SVD Dovetail Scope Mount (11mm x 60deg)

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Normally the SVD (airsoft) comes with a scope mount attachment that features a picatinny rail for attaching picatinny scopes. Recently I acquired a new rifle scope for mine, which came with rifle dovetail mounts - this is the standard grooved mounting system used on rifles to secure the scope in place. The scope itself is relatively heavy, so I didn't want to print custom picatinny scope mounts. Instead, I redesigned the top attachment of the SVD scope mount to be a dovetail mount. I printed this 25% infill design with ABS plastic, and I strongly recommend using no less than 25% infill for optimal results. The dovetail mounts on my scope are 11mm wide, while the designed dovetail is 13mm - allowing for a 2mm play factor during tightening, which also takes into account the slight give of ABS when securing the scope. If you appreciate this design, I would greatly appreciate it if you could show your appreciation through a tip. The design is available under Creative Commons, so feel free to share, update, remix, or mass-produce it - just please give me credit for my work. Thank you. Update: Bikecyclist has pointed out in the comments that it's a good idea to note the dovetail top width and degree angle. My design features an 11mm wide dovetail with a rounded top, emulating the curvature of a gun barrel as seen on the scope itself. The dovetail is set at a 60-degree angle.