To: atm{at}shore.net
From: Charles Mitchard 
Reply-To: Charles Mitchard 


Hi,
I've used both, the telrad is heavier and larger than the rigel. The rigel
is taller as it stands up. The telrad is long and fat. The base of the
rigel just clips into a plastic frame that does allow everything to move if
bumped (and fall out) so I pack it away after use. I cannot remember how
the telrad is fixed. The method of use is the same and I did not find one
better than the other, ie. they both perform well.
I use the rigel because its cheaper. I would love one of those green laser
pointers, Why? cos they look so cool. Just my 2c worth
Charles

>I don't know the rigel.  I use telrads on several of my scopes, and like
>them.  I also made a mount for a bb gun dot type sight and like its small
>size.  Putting the dot on an object is just as easy as the circle on the
>telrad.  Its low height makes it difficult to get my eye in line to use it
>sometimes, which could be cured by making a 1" taller base. The telrad has
>enough clearance as is.
>
>I think the telrad is great, but ugly (butt ugly), and looks like space
>junk, but my scopes aren't so sleek either.  All beauty considerations
>disappear in the dark.
>
>I have seen telrads covered or enclosed in wood laminates and they look
>great.
>
>Colin
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-atm{at}shore.net [mailto:owner-atm{at}shore.net]On Behalf Of
>charles f
>Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 12:25 PM
>To: atm{at}shore.net
>Subject: ATM scope finder question
>
>
>
>Hello to all,
>I am going to build a new body for my scope, currently a 8" truss tube,
>going for a wooden open tube design and will post photos of it. my question
>though is on the finders,  I have been reading alot on them and hear alot on
>the telrad and the rigel.  any thoughts, comments, ease of use for either,
>cons, pros?
>
>thanks to all that reply in advance.
>
>charles in wilmington
>
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