Rifle Scopes NF F1 on NF Unimount OK for .338LM recoil?

[vmpglenn]

Will the combination of a Nightforce F1 mounted in a Nightforce Unimount (extra high) be OK for the recoil on a Barrett 98B .338LM? I'm pretty sure the scope will be OK, but I'm not sure about the mount (would hate to have the scope slip in the rings, etc).

Thanks.

 

[scotharr]

Re: NF F1 on NF Unimount OK for .338LM recoil?

The scope is certainly sturdy enough and the unimount is also very solid and the one-piece construction has to help there. I've not shot such big beasts, not sure if steel rings and base would be needed.

 

[KYS]

Re: NF F1 on NF Unimount OK for .338LM recoil?

You will be fine when torqued correctly.

 

[Jon A]

Re: NF F1 on NF Unimount OK for .338LM recoil?

You should be fine. The Unimount is a very high quality mount. Be sure and torque the screws correctly and you should be OK. I suggest torquing the ring screws a couple times over to be sure they're all evenly torqued.

For future reference though, I've developed a mount that's a bit more beefy and will give some extra peace of mind for applications like this, but I don't yet have them in 30mm. At the moment I have 34mm available (info in sig).

 

[VKC]

Re: NF F1 on NF Unimount OK for .338LM recoil?

NF scope & unimount are designed for 50bmg, so you should be more than okay. As stated, be sure to torque screw appropriately, and check for loosening after live fire.

 

[vman]

Re: NF F1 on NF Unimount OK for .338LM recoil?

youl be fine the nightforce stuff is beefcake !!!