Rifle Scopes What mount for the AIAX?

[PatrickChewing]

Hey guys,

I have an AX coming and I would like to get some advice on optic mounting options. The scope I'm going to be using is a S&B 5-25. I would like to keep the scope as low as possible but still have enough room for butler creeks.

Any suggestions on the best ring/mount height?

Thanks!

Clay

 

[Quickdraw40]

Spuhr 44.4 MOA

 

[jonthomps]

Anything 1.3" or higher should do the trick.

 

[sab9259]

I used a Badger 1.49 one piece mount, little higher than needed but it worked

 

[00bullitt]

Take a look at the Nightforce MagMount (A162) - it is 1.44" high and has 0moa of taper with 3 clamping jaws

Nightforce 34mm Magmount

 

[phxfa]

I have a Spuhr 1.35 mount, 0 MOA which barely clears the rail, Im using Tennabraex covers which which take up more real estate then the Butler Creeks.
Mile High stocks these

 

[tylerw02]

I'd go with a Spuhr 0 MOA if you want a fixed mount. If you want QD, go GDI PROM.

 

[dtibbals]

I have an HDMR mounted on one and have Badger Extra High mounts, High would probably clear but would be really close. With a stock with an adjustable comb there is no reason to be worried about getting it as low as you can go.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Spuhr. If you plan to keep the top picatinny rail a 1.35 WILL NOT clear a 56MM scope, it wouldn't clear my 50MM. You will need the 1.46" version or whatever it is. Just straight 0MOA since the AX has built in cant.

 

[Spuhr]

Redneckbmxer

The 1,35" mount is 0 moa and is 34mm high.
The 5-25x56mm S&B is 62mm objective.

That means that on a long flat rail will the objective be clear by 3mm.......

So what 50mm scope do you have and what is the outside dimension of that?


Håkan

 

[redneckbmxer24]

I bought the 1.35 for my NF F1 after your recommendation. It would not clear the rail. The 1.46 I ended up with clears it but I still had to trim the bikini cover.

 

[Spuhr]

Redneckbmxer

Sounds really weird, wonder what gone wrong.
You are sure you got a 1,35" and not a 1,18"?

What was the rest of your setup?
Is it an AIAX? with 30 moa rail?
Or is it an AX chassi with a remtington 700 with 30 moa rail on the action and straight rail on the chassi?

Håkan

 

[redneckbmxer24]

AIAX, not R700. 20MOA rail and definitely 1.35".