Thread: Machining a throw lever for a Leupold VX-5HD - a question for those who have one.

Correct. The cutout is needed to give the lever the required grip to turn the zoom ring, so banging a bolt through there isn't an option on a Leupold VX-5HD. That method does work on other brands without the "nip" on the zoom ring.
I tried the test cut piece on the scope, and the bolt flange does not interfere with the bolt regardless of which way it's installed.
@ebf your graphics skills are more than adequate. Some engineers I deal with could learn a thing or two from you.