Finder Bracket Male Dovetail Base (A3251-C)

Our male dovetail base is a versatile accessory that can be purchased as a separate item. You may wish to fasten it to an accessory you already own in order to use one of the dovetail mounting options described below. 

The A3251-C component is already an integral part of our Quick Release Finder Brackets (S1060QRM), modified TeleVue Starbeam (STARFMD), and our Picatinny Male Dovetail Base for Multi-Reticle Reflex Finders (PICQRM2).

Specifications

Weight: 2.3 oz. (0.08 kg)

09-20-21 The part changed from A3251-B to A3251-C to add a modification for the Picatinny rail. 

Mounting Options

This A3251-C male dovetail slips into the groove of the base, handle or bar you have selected from the choices below and tightens quickly with two thumbscrews. Very quick and easy. There are no mounting screws to get lost in the grass or snow and your fingers won't freeze as you struggle with tools. 

Quick Release Base (QRBASEM)

The QRBASEM option is appropriate for telescopes with finder bracket holes on or near the focuser. This is the recommended attachment method for scopes 130mm or larger. Your scope must have predrilled holes on the tube or focuser to attach this base. You may also use a previous version of the base if you have it: QRBASE, QRBASES, QRBASES-A, QRBASED.  

You may want to consider purchasing extra bases that you can mount permanently on the opposite side of your scope or another telescope. This will allow you to use the same bracket and finder interchangeably. Now you can attach and detach your finder in seconds while retaining the alignment.

Handle with Dovetail Slot for Guidescope and Finder Brackets, STARFMD & PICQRM2. For 6.3" ring spacing and 1/4-20 threaded holes. (QRHANDLE)

The QRHANDLE is ideal for smaller scopes like the 92 Stowaway, 110GTX, 130GTX or any scope with rings that are spaced 6.3" apart, have a flat top surface and center 1/4-20 hole in each ring. Use the handle to carry your scope to the mount, then slip the bottom rail of the finder bracket into the dovetail slot. Two functions in one!

7" V-Style Light-Weight Dovetail Accessory Saddle (ACSD07) with 8" Vixen-Style Dovetail Sliding Bar (SBV08)

You may also consider the ACSD07 and SBV08 combo for the top of the mounting rings of your smaller refractor like the Stowaway or 110GTX. The bottom rail of the finder bracket attaches to the SBV08 which then slides into accessory saddle plate. The rings must be spaced 6.3" apart, have a flat top surface and a center 1/4-20 hole in each ring. This combination allows you to attach other accessories to the SBV08, if you choose. 

Instructions 

TeleVue StarBeam and QwikPoint with Quick Release Base or Sliding Bars - These instructions reference the A3251-B version, but apply to the A3251-C version, as well.
Hole Pattern Schematic