I've seen these rings on line but never in person. I'm just wondering if anybody has had experience with them? They look pretty solid from what I can tell.
Rifle Scopes Near Manufacturing Alphamount and Rings
- Thread starter Hosshunter
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I'm thinking the same.... They look very appealing and come in low(1 inch) for a 34mm tube. Another option for me would be a Spuhr however a slightly higher mount...
I'm in for more info as well. I went to their website, but it seems like it's kind of a bitch to order one. I really dig that dual ring thing going on in the front of the mount.
I'm in Houston and I have a set of Near Alpha Mounts. They are beautifully made, strong, and fairly light. When I hold mine, it is like holding a work of metallic art in my hand.
OK, that doesn't sound right.....
Near makes a great mount, on the pricy side but the quality is there.
If you are looking for a mount, you will not find a more elegant and functional mount than the near alpha mount. With the exception of the Spuhr, nothing comes remotely close.
CanPopper,
Can you please measure the width of the rings (from front to back). I have a scope with ring marks that I would like to cover and don't know if the Near Mfg. rings will do it.
Anyone know what kind of metal they are made of?
I think Nears products are among the best money can buy. Richard is very nice and will make you custom ring heights and mounts to suite your needs. His alpha mounts truly are a work of art
Width is 0.70". Separation is 3.23". I have the 34mm's
Nice thing about Nears is they don't leave ring marks, unlike my more crudely made Badgers.
Thanks man!
I am replacing the Murphy Precision rings and base and I measured them at .70 too. Looks like I'm making a call tomorrow. Can't wait.
Canpopper,
Is there a standard, default, MOA height for the Alphamount? Also, what kind of scope do you have mounted in yours?
Well, mine doesn't have any MOA tilt in it. For this type of rifle, the tilt is usually in the picatinny base, not the unimount. The height of my Near's is 1.35".
I used to have my Zeiss Victory 6-24x72mm scope mounted in my Near until I replaced my rifle's stock with the XLR chassis. The bell of my scope wouldn't clear the handguard of my XLR stock so I now run custom height (1.48") Murphy Precision Titanium rings on my gun (a .300 Win Mag) now.
I used to have my Zeiss Victory 6-24x72mm scope mounted in my Near until I replaced my rifle's stock with the XLR chassis. The bell of my scope wouldn't clear the handguard of my XLR stock so I now run custom height (1.48") Murphy Precision Titanium rings on my gun (a .300 Win Mag) now.
Appreciate the feedback, buddy.
I've got two - one with 0 MOA and the other with 20 MOA. Excellent mounts, and Richard will get you fixed up. To order, you really just need to call him and tell him what you want. I Also have a Spuhr, and I like it a little better, but it's more personal preference than quality-based. I like the built-in level of the Spuhr. The Alphamounts are lower.
NEAR is some rock solid gear. I use the Alpha Mount on 90% of my precision rigs.
I have a few Alphamounts and have a bunch of Near rails too. All I can say is everyone of them are absolutely perfect and a work of art. If anyone ever has any questions about NEAR products they should take a minute and give richard a call, he's great to talk to and his costumer service is top notch. Can't say enough good things about Richard and his products.
Spoke with Richard today, seems like a real good guy. I sent him the dimensions for my Cooper 53 receiver. Hoping he can help me out with my setup.
Bought one from a fellow Hide member. Can't wait to try it out! I'm curious to see how it stacks up against my Spuhr.
