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tommytanker · Member

I had assumed that Leapers if not top of the line was still a very good mount program.

Anybody using the very expensive BKL mounts, are they that good or is the added expense because they are made in the states.

AirGunEric · Site Admin

Except for a true "specialty" mount- I think alot of company's (not saying any specifically here) may tend to play up the idea of mount "quality". As long as they meet proper specifications on consistency, hardness and square- I doubt any are alot better than another.

That being said, there are plenty of specialty mounts for mounting optics to specific guns (i.e. powderburners), specific sizes (i.e. 34mm rings for Millett LRS scopes) but I think the idea of a "specialty" mount on airguns is, for the most part, not applicable- "droop compensating mounts" can be avoided and one can shim a standard set of mounts if required. About the only thing I think is truly worthwhile on airgun mounts is for springers- such mounts should have a stop pin built-in.

tommytanker · Member

As a newbie I don't have a clue but indeed possible that it could be much ado about nothing.

I ordered a set of BKL's offset rings cause with the UTI compact scope I have the 1 pc mount (leapers etc) the rings are set too far apart.

oddtodd · Silver Status Member

I can't see why you would need a one piece mount unless you have a big heavy scope on a powerful springer. I don't have one-pieces on any of my rifles and I've never had a problem.

tommytanker · Member

oddtodd · Silver Status Member

I used to be a mechanical engineer before I ended up on disability Tommy. I have a lot of respect for tolerances and torque ratings. I used in/lb torque wrenches on everything I owned.

tommytanker · Member

Ok I received the BKL double strapped 2 pc mounts for 3/8 11mm dovetail. Problem is they will not slide onto the dovetail. You can't widen them at all. What is it I'm not seeing????

BKL 1" Rings, 3/8" or 11mm Dovetail, Double Strap, Offset,

I tried them on a Gamo stalker and Quest both have the 3/8ths 11mm dovetail.

AirGunEric · Site Admin

These rings? http://www.bkltech.com/BKL-1-Wide-Double-Strap-Offset-Dovetail-Rings-p/bkl-278.htm

You are aware you need to loosen the side clamps to install on the rail, then tighten them down once in place?

tommytanker · Member

One of these days I am gonna look/read the directions on something. Absolutely amazing, maybe it's an old school thing.

Anyway the scope is mounted and I love my Stalker. I had mounted a Gamo scope and at 15 feet last 5 shots were in dime bullseye. The gamo scope is a tad blurry so now that I have my UTG New Gen 3-9X32 Mini/AO CQB BugBuster Scope mounted (great clarity) I'm expecting the varmints will be moving off the property one way or another.

Well I got to bragging and went out this morning and on the 12th shot things went awry. and my BKL rings had slid backwards. I did not use any Loctite on them cause I really thought they would stay.

On to plan B, Leapers Accushot 1-Pc Bi-directional Offset Mount w/1 Rings, High, 11mm Dovetail, it does have a stop and leapers tape and this time I used Loctite tape.