on the interwebs led me to believe that the better solution is a custom dial cap with clearer markings and a zero stop. The zero stop means you can check it's zeroed without looking at it and if you bump it it can only move in one direction. Clearer markings were much easier to see.

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Is that on the new leupold? Can they retrofit at the factory as well?

Where from? How much?

I have three of those Turrets here, they are easier to use

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$60 each incl freight.

Please no one mention the product name or where to purchase them.

Mine are from Leupold, you get a free custom turret cap when you buy the scope but I think they are about $60 otherwise. I rang NZ asia who ordered it from the new Australian Leupold custom shop.

So basically you can now order custom BDC or a MOA turret from Leupold for around $60 that includes a zero stop?
Does the zero stop only allow one turret revolution?

Who/what is NZ asia?

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Originally Posted by Beetroot

Who/what is NZ asia?

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The NZ Leopold importer

Don't quote me on the price as I didn't pay for mine and I think it's $60usd. It's a cap for the CDS turrets system not the normal Leupold turrets. If you have a CDS scope you just give them your serial number and they send you the cap for free.

I only get one 14moa turn with the zero stop.

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Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

I have three of those Turrets here, they are easier to use

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...9753752447.jpg

$60 each incl freight.

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I only have two of these left now.

All sold

Thank you

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Originally Posted by Beetroot

So basically you can now order custom BDC or a MOA turret from Leupold for around $60 that includes a zero stop?
Does the zero stop only allow one turret revolution?

Who/what is NZ asia?

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Yip one turn. Im aboit to order one, 1 turn is ample for my 308 :)

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Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

I only have two of these left now.

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Will these fit a vx6 3-12?

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Originally Posted by Tahr

Will these fit a vx6 3-12?

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No, these were for the vx3 range.

Ta. Shame.

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Originally Posted by Tahr

Will these fit a vx6 3-12?

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Am quite sure i have one here for a VX-6

Hey @MassiveAttack, what is this exact turret called, keen on the zero stop also for my vx2. Just going to order it Monday but might be wise to know what i'm asking for :D

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Originally Posted by Gibo

Hey @MassiveAttack, what is this exact turret called, keen on the zero stop also for my vx2. Just going to order it Monday but might be wise to know what i'm asking for :D

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I don't think it has an actual name but I described what I wanted and then attached a photo to the email when I sent though the order.

Cheers, guess its just moa zero stop, should do it

Moa
Zero stop
Clearer markings - every whole number marked.
Dashes should be full height (for the whole number) then 3/4 height and then 1/2 height.
I said I didn't care about the arrow and U that shows you which way to turn the cap (obvious with a zero stop) but they ended up putting that on the knurling.

I described all this to the bloke on the phone who knew what I was talking about, then sent an email with a picture as well.

And they still forgot the zero stop...

How does the zerostop work?

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Originally Posted by PerazziSC3

How does the zerostop work?

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Ball and post according to their website

So just talked to NZ Asia and all I need for zero stop on my vx2 CDS is a little ball bearing, they are sending me one today. Cant be arsed sending away for a new turret with all the numbers instead of up and arrow so will see how this goes :)

Good service and they have also previously sent a fair few bits for the Toby shoot :D

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Originally Posted by Gibo

So just talked to NZ Asia and all I need for zero stop on my vx2 CDS is a little ball bearing, they are sending me one today. Cant be arsed sending away for a new turret with all the numbers instead of up and arrow so will see how this goes :)

Good service and they have also previously sent a fair few bits for the Toby shoot :D

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2mm s/s ball bearing tapped into the hole. Once it's in its there for good though, fine for me but some may want a second turn in the future

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2mm s/s ball bearing tapped into the hole. Once it's in its there for good though, fine for me but some may want a second turn in the future

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My 308 only needs a quarter turn ;) but good info thanks

Does anyone do turrets for Vortex ?

A no 9 or 10 lead shot from a shotgun shell will work for the ball bearing. The only issue is I tried this with my original turret and the one they sent me without the zero stop and the hold in the bottom of the cap that the ball bearing goes into didn't line up with the zero mark on the cap. You can live with it being a bit off or drill another one. It's still worth a try as the hole might be in a different place on yours but it didn't work on mine.

hey do you any more a vx3 left?