Riflescope mounts

Differences riflescope mounts

ZF mounts - the most important connection between weapon and optics

Today, gun buyers have a wide range of scope mounts from various manufacturers at their disposal. High-quality mounts are now technically mature and enable an optimum combination of rifle and target optics.

Perhaps often underestimated: Since high-quality mounts are Extremely precise and complex components with tolerances of a hundredth of a mm, the price is correspondingly high.

Many hunting schools therefore emphasise the importance of optics when it comes to weapons. The saying: "Never skimp on the look and certainly not on the Assembly" has its justification.

The mount as the link between the scope and the firearm ultimately determines whether the hunting firearm as a whole leads to the complete satisfaction of the hunter or shooter - or not.

Self-assembly of the riflescope:

It There are more and more gun buyers who want to mount their optics themselves. Standardised drilling patterns with screw connections on the weapons make this possible today.

A large Advantage is certain that the owner familiarises himself with the weapon during self-assembly and gains experience with balistics by shooting at the shooting range. of different types of ammunition. Perhaps this will also make it possible to handle the weapon more safely.

Important: It is always particularly important to read the installation instructions of the respective installation manufacturer carefully before installation. In it you will find detailed information on the right tools and also some tips and tricks for professional installation.

After that, nothing should stand in the way of success.

Here you will find an overview of the most common mounting types and manufacturers:

Assembly system Assembly Special features Manufacturer
Ziegler SuhlerHook-in mounting Tinsmaker
  • Noble, very shapely and elegant
  • Second lenses easy to change
  • Only additional rings required
  • Absolute freedom from voltage
  • Absolute repeatability
  • Absolute Shot resistance
  • No set shot behaviour
Ziegler precision parts
Ziegler Suhler ContraHook-in mounting even possible
  •  Noble, very shapely and elegant
  • Second lenses easy to change -
  • Only additional rings required
  • Absolute freedom from voltage
  • Absolute repeatability
  • Absolute shot resistance
  • No set shot behaviour
Ziegler precision parts
Swivelassembly Tinsmaker
  • Easy to attach and remove with one hand
  • Absolute freedom from voltage
  • Second lenses easy to change
EAW, MAK, Henneberger,Steyr, Optomit
Saddle mounting Tinsmaker
  • Specially developed by Blaser for e.g. R93
Blaser
Tilt-up orPostponement-assembly even possible
  • Simple mounting on a prism rail
  • favourable
  • reaches its limits with strong calibres
EAW, MAK
Fixed mounting even possible
  • Highest shot resistance (fixed stops)
  • Immovable
  • Low height and inexpensive.
  • Recommended for rifles without open sights.
  • Elegant and stylish
  • Less time required for installation
EAW, MAK
WeaverRail Assembly even possible
  • Military background - military look
  • Rail must be mounted once
  • Only additional rings need to be purchased for further ZFs
  • Reasonably priced
American manufacturers, EAW, MAK
Picatinni Rail Assembly even possible
  • Military background - military look
  • Rail must be mounted once
  • Only additional rings need to be purchased for further ZFs
  • Reasonably priced
American manufacturers,EAW, MAK
SuhlerHook-in mountingClassical Gunsmith
  • Problematic for strong calibres
  • Most complex scope mounting
  • requires very complex fitting work
  • Noble, very shapely and elegant
  • Absolute freedom from voltage
  • Absolute repeatability
  • Absolute shot resistance
  • No set shot behaviour
EAW

Profi Suhler Kontra single hook mount for modern rifles in the shop

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