Hi Bill,

I had the same problem until someone [probably on MAPUG] suggested
that I drill a small dent in the base of the dovetail for the finder
exactly where the setscrew tightens down to hold the finder to the
base. That way the finder always tightens down in the same place.
Problem solved!

BTW, I think that Meade has improved the design over time because
I was showing a friend where to drill on a new LX200 at a scope
store and it seems that Meade added a groove to help center the
finder.

> Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 07:13:51 -0700
> Subject: [M]: Finder Scope Mount
>
> I have not been using the finder scope on my LX200 because it will not stay
> centered after it is removed and replaced. I find it easier to sight over
> the top of the tube and find the object Im looking for in a wide angle EP
> than fiddle with the finder scope alignment.
>
> I have used several rifle and pistol scopes that you can mount and dismount
> and they return to zero to a high degree of precision. Does anybody know of
> a quality mount for the finder scope that will stay aligned after repeated
> remountings. I have to remove it every time I use the scope since I have to
> dolly (hand truck) the scope to the top of the hill in my backyard and the
> finder scope must be off during this operation. High quality detachable
> rifle/pistol scope mounts using dovetail setups are easily avail but I cant
> find anything similar for telescopes so far.
>
> Thanks
>
> Bill Wood

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