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General features of 34mm scope rings

The 34mm main tube is somewhat a new standard meant for tactical rifle scopes. It is adopted by a lot of rifle scope manufacturers as it provides more space for elevation compared to the 30mm tube. In order to mount the 34mm rifle scope, you need the 34mm scope rings to fit this diameter.

The most important thing when mounting a rifle scope with 34mm scope rings is to be aware of the pressure needed to fasten the scope rings. Go over the limit and the structural integrity of the rifle scope will be compromised. Scope rings can also leave a visible mark if not tightened accordingly. The amount of torque should not exceed 2.2 Nm.

Physical properties of 34mm - scope mounts

34mm scope rings are usually at least 20mm wide, while with tactical scope rings mount the width can be as much as 32mm mounting scope rings.

A lot of different manufacturers are putting their 34mm scope rings mounts on the market.

Popular MAKuick One-piece Mount, Tikka T3, 34mm scope rings

MAKuick One-piece Mount, Tikka T3, 34mm scope rings

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Is lapping of the scope mount rings really needed?

Lapping is a process that is essentially lining two 34mm scope rings perfectly to one-a-another. It is done with special cylinders that grind off the excess metal.

When the ring is constructed from two near half circles - so if the circle of the ring is split in half, roughly in the ratio 50:50 and such mounting scope rings are mounted on two separate mounting bases, then lapping is recommended. If lapping is not performed, the very small offsetting can be present when all the different pieces of the mount come together and when both scope rings are mounted on two separated bases. If the mounting of two high-quality scope rings is done on a single-piece base, then lapping is not needed. This is one of the reasons that Picatinny rails style are becoming so popular in recent years.

In the worst-case scenario, the axis that runs through the center of the rear ring does not completely match the axis that runs through the center of the front ring. For this reason, the scope, if mounted into such scope rings is under unwanted structural stress. The most obvious problems that occur due to this reason are less than perfect optical performance, tracking problems, the side focus mechanism can stop working and the point of impact groups can be dispersed.

If the ring is designed in the fashion of 1/3 base of the ring and 2/3 of the top of the ring then lapping is not required as the design is plastic enough to bend slightly and adjust its shape to the scope tube. The same applies to ½ - 1/2 scope rings mounted on the single-piece base.

It may be a good idea to take into consideration to choose the 1/3: 2/3 scope rings as they do not require additional lapping to be fitted properly. Or use a single-piece mounting base.

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Lapping is also not required with monoblock mounts and all mounts are made from one piece of material and alignment of both 34mm scope rings is usually perfect. It is also not required with high-quality European mounts since their tolerances are minimal.

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Suhl Claw mounts were the most common form of detachable/repeatable mounts on European rifles before the modern pivot mounts emerged on the market. This type of mounts were mainly used in central Europe and especially dominated in Germany and Austria. Hence, for this reason such mounts are called German Claw mounts in the English speaking lands, whereas in central Europe the same mounts are usually just referred to as Suhl mounts. Suhl mounts are compromised from the front ring which embraces the objective bell and the rear ring that is located on the central tube of the scope. The prime reason for such popularity was the extraordinary repeatability and reliability, which is still remarkable by today’s standards. There are however some drawbacks with this type of mounting solution and due to this reasons their popularity rapidly declined in the last 2 decades. These are:

High price (Suhl Claw mount is the most expensive mount among all and a price of 1000 EUR or more for a single mount is quite ordinary. All such mounts are custom made by gunsmiths and their installation involves by far the most work input among all mounts.),
Front mounting base often has to be installed on the barrel (Almost all modern rifle scopes with 50 or 56mm objective lens and eye-relief of 80mm or more need the front ring around the objective bell, which means that the front base of the mount is placed on the barrel. This interferes with the free floating barrels and reduces accuracy.),
Sample to sample variation (The quality of the German Claw mount depends on the skill and knowledge of the gunsmith that installed it or even made it from scratch. That means that there are very big differences in quality from mount to mount.).

34mm Scope Rings

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General features of 34mm scope rings

Physical properties of 34mm - scope mounts

Best 34mm scope rings:

Is lapping of the scope mount rings really needed?

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Recknagel Rear Ring with Windage Adjustment for Suhl-Claw Mount, 34 mm

Recknagel Rear Ring Blank with Windage Adjustment for Suhl-Claw Mount, 34 mm

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34mm Scope Rings

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General features of 34mm scope rings

Physical properties of 34mm - scope mounts

Best 34mm scope rings:

Is lapping of the scope mount rings really needed?

Monoblock mounts categories

Recknagel Rear Ring with Windage Adjustment for Suhl-Claw Mount, 34 mm

Recknagel Rear Ring Blank with Windage Adjustment for Suhl-Claw Mount, 34 mm

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