Ideas for DIY insert to make 30mm ring grip 1" tube?

[wahoowad]

I am buying one of these weaver rail mounts so I can attach a flashlight over my scope. I didn't realize it at first but it is made to fit a 30mm scope tube. What can I use that is non-pliable so it solidly fits my 1" scope tube?

I have used thick double-sided foam tape on similar things but want this connection to be pretty firm. Otherwise if I use foam or something with a little give then a bump to the light could cause this mount to twist and mark or scratch my scope.

I'm thinking something like a thin PVC pipe or copper pipe or something 1" ID...?

 

[Varminterror]

Not saying I like the plan, but if you put a piece of double side foam tape WIDER than the ring, so it extends beyond the edges, you'll be fine. In that case, if you do bump it, the metal will not make contact.

Frankly, I'd just look at getting a 1" accessory mount.

 

[Rich44]

How about these or you could probably make your own out of delrin
I think you would need roughly .090 thick delrin I would try McMaster Carr http://www.mcmaster.com/#2638T41

you can get these at Midway

 

[mj36639]

The epoxy method for scope mounting should work well. I have used it for years with excellent results. You will be using quite a bit more JB weld but I don't see why it wouldn't work for a flashlight.

http://www.varminthunters.com/tech/scopebedding.html