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Message: <blockquote data-quote="etudiant" data-source="post: 3589825" data-attributes="member: 48052">Hi Henning The Nikon stay on case does block the tripod thread. I cut off the flaps that hold a screw for the tripod fitting, the angled back ensures the case stays on. Not sure that would be safe with the straight version. More talented birders  could easily reposition those flaps instead.You are quite right about the case the scope came with, it is pretty useless as is. I tried to make it into a stay on version, removing the end and then reattaching that with velcro. This effort was a dismal flop. However, other contributors here on BF have achieved greater miracles rebuilding cases, so this redo is not impossible, just far above my skill level.The sling goes over your back and under your left arm if the scope is positioned for the right eye. It should be tightened to the point that it holds the scope/stock combo fairly snug against your shoulder. It helped keep the scope more steady with the SteadyStock. It should work better if the scope is comfortably positioned to begin with, something I never achieved with the SteadyStock, but your setup should allow.Best regards,Etudiant</blockquote>