Thanks for that, Bill! Using an OAG seems like a good alternative to a separate guide scope. Both flexure and weight can be reduced.
My previous setup had my inexpensive mount overloaded. The mount simply wasn't able to handle everything. So, while researching and planning on purchasing my new setup, I'm keenly aware of keeping the load as light as possible. Perhaps to a fault.
Catching up on the thread you linked to gave me a wealth of information! Thank you for that (I didn't see it when searching the forum). I've not even decided if I'm going to use an OAG, but I did have visions of me already drop kicking the thing across the room.
