Picatinny Male Dovetail Base for Multi-Reticle Reflex Finders Needs QRHANDLE, QRBASEM (or earlier version) or ACSD07 with SBV08 (PICQRM2)

Let’s face it…the Stowaway is a small scope and you don’t want to use a finder that is almost as big as the scope itself.  The best, small red-dot finder for the Stowaway is the popular MRRF, also known as the Multi-Reticle Reflex Finder, which is available from a number of distributers. We have developed the perfect Picatinny dovetail for attaching them one of the mounting options shown below. 

Naturally, your MRRF finder with this PICQRM2 male dovetail is not restricted to the Stowaway.  It can be used on any of our scopes as well as any other scope that uses that uses our quick release base other other mounting option.

Mounting Options

This PICQRM2 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. 

October 2022: We introduced the PICQRM2 version that is a fully machined and black-anodized one-piece construction. The previous version was modified from off-the-shelf parts.