Can I change the position of the lever on a Sportsmatch quick detachable scope mount?
Yes, once the levers are tightened you can pull the levers outwards and then rotate to the required position and then release. This can be done without loosening the clamp.
Can Sportsmatch scope mounts be used on centrefire rifles?
Yes, we offer a range of dedicated scope mounts for Tikka and CZ centrefire rifles. We also offer a range of Picatinny scope rings that are regularly used by military special forces and police sniper units. Other users of our firearm rated products include professional vermin controllers and long-range target shooters.
How do I calculate the height of scope ring I need?
Height of Scope Mount Required
In each product catergory we state a maximum (upto) objective lens diameter dimension. Due to both rifle and scope designs varying this can only be used as a guide. If you are unsure that the height of the Sportsmatch scope mount you have chosen will be sufficient to clear your rifle scopes objective lens from the barrel of your rifle, we suggest (prior to purchase) you check. The way you calculate the clearance is by halving the overall outside diameter of your rifle scopes objective lens and then deducting half the rifle scopes body tube diameter. For scopes with a 1″ inch diameter body tube diameter this would mean deducting 12.7mm, 15mm for scopes with a 30mm diameter body tube and 17mm for 34mm scopes. This dimension then gives the figure comparible with the ‘A’ dimension. The amount our ‘A’ dimension is greater than the figure you have calculated is the amount of clearance your scopes objective lens will be clear of your rifles barrel (don’t forget to allow around 2mm for the scope covers). For reference the ‘D’ dimension shows the height from the centre line of the scope to the base of the mount. Calculating your rifle scopes clearance in this way does assume your dovetail or Picatinny rail is not raised above or below your rifles barrel. Please consider that rifles with grooved receivers such as some models of airgun and .22 rimfire rifle will mean the scope sits lower than a rifle with a raised dovetail or Picatinny base fitted. Something else to consider is that some rifles with a high or adjustable cheek pieces may require high or extra scope mounts so that your eye is in line with the rifle scope and your head is kept in an upright comfortable position. This is known as cheek weld.
How much should I tighten the fasteners on my Sportsmatch® scope mount?
Ring screws (3mm hexagon) – 15 in-lbs. Dovetail clamp screws with 3mm hexagon – 38 in-lbs. Dovetail clamp screws with 4mm hexagon – 55 in-lbs. Rail clamp on Picatinny / Weaver scope mounts – 28 in-lbs. Due to many variables these figures can only be used as a guide. In extreme cases some particularly heavy recoiling rifles may require higher levels of torque to be applied to the dovetail clamp screws only. To avoid damaging the screws on your scope mount please only use the allen key supplied or a torque wrench with a suitable metric bit.
I have lost the instructions for my Sportsmatch® model – HST46C, AOP55, AOP56, ATP61, ATP65, ATP66, ATP72, ATP94, ATP90, ATP6113MM, ATP97
How do I fit the EASYFIT arrestor pin to my Sportsmatch mount?
How do I fit the arrestor pin to my Sportsmatch scope mount?
1) Line up the arrestor pin with the hole as shown.
2) Insert the arrestor pin as far as you can using your fingers.
3) Push the arrestor pin on a suitable hard surface.
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How do I remove the arrestor pin from my Sportsmatch scope mount?
The easiest way is to firstly remove the dovetail clamp and then remove the arrestor pin with pliers as shown. Alternatively the arrestor pin can be carefully tapped out using a suitable drift.
Which rifle scopes do Sportsmatch rings fit?
Sportsmatch Scope Rings / Scope Mounts will fit the following rifle scopes – Aimpoint Athlon Barska Bushnell BSA Burris Centrepoint Delta Docter Discovery Element Optics Falcon Hawke Hikmicro IOR Kahles Konus Leapers Leica Leupold March Meopta Minox MTC Nightforce Nikon Nikko Sterling Nocpix Optisan Pard Pecar Redfield Richter Sabre Schmidt & Bender Sellmark Sightmark Sightron Simmons Steiner Sunscope Swarovski Tasco UTG Vortex Walther Weaver Yukon Zeiss and many more !
Which rifles / air rifles so Sportsmatch scope rings fit?
Sportsmatch Scope Rings / Scope Mounts will fit the following rifles and air rifles – Accuracy International Air Arms Airforce Anschutz Airgun Technology Ataman Barrett Beeman Benjamin Bergara Brocock Browning BSA Cometa Crosman CZ Daisy Dakote Daystate Diana Edgun Evanix Falcon Feinwerkbau FX Gunpower Hammerli Hatsan Henry Howa Heckler & Koch Impact Kahr Kelby Kimber Kral Krieghoff Lithgow Lynx Magtech Marlin Merkel Mossberg Pallas Parker Hale Remington RWS Sako 90 Sig Sauer Savage Schultz & Larsen Stoeger Sheridan SMK Steyr Mannlicher Theoben Tikka Umarex Voerre Walther Webley & Scott Weihrauch Weatherby Winchester Zastava and many more centrefire rifles, rimfires and pellet guns.
Do Sportsmatch recommend using Loctite on the bolts when mounting your scope?
No, we do not recommend the use of Loctite on our scope mounts as in our experience it is not necessary and often means that screws cannot be removed. We recommend checking bolts are tight every few months.
What is the difference between a Weaver and a Picatinny rail?
A weaver rail normally has one or two slots and the slots are slightly narrower than a Picatinny rail. A Picatinny rail has slots along its entire length providing many more options of scope ring position. A Weaver scope ring will fit a Picatinny rail but a Picatinny scope ring may not fit a Weaver rail.
How to fit your Scope Mounts / Scope Rings when Mounting a Scope
Can I fit a 1 piece scope mount to a bolt action rifle?
Normally we would say no but it is becoming increasingly popular to fit a 1 piece Picatinny rail which bridges the extraction port. This allows a 1 piece scope mount to befitted such as our popular quick release series.
Will Sportsmatch 11mm dovetail scope mounts fit rifles with a curved (radiused) receiver ?
What size allen keys do I use when fitting a Sportsmatch scope mount ?
Which way round should the dovetail clamp be on Sportsmatch air rifle / rimfire mounts ?
I want to mount my scope using a 1 piece mount. Is there anything I need to check first ?
Firstly you need to make sure the mount will not cover the extraction port if you are using a bolt action rifle. A one piece Picatinny rail can over come this problem. If you are using a PCP air rifle the same applies but some also have magazines protruding from the loading port so a 2 piece scope mount is best in this situation.
Next, If you are using a very compact scope you need to check the overall length of scope tube available for the mount to clamp to is long enough. Some compact rifle scopes are too short for a 1 piece mount to be fitted. Compare the overall length of scope tube available to the ‘B’ dimension on our product listing to check this is sufficient. Also some rifle scopes on the market have a particularly large turret saddle. This is the part that protrudes on the underside of the turrets. Compare this to the ‘C’ dimension on our product listing to make sure it will clear the mount. Neither of these features are common but worth checking if you are mounting an unusual scope.