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Kickboxer
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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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hunterwingler
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OH WAIT !!!! YOU SAID THERE ON THERE WAY NEVER MIND
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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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SVT_Tactical
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That looks.... stout. whats going on the rail?
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Kickboxer
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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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Wow, I would say. That ought to be great for that setup. |
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Kickboxer
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It IS stout... The rail will get a red dot of some sort... |
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tahqua
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OMG! I haven't seen a Hubble around here in awhile.
Seriously, nice equipment Dan. |
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Kickboxer
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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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Bitterroot Bulls
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Stout?
I'll say. Nice setup. Doesn't leave much to be desired. |
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Kickboxer
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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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www.technika.nu
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Is it steel or alu?
What is the price for it, including the picatinny rail on the top? Håkan |
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hunterwingler
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Great looking set up Dan,Yes it does look stout would anyone expect anything less from ya I think not
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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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Kickboxer
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www.technika.nu
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kickboxer
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.
Håkan
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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!
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Kickboxer
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I've checked into that... I find the 55 gal drum to be a little short...
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lol
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jonoMT
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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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