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    Posted: May/31/2011 at 11:13
Mount just arrived.  I gave a Q&D inspection and first impressions are:

Superb engineering.  All "exposed" edges are "anti-snag".  It is light, but solid, finish is flawless.  Uses 8x40 ring screws and, of course, the mount is for a Picatinny rail.  I have already begun the order for the 25MOA rail from Richard Near and have instructions from Bijou Creek on removal of the existing rail and replacement with the Near.  I love fine craftsmanship.  

Pictures to come...


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patiently waiting for pictures........
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No Pics
 
 
OH WAIT !!!!  YOU SAID THERE ON THERE WAY NEVER MIND Big Grin
I wasn't upset about the black cat crossing my path this morning but mouthing "your fu@#ed" as he passed was just rude.

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That looks.... stout.  whats going on the rail?
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There is some sort of error, I cannot post more pictures right now, but have some good ones.  Will try again later.

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Originally posted by SVT_Tactical SVT_Tactical wrote:

That looks.... stout. 


Wow, I would say.  That ought to be great for that setup.  Excellent
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Originally posted by SVT_Tactical SVT_Tactical wrote:

That looks.... stout.  whats going on the rail?

It IS stout... 

The rail will get a red dot of some sort...  



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OMG! I haven't seen a Hubble around here in awhile.
Seriously, nice equipment Dan.
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Thank you, Doug.  Once I get the 25MOA Near rail, I will have it set up exactly like I want it.  Now I need some bulldozer bullets...

I still cannot post pictures, so a quick update on the mount.

I boresighted with BSA collimator, zeroed in two shots.  I tore up a hummingbird target at 100yards in 4 shots.  My daughter said, "Daaad, why would you want to shoot a poor hummingbird".  It is dead on, now I need to get to the range.  I also need a red dot for the scope ring rail.  I intend to zero at 300+ yards (have not decided yet, depends on what ammo I end up using and its "flat" characteristics) and use a red dot for shorter shots.  

Let me say here, just for the record.  I have/had NO PROBLEM with the TPS rings I used to preliminarily mount the Hensoldt on the .338.  I always intended to have a "unimount"... just a matter of finding one that fit my needs and had features I like.  I don't care for munimula, really, but that is a personal thing.  If you like it, great... I don't.  At least not for rifles.  The TPS rings were/are great, left no marks on the Hensoldt scope body... at all.  They've been put back for a "rainy day"...  which means my next rifle with a 34mm scope.  
Near uses a proprietary alloy for his mounts... tough stuff.  

I have some sunshine pictures.  Will post when the capability is returned to me.  
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Stout?

I'll say.

Nice setup.  Doesn't leave much to be desired.
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Well, it's pretty heavy... for all that stoutness, it weighs 10.2 oz.  Not sure I can lug all that weight around.  
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Is it steel or alu?
What is the price for it, including the picatinny rail on the top?

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Great looking set up Dan,Yes it does look stout would anyone expect anything less from ya I think not
I wasn't upset about the black cat crossing my path this morning but mouthing "your fu@#ed" as he passed was just rude.

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I do have the same scope myself and is very satisfied with it.
However a recomendation is the get the sunshade for it, makes a tremendous differance when you have the sun low over the ground. And it also helps to protect the frontlens from rain.
 
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Sunshade,  you could cut the ends off a 55gal drum and use it for that as big as that objective is!Bucky 
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Originally posted by SVT_Tactical SVT_Tactical wrote:

Sunshade,  you could cut the ends off a 55gal drum and use it for that as big as that objective is!Bucky 
 
I've checked into that... I find the 55 gal drum to be a little short...
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The Near is a very nice mount. I spoke with him once and Richard was really good about answering any questions I had. At the time, I ended up going with the Nightforce Direct Mount, which while not in the class of that or the Spuhr is a decent and well-engineered mount. It just doesn't have any rail to attach accessories so I sold it off. I'd consider one of these. It looks very functional and fits your rig well.
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