Release the pressure With over 50mm of total mount/scope contact, visually, this might just be a belt and braces approach, if it weren’t for TET’s proven mechanical reputation, serious design and precise engineering tolerances. The 7075 T6 aluminium used, hard anodised in Desert Sand or Black should fend off the worst environmental conditions and two overall lengths, suitable for long or short scopes and actions are available. The ‘cherry on the cake’ is the small integral bubble level at the rear - directly in view of the shooter’s eye - that although not advertised, glows in the dark, if you need it to.
In use on a 34mm tubed Premier Optics Heritage scope, no surprises revealed themselves and like all well designed gear, the Unimount just `worked`. Machining tolerances were tested by deliberately slackening one ring to encourage the scope to `relax’ and leave zero but no movement could be detected and the scope remained unmarked.
When testing other manufacturers £2.5k scopes, it is very reassuring to remove, re-package and return an UNMARKED tube without any damage; it certainly leaves a very confident feeling in my mind. The large ring/scope interface allows the same clamping force but with lower surface pressures to be applied to the tube. Neat relief at the interface between top and bottom rings along with hand-finishing of the ring edges deters any crimping. One downside is that to engage the Picatinny recoil lugs you already have to use a one-piece base but in my mind, what shooter will use a mount like this without first considering its foundation?
The weakest link
Funnily enough, when you look at the huge optics now used, if mounted onto a standard Remington 700 action for example, it is all held in place by just four tiny 6-48 Allen bolts - food for thought - are we joining lengths of chain with a piece of string? Of course, with an integral rail such as that found on a Surgeon or Desert Tactical Arms rifle for example, it is a moot point but perhaps now is the time to seek the larger fasteners used in many action customisation projects if you think yours is lacking. Belt and braces, or perhaps locking the stable door before the horse bolts? Your choice?
Third Eye Tactical Unimount
For
Great for heavy recoiling guns Integral Bubble Good choice of sizes
Against
A little less mounting flexibility on short scopes than offered by separate rings Not cheap - but quality never is
Verdict
Another solid product from Third Eye Tactical, a company, who seem to listen. If you can afford the best, look no further.
Specifications 1 inch, 30,34 & 35mm tube sizes 0,10,20,30 & 40 MOA inclinations Long or short action/scope
Price, £245 Contact, Third Eye Tactical Tel: 01924 404312
www.thirdeyetactical.com
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