Rifle Scopes Near rings

[canuck4570]

will be ordering soon a picatinny rail and titanium rings from Near in Alberta
would like your input from guys who have some of these are you satisfied...
they will be mounted on a Steyr Pro Hunter big bore rifle in 450 marlin
tanks Michel

 

[BiggerStick47]

Re: Near rings

I've used Near rings and bases, and they are fantastic. Near has some of the best machining I've seen, definitely top tier.

 

[ratton]

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Near Mfg is quality - There is no Substitute. You will be very pleased. In this world you usually pay for what you get.

 

[canuck4570]

Re: Near rings

thank you
that was fast

 

[kwild]

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I use one of his brakes and like mentioned above he is excellent.

 

[pc3]

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I have one of his Alpha Mounts on a rifle now and another on the way for my impending .338 Norma mag. Also have had a Near base installed on my sako 75. There the best IMHO

 

[buckey]

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I have 3 sets of rings/bases from Near Mfg. His machine work is flawless!! In my opinion, his rings are THE best in the buisness. They're not cheap, but you get what you pay for!!!

Here's a Near Mfg base/ring set-up on my custom .300 Win Mag:

 

[el gordo2]

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I found a Near 10 MOA base for my new Savage last week in Cabela's bargin cave. The price was marked $47,which was'nt bad but I went to the salesperson and asked if they could do any better. She came back after some computer work and said "how's $23 sound?" I replied "well, I guess if that's the best you can do, I'll take it"

Sometimes, even a blind squirrel finds a nut

All of Near's products are top notch.

 

[canuck4570]

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Bucky
they look superb....
after talking with Richard
decided to take 10 moa picatinny and with Titanium rings

 

[Turk]

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Near doesn't make Ti rings! He claims he uses a cousin to Ti, perhaps magnesium?

 

[canuck4570]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Turk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Near doesn't make Ti rings! He claims he uses a cousin to Ti, perhaps magnesium? </div></div>
you are correct...
he told me titanium alloy which was many time stronger than steel

 

[pc3]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mongrain Michel</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Turk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Near doesn't make Ti rings! He claims he uses a cousin to Ti, perhaps magnesium? </div></div>
you are correct...
he told me titanium alloy which was many time stronger than steel</div></div>

does he use that material on all his stuff or do you specify that ?

 

[110len]

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As above - highest quality, super nice guy to deal with. I have a few sets of his rings and bases and couldn't be happier. You can throw away your lapping bar - they are absolutely perfect. I just mounted a Premier 5-25 in his Alpha mount on my .375CT - can't wait to test it out.

 

[canuck4570]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pc3</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mongrain Michel</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Turk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Near doesn't make Ti rings! He claims he uses a cousin to Ti, perhaps magnesium? </div></div>
you are correct...
he told me titanium alloy which was many time stronger than steel</div></div>

does he use that material on all his stuff or do you specify that ? </div></div>
when speaking with him and asked him for something solid he told me he made some with a titanium alloy and said compared to steel or stainless when hit hard whit a hammer this alloy ring does not crush like the steel does

 

[buckey]

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I think he calls them Ultra-Alloy rings. I just mounted a set on my custom 30-06. They are nice & light, and machined as perfectly as his stainless rings!!

Here's a couple pics:

 

[canuck4570]

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that is a nice set up
do you know if he makes the rail also in this
ultra- alloy
thanks Buckey

 

[buckey]

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I think he only makes his rings in Ultra-alloy.

 

[pc3]

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Buckey,

nice 30/06 what are the specs ?

 

[buckey]

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pc3,

Thanks!! The rifle was built for me by American Precision Arms(Patriot Arms). Jered & Dave are good people and build a hell of a rifle!!!

Here is the "recipe":

-Rem 700 action trued and squared,heavy spiral fluting on bolt, APA bolt knob installed, APA oversized recoil lug

-Rock Creek barrel, #3 contour, 24" long, 1-11.25 twist

-McMillan Sako Hunter stock, standard fill weight, Woodland camo, pillar/skim bedded, decelerator pad

-Old Rem 700 trigger tuned to 2.5#

-Rem 700 BDL bottom metal

-Near Mfg 10 MOA base w/ Near Mfg Ultra Alloy rings

-All metal cerakoted matte black

-Schmidt&Bender Zenith 1.5-6X42mm scope

The rifle is light & balances perfectly. It shoots 1/2" - 3/4" groups all day with factory ammo.

 

[valmet76]

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I have a Near rail for my Sako 75 and it is the best rail I have ever seen or used. Better than Badger, DD Ross, etc.

It wasn't cheap though, IIRC it cost close to $200.