Zero Recoil Scope Mounts

[SpindleB]

I've been playing with the Mizugiwa Zero Recoil Scope Mounts (I believe they are the same as the Diana) and realized they could be better.
It is two 6mm shafts through a billet with a spring tensioner at one end and a self centering post at the other.
The centering post makes sure that the initial point of placement for the scope is consistent.
What it does not do is handle any slop in the billet at the spring end.
Seems to me that rather than a billet with shafts a box with 4 linear bearings would be a more reliable and stable design.
I can see why the billet was chosen, it provides mass to absorb the recoil.
So, route out the billet and mount the 4 linear bearings and you will have a similar mass profile.
Now I just need a CNC to test out my idea.
Anyone have a CNC I can borrow...

-- Matt

 

[Hateful McNasty]

But still movement is movement. In my book ..

 

[SpindleB]

But still movement is movement. In my book ..

The forward/back recoil absorption only happens after firing the weapon.
With the linear bearings there is no unnecessary movement prior and it would return to the same start point.
I'm not seeing the downside.

 

[Struckat]

Google will find threads on improving these mounts.

 

[SpindleB]

Google will find threads on improving these mounts.

Was not where I was going.
I was suggesting a design that does not require improvement.
One that would eliminate those actual or perceived issues.