Need advice - should I take a dremel to a Minox ZP8?

Option 3 or contact the Minox ‘factory’ service centre ... I doubt you are the first guy to discover this problem. Maybe they have a knurled power ring without the ‘wing’ they can install. If not at least you can have the satisfaction of telling them they are idiots.
 
AP said:
...contact the Minox ‘factory’ service centre ... Maybe they have a knurled power ring without the ‘wing’ they can install.
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Yeah, I contracted them and asked even before coming to CGN, and they don't make one. It's obvious their design is for the AR market. But yes, I'm glad I did make the point to them.
 
Not quite yet. Doing the research now... I'm liking the idea of a tikka build. 16" barrel (so I'd have to remove the old barrel). The Tikka would work as they have a short bolt throw angle and easily replaceable barrel system. The 70 degree throw is still a little tight, I tried the scope on a Ruger American Ranch just to see (also have a 70 degree angle) and it works but it's close.

Second option would be a deadline ultimatum action. Much pricier but better bolt throw at 60 degrees. Then I just buy the barrel, trigger and stock I want. Most expensive option.

A Browning X-bolt would prob be the cheapest option and would work very well with a 55 degree bolt throw, but there's not a lot of after market support for those, changing barrels isn't as easy as a Tikka or ultimatum, I can't find bottom metal for the x-bolt to take AICS mags, and I've heard mixed reviews - very good and sort of bad - on the accuracy of their rifles. Though a barrel replacement might mitigate that issue
 
Indeed. Would be so much more flexible with a removable lever. Probably why they discontinued the model - not enough interest in the US because minox isn't a well known brand there, meanwhile no ARs in Europe.
 
If there is an option of a 60 degree throw, it'd take some getting used to but it might be worth it?

If modifying the existing handle isnt an option, is there a longer handle option offered?
 
MkivSupra said:
If there is an option of a 60 degree throw, it'd take some getting used to but it might be worth it?

If modifying the existing handle isnt an option, is there a longer handle option offered?
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Modifying the bolt handle on the Ruger Scout isn't really an option. The angle of the throw is determined by the lugs on the bolt, and the bolt handle is as compact as it can be already. If I want this scope on a bolt action rifle, it either has to get the throw-lever removed, or the rifle needs a short angle bolt throw, and there's only a few brands / models of rifles that fit the bill.
 
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