K31 Scope mount (updated with video)

[sniper58]

I got out to the range in the rain this morning to sight in the scope and see how it works.

I put 20 rounds through the rifle today. Using my 1992 vintage ammo.
I found that with a bit of practice, I could work the bolt with the right speed to pop the brass out and have it land in my range bag on the bench next to me. Only 3 pieces of brass hit the floor today. The brass that missed the range bag ended up next to the range bag on the bench. The brass ejects almost straight out to the right.

Here are some photos

left-side view


right-side view


scope, cheek pad shot


The scuffs on the mount after 20 rounds

(they're at the rear of the mount, above the ejection port of the rifle)

The brass, showing the "ding" that they get when they hit the mount on the way out


All in all...............a good day.
I used my last 2 shots to hit the 385 meter gong. Center-punch both shots.

For those that are interested, the scope is a Bushnell Elite 3-9x40 with a DOA 600 reticle.
Wholesale Sports had them on sale for $265 last week (regular price $399)

[tacfoley]

Thanks - great review.

tac

[samsplacci71]

Great photos and review. Would you say it holds zero?

[sniper58]

Great photos and review. Would you say it holds zero?

I'll know next time out.
I wasn't really trying for groups today, just wanted to get the scope sighted in. The shots weren't wandering all over the paper.
I did, however, put 10 rounds in one target with a group diameter of around 2 1/2" Didn't save the target.

By the way.................This mount must have some M.O.A. built in. I had to crank the scope down quite a bit when I sighted it in.
I initially sighted in at 25 meters just to get on paper. It was hitting about 6" high at 25 m. That works out to about 24" high at 100.
20 M.O.A. rail???

[SteelCap]

I'll know next time out.
I wasn't really trying for groups today, just wanted to get the scope sighted in. The shots weren't wandering all over the paper.
I did, however, put 10 rounds in one target with a group diameter of around 2 1/2" Didn't save the target.

By the way.................This mount must have some M.O.A. built in. I had to crank the scope down quite a bit when I sighted it in.
I initially sighted in at 25 meters just to get on paper. It was hitting about 6" high at 25 m. That works out to about 24" high at 100.
20 M.O.A. rail???

That is what I found too. Had to crank it all the way down.

[bigplinker]

Any update on how this holds the zero, definitely interested but $200 is $200

[SteelCap]

Any update on how this holds the zero, definitely interested but $200 is $200

It does hold zero.

[SteelCap]

Finally had the chance to get pics and upload.


Google links does not appear to imbed well in CGN.
https://goo.gl/photos/qBk93idRnSWngnKw7


Here you will see the elevation dialed down. The setting in the pic is for 500 yards.
https://goo.gl/photos/2mPMsCjvNqXkTZJXA

[JR Hartman]

thanks for the pics and updated guys. Informative.

I think I will have to wait until they get rid of that built in MOA, and also make it sit closer to the bore axis. Bit high for me.

Great idea, love that its not intrusive to the firearm, but its too high and too tilted for me. Maybe make two versions for those who shoot with really big objective lenses and very long range that might want the added adjustment.

[kawicrash]

Finally had the chance to get pics and upload.


Google links does not appear to imbed well in CGN.
https://goo.gl/photos/qBk93idRnSWngnKw7


Here you will see the elevation dialed down. The setting in the pic is for 500 yards.
https://goo.gl/photos/2mPMsCjvNqXkTZJXA

Wow. It sure looks high. Could you get away with lower rings?