Non-QD scope mounts?

[PaLEOjd]

If it were me, I would not spend that kind of money on a top quality mount with the optic choice you've mentioned.
If a good quality mount is what you really want/need, by all means don't settle for anything less or you will regret it for a long time.
Do yourself a favor and wait until you can save for a higher quality scope that will match the quality of the mount holding it.
If you think about it, it really doesn't make sense to settle for a lesser optic now, basically just to have one, it's only going to cost more later. It's actually going to cost you a lot more money going that route. Do it right the first time, save for what you actually want/need, you won't regret waiting.

I am also interested to see where are you getting information that says a Geissele mount will "chew up" your rail?
That mount should not shift under recoil or fit incorrectly on an in spec. rail to cause any type of damage, or as you say, 'chew up' the rail.
If someone is having damage like you claim on their rail, I would be willing to say the problem is not with a precision optic mount, but most likely an out of spec rail.
Any of the high quality optic mounts (Geissele, Bobro, LaRue) should not cause any damage to your firearm.

[Biggy]

The Geissele optic mounts will absolutely not chew up or harm your rail in any way. The following is from the Geissele Optic mount instruction manual :

With the rifle well supported, install the scope mount to the Picatinny rail. The clamping interface along with the 4 *closely toleranced shear lugs* will provide a snug and repeatable connection between the rail and mount. * Due to this close fit*, *any finish* on the rail slots that add build up, such as paints or ceramic-based coatings, *might* cause interference. If these finishes are present they *may* need to be trimmed with a razor blade. Until the final eye-relief is set, the clamping nuts can be tightened by hand.

[dms888]

PaLEOjd, I agree and glad you make this point. I was in Cabelas today and checked out a Strike Eagle, and the eye box was very sensitive. Maybe this comes with the territory of a "budget scope". I am not taking away from this as when I could see it, the scope was great, reticle was concise, illumination was excellent, and the glass clear. But again, I was in and out of the eye box more than I was expecting, very sensitive.

I have been researching the Vortex Razor HD, Gen2 and this scope is the real deal, and yes it's $1399. With that comes a forgiving eye box, and a serious scope which you can go run, and be effective with. This makes your point of waiting or getting a quality scope and not having to upgrade later, costing more in the long run. The Razor is worthy of a top quality mount such as Geissele.

Bottom line, I started the thread on non-qd mounts and getting some great information, but I like quality equipment. I want a scope to pair up with my BMC Reece and get after it.

I will try to find where I read a guy was having issue with a Geissele mount tearing up his cerakote. Who knows the cerakote could have been applied thicker than normal. I know Geissele would have had to factor this in at their high level of execution.

[SteveL]

I have a Geissele mount for my Trijicon 1-8x. It is an excellent mount and i had no trouble whatsoever putting it on the gun. It's on a Sionics upper by the way. I agree that it's likely overkill for a Strike Eagle though. Take a look at Warne one piece mounts. I like them as well. They're solid and less expensive.

[gunnerblue]

NF now offers an extended Unimount. Badger does not, I believe. I have one (a Badger) and it is very nice. I also have a Aero ultralight and it has held up well so far being used while not abused.

[Biggy]

Here is the Badger Ordnance extended version Recon Unimount : http://www.badgerordnance.com/unimou...-5-8-long.html

Nightforce exteded unimount : http://nightforceoptics.com/accessor...alite-unimount

[dms888]

Nightforce vs Warne?

[WS6]

Nightforce vs Warne?

Nightforce.

[Biggy]

My preferences would be in the following order: Geissele, Nightforce, Badger ordnance, and everything else. Geissele and Nightforce use 7075-T6 aluminum for their mounts instead of the cheaper, less rigid and less strong 6061 T6 aluminum alloy.

[dms888]

Here is the Badger Ordnance extended version Recon Unimount : http://www.badgerordnance.com/unimou...-5-8-long.html

Nightforce exteded unimount : http://nightforceoptics.com/accessor...alite-unimount

This NF looks to be a 20 MOA. Can I get this one in 0 MOA?