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Old 04-09-2011, 01:15 PM
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Magnetic Counter weights?

Hi everyone,

In an effort to improve balancing on my ngt 12 scope, I have been thinking of trying to source some small magnetic counterweights/discs that I can simply move around the steel tub of my scope and add/remove as required.

Does anyone know a source of magnetic weights of any sort that can be cheaply sourced from somewhere in Melbourne?

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Old 04-09-2011, 02:27 PM
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hi john
i bought some magnets from www.aussiemagnets.com.au i gave them a ring to let them know the weight i was after,and they were fantastic over the phone very helpful...
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Old 04-09-2011, 02:28 PM
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Hi everyone,

In an effort to improve balancing on my ngt 12 scope, I have been thinking of trying to source some small magnetic counterweights/discs that I can simply move around the steel tub of my scope and add/remove as required.

Does anyone know a source of magnetic weights of any sort that can be cheaply sourced from somewhere in Melbourne?

John K.
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Old 04-09-2011, 07:19 PM
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hi john
i bought some magnets from www.aussiemagnets.com.au i gave them a ring to let them know the weight i was after,and they were fantastic over the phone very helpful...

Perfect! Exactly what I was looking for!

Thanks Peter.

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