Mounting NF BEAST on AI AE Mk III

[Rmarsden1]

Hi
I have been watching this forum for a while as a guest and have picked up a lot of helpful info as I dive into the world of precision Bolt gun shooting. I have just recieved a NF B.E.A.S.T and had planned on mounting it on a SAKO 22 - but finally decided on a folding stock AI AE Mrk III in 308. Should wrap that up tomorrow from Eurooptics. My question is scope mount. I had originally planed on a 20 MOA base uni mount but given the 120MOA adjustment of the NF can i go with plain rings? I would like the ability to shoot to the maximum range of the cartridge/bullet (and myself) and not be limited by the 0 MOA stock rail- the guy I spoke with at Eurooptics recommended a set of Badger rings over the AI uni mount and felt the adjustment of the NF was sufficient - given what i know about the ballistics of a 308 that seems right but just looking for a second opinion.

thanks

Rich

 

[NoLegs24]

I would take a hard look at the ERA-TAC mounts ERA-TAC - Adjustable Inclination Mounts talk to Jason @ EuroOptic about them. You can adjust from 0 MOA - 70 MOA jump in 10 MOA increments, i have 2 of them myself. The rings will work just fine if you want to go that route as well. A lot of scopes benefit from a canted base/mount, that way you wont use most of your internal elevation to be zeroed at 100...... I would def go with at least a 20 MOA mount since you say theres no can't on the AE MK III

 

[Rmarsden1]

Thanks- for the quick response. I definitely want room to adjust from my zero

 

[EventHorizon]

I don't imagine you'll eat up 80MOA for zero so you'll have the elevation of the needed circa 40MOA for 1k with a 175.

Get some data on your rifle as is and take it from there. Not like you're going to be shooting max distance first day right?

I'd recommend American Rifle rings.

 

[remington patriot]

I highly recommend the SPUHR mount for your setup.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

The problem with the Spuhr is the AE base. It will work but only one way and it typically puts the mount too far forward or back depending on how you flip the base. To correct this you can run a near base but that adds even more cost.

On the AI mount I'm not sure if the beast will fit because of the turret housing. I know AI was running the beast in their mount on the demo AX's but it's the new one meant to clear a continuous rail. I don't know if it's milled differently from the old ones though to clear the turret housing. I'd call AINA, they should be able to clarify for you if there's anything different from the old ones.

Another option is the NF Unimount. It's a hair higher than you need at 1.44" but with the super low profile AE rail and the cheek height design you need a little bit of height. It's not much higher if at all than the AI mount (under .1" difference if any). This route like the AI mount will give you some can't back.

 

[Rmarsden1]

Thanks for the input - I ended up going with the badger rings - looks like I would be able to go out to 1000 yards and probably be just into the second revelotion of the turret. Rifle and rings should arrive next week.

 

[ericthebeard]

Hi
I have been watching this forum for a while as a guest and have picked up a lot of helpful info as I dive into the world of precision Bolt gun shooting. I have just recieved a NF B.E.A.S.T and had planned on mounting it on a SAKO 22 - but finally decided on a folding stock AI AE Mrk III in 308. Should wrap that up tomorrow from Eurooptics. My question is scope mount. I had originally planed on a 20 MOA base uni mount but given the 120MOA adjustment of the NF can i go with plain rings? I would like the ability to shoot to the maximum range of the cartridge/bullet (and myself) and not be limited by the 0 MOA stock rail- the guy I spoke with at Eurooptics recommended a set of Badger rings over the AI uni mount and felt the adjustment of the NF was sufficient - given what i know about the ballistics of a 308 that seems right but just looking for a second opinion.

thanks

Rich

Run your numbers through a ballistic computer. Look at the holdover you'll need for ~1500yds. I imagine you're well in the ballpark with the native 120MOA internal.

Remember, its a 308. Past something like 1200 the wind is a BITCH (you'll need to know the exact speeds to within 1/2 mph throughout the flight of the bullet for man-sized hits). Again, this is all assuming field condition shooting which is the AI's bread and butter anyhow...