Nightforce direct mount rings

[whpowell]

Has anyone had any experience with the Nightforce direct mount rings and base? I've got a Remington 700 mil spec that isn't shooting the groups I feel I am capable of shooting. The only doubt in equipment I have is the bases and rings.

 

[Homers Brother]

Re: Nightforce direct mount rings

I've been using the Nightforce Direct Mount (SA-Medium) on a Remington 700 LTR .308 1:10 for just over two years now.

Likes: One piece, no extra nuts or screws to come loose. Precisely machined, no lapping involved (in fact, the manufacturer discourages it).

Dislikes: Don't buy one if you're going to be swapping optics very often, at least not if you plan on doing it in the field.

Overall, my setup's been working better than I can shoot it. From a rest out to 600 yards (the limit of my "formal" range), I can sustain 1/2 minute groups or better. Most of my shooting lately has been at 300, and it's been putting five rounds into just a hair over 1/4 minute on most days.

Different, but I'm happy with it.

 

[whpowell]

Re: Nightforce direct mount rings

Thanks a lot! I'm hesitant about spending 200 on a base and rings but the dovetail leupolds I have now are killing my groups I think.

 

[culater]

Re: Nightforce direct mount rings

You should check the nuts on the guy who pulls the trigger which is you.

 

[Homers Brother]

Re: Nightforce direct mount rings

Yup. Been there, too. I have quite a collection of Redfield and Leupold two-piece bases on hunting rifles, which I stopped buying when I finally accepted that a one-piece was more rigid.

And yes, your best friend when it comes to optics mounting is a good torque wrench (in inch/pounds). Do it right the first time and you won't be fooling around with it later. I've seen too many good rifle/scope combinations wrecked by junk mounts or sloppy mounting jobs.

At this point, I can virtually guarantee that any problem I have accuracy-wise with this rifle is in the operator.