Rifle Scopes Welcome the 34mm Alpha Mount

[Magnumdood]

This somewhat of a repeat of an earlier post. I wanted to let all the PR Heritage users know about this mounting system. I'd like to show you guys who are running 34mm scopes what I consider to be the absolute best unitized rings I have ever used. The mount is made by Near Mfg., and it will fit my S&B 5-25x56 AND my Premier Reticles 5-25x56. I suspect it would do as well on the PR 3-15x50. I had my Schmidt and Bender in the mount and shot over one hundred Weatherby 30-378 Improved rounds. When I pulled the S&B out I expected to find some light ring shadows. There weren't any! I bedded my Near picatinney rail onto the action to insure a stress-free rail, and then clamped the mount on to the rail and went through a 50 round barrel break in, then another 60 rounds (over the course of a 3 day weekend) fireformed. Near Mfg. has the best mounting system for big scopes mounted on long range boomers - I have no doubt at all.

 

[lvmike]

Re: Welcome the 34mm Alpha Mount

They look nice, but 150$ more then AI pic mounts seems like alot to pay for a choice in ring height..

 

[Dark Horse]

Re: Welcome the 34mm Alpha Mount

I would say the guys that run this mount didn't buy it because it looks nice or needed a specific height. For a little extra weight, you get the most rigid, uniform, mounting system available. Anyone building a .338 or larger should consider this mount. When taking into consideration the cost of the rifle and optics, the extra $150.00 is well worth it for what you get. Shit, any long range rifle would benefit using this mount, it is that good.

 

[pc3]

Re: Welcome the 34mm Alpha Mount

I use the above 34mm mount with my ELR rifle and I Liked it so much I have bought one for NXS which will go on my .338 Norma. The alpha mount for the 30mm NXS series only utilises 1 ring at the front and rear (same as NF Uni Mount), but as above workmanship is first rate.

 

[Magnumdood]

Re: Welcome the 34mm Alpha Mount

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LVMIKE</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They look nice, but 150$ more then AI pic mounts seems like alot to pay for a choice in ring height.. </div></div>
Oh ,man, you gotta be kidding. The fit and finish of his Alpha series mounts is second to none. The Alpha series also comes in a different height and in 30mm and 1".

By leaving my Schmidt and Bender completely mark free - not even a ring shadow - that "extra" 150.00 <span style="font-style: italic">saved</span> me 300.00 if I ever decide to sell that scope. The way I see it, his mount paid for itself. He makes them in matte black and stainless too. He has some smaller, lighter versions for hunting and for AR platforms.

 

[chrismadrid]

Re: Welcome the 34mm Alpha Mount

Very nice - off to surf NEAR MFG

 

[ChrisF]

Re: Welcome the 34mm Alpha Mount


What is this mount made out OF ?

Steel or Ali

 

[Magnumdood]

Re: Welcome the 34mm Alpha Mount

I'm not sure. It feels like steel. The rings are made of something else though. I'm not sure what it is, but they held my scope rock steady through 100+ rounds from a 30-378 Weatherby.

And, as I noted, you can't even find a ring shadow on my scope.

 

[hexades1]

Re: Welcome the 34mm Alpha Mount

Is it sloped and are there any options on the slope like 30 MOA or 45 MOA ?