Farpoint Dovetail Ring Screws, Short .5" Length (Set of 6)

Product Overview

This is a set of six short .5″ adjustment screws for Farpoint dovetail rings — three screws per ring, enough for a matched pair. Farpoint rings ship with 1″ screws as standard. When the tube sits close to the ring’s inner diameter, those standard screws carry more length than the gap calls for, and the short set keeps the three-point adjustment snug without leaving screw standing proud of the ring. Made in the United States.

Who It’s For

This is a good match if you…

• run a guide scope or small tube that nearly fills the bore of your Farpoint rings.
• find the standard 1″ screws bottoming out or protruding once the tube is clamped.
• want a lower profile around the rings, with less screw length in the way of cables and clamps.
• are replacing screws that have been lost or damaged on an existing ring set.

Key Features & Design

• Set of six: three screws per ring, which is a full three-point adjustment on each ring of a pair.
• Short .5″ length: half the reach of the 1″ screws the rings ship with, for tubes sitting close to the ring bore.
• Fits D and V style rings: the same thread and head across both Farpoint dovetail ring lines.
• Made in the United States: produced alongside the rings they serve.
• Part of a three-length family: .5″ short, 1″ standard, and 1.5″ long cover the range from a tube that fills the ring to one much smaller than it.

Recommended Uses

• Clamping a guide scope whose outer diameter is close to the ring’s inner diameter.
• Tidying the profile of a ring set where long screws catch on cables or a dew shield.
• Keeping a spare set of adjustment screws with a travel rig.
• Restoring a ring pair that came second-hand without its full screw complement.

Compatibility and Accessory Notes

• Fits: Farpoint dovetail rings in both D-style (Losmandy-compatible) and V-style (Vixen) lines.
• Not included: the rings themselves and the dovetail bar are separate items.
• Length selection: .5″ suits tubes close to the ring bore, 1″ is the standard length supplied with the rings, and 1.5″ adds reach for tubes much smaller than the ring.
• Quantity: six screws equip two rings at three points each.

Tell us your rings and tube diameter and we’ll confirm which length fits.

Good to Know Before You Order

• Rings and dovetail are sold separately. This listing covers the screws alone.
• Rings already come with 1″ screws. The short set is an option for a specific fit situation rather than a missing part.
• The right length depends on the gap. It is set by the difference between the ring’s inner diameter and the tube’s outer diameter, so the same tube in different rings can call for different screws.
• Six screws is a two-ring quantity. A single ring uses three.
• The published weight for this item is 2.313 lb, which is the figure Farpoint lists for the packed set.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it difficult to install?

It is a straight swap. The existing screws back out of the ring, the .5″ screws go in their place, and the tube is re-seated and brought back to an even three-point grip. No tools beyond what the rings already need.

Which screw length do I need?

It follows from the gap between the tube and the ring. Tubes close to the ring’s inner diameter suit these short .5″ screws; much smaller tubes suit the long 1.5″ screws. The standard 1″ length covers most setups and ships with every ring set.

How many screws come in a set?

Six — three per ring, a full pair of rings with three-point adjustment on each.

Will they fit my rings?

They fit Farpoint dovetail rings in both the D-style and V-style (Vixen) lines. Rings and dovetail bar are separate purchases.

Can I mix lengths across a pair of rings?

The three screws on a given ring want to be the same length so the tube sits centred, but a front and rear ring holding different parts of a tapered tube can take different lengths.

Bottom Line

In short: six .5″ adjustment screws, three per ring, for Farpoint D- and V-style rings where the tube sits close to the bore and the standard 1″ screws have more length than the gap uses.