Rusan scope mounts

[Rolland]

i am planning on putting a scope on my Dutch M95 Mannlicher and was looking at the QD mounts from Rusan, has any one used these mounts? Would it be a viable option for this rifle? It looks like they are in Germany from the web site altho I did not learn too much there I have sent an email to see what is available Would appreciate any feedback you might wish to share.

 

[mark-hunter]

I have Rusan QD on piccatiny on one rifle, and Rusan swing mounts on ZKK 602, the other rifle.
Works great.
For Dutch M95 Manlicher need to check with seller to confirm to be 100% certain.
Optics trade sell Rusan gadgets. You can drop an email to optics trade as well to double check.

 

[RockSlinger404]

How does Rusan's quality measure up against EAW/Recknagel?

 

[mark-hunter]

Less

How does Rusan's quality measure up against EAW/Recknagel?

Less known brand, so lesser prices.
Rusan is workshop in Croatia, with maybe 15 - 20 employees, steadily increasing production and number of gadgets offer.

In last 30 years, his products became popular first regionally and then internationally.

For my buffalo gun, i took Rusan magnum type German steel swing mounts with 6 screws, on front ring. After 4 airplane trips, connecting flights and frequent shooting with 375, 300 grainers, in last few years it hasnt moved point aim/impact for an inch. I remove the scope for every plane travel, and gunsmith visit. So very frequent.

Bluing holds well, after handling with sweat on hands (to be compared to ZKK 602 rifle bluing which leaked first spots of rust due to sweat, after two safaris and I had to make new bluing on the rifle).

I use other type Rusan mounts on piccatiny rail on other rifle, and change scopes frequently for this or that application, cal 9.3x62.
Point of aim/impact hasnt changed for years.

Below are Rusan swing mounts on my 375 (photo by mobile phone).

 

[RockSlinger404]

Thank you, that is very helpful!

 

[DieJager]

I've got a Rusan mount on my Heym 7x64. On my Zastava 375 h&h a Recknagel. Both work great. When home I'll will try to send some pictures.

 

[Sarg]

Interesting, they look good, are you planning on taking the scope off every time you load a clip ?

Did you see the packet I found so far, sent in PM ?

 

[Rolland]

Sarg
No nothing has shown up on pm's
and yes I will have to remove the scope to load if I use over the bore mounting, have not found any side mounts yet that would work for me.

 

[Rolland]

I have Rusan QD on piccatiny on one rifle, and Rusan swing mounts on ZKK 602, the other rifle.
Works great.
For Dutch M95 Manlicher need to check with seller to confirm to be 100% certain.
Optics trade sell Rusan gadgets. You can drop an email to optics trade as well to double check.

Mark
I sent an email to the company in regards to the application I wanted to use them on, they responded with an knowledgement and I await further from them

 

[DieJager]

Upper one Recknagel, lower one Rusan

 

[Pasme]

I've got a couple of set of them, and haven't had any issues with them marking scope tubes. I use the standard version, rather than the QDs, but have found they to retain zero when re fitted using a torque driver

 

[DieJager]

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Upper one Recknagel, lower one Rusan

Both are btw pivot mount (QD). They hold perfect zero time after time.

 

[Sarg]

Sarg
No nothing has shown up on pm's
and yes I will have to remove the scope to load if I use over the bore mounting, have not found any side mounts yet that would work for me.

@Rolland check the same PM line it’s there bud, found a packet but too rough !

 

[Rolland]

I have sent the company a couple of emails explaining what I need for the rifle, just not heard back from them yet

 

[Gangsterofboats]

I just mounted a Rusan pivot setup on a custom Sako target rifle last night. I actually found these to be easier to setup than EaW which I have done on a Mauser. Just be aware that even a “low” setup will be high when compared to most other mounts. You should also use an epoxy called 3M Scotchkote on the bottom of the front ring between the scope of mounting for magnum calibers. I was told this by Mark Cromwell at New England Custom who is regarded as the American expert on these mounts.

 

[wesheltonj]

I believe the they are making the Leica attachment mount for their clip-on thermal. I suspect they are a quality product or Leica would not risk their reputation on their product.

 

[skydiver386]

I just mounted a Rusan pivot setup on a custom Sako target rifle last night. I actually found these to be easier to setup than EaW which I have done on a Mauser. Just be aware that even a “low” setup will be high when compared to most other mounts. You should also use an epoxy called 3M Scotchkote on the bottom of the front ring between the scope of mounting for magnum calibers. I was told this by Mark Cromwell at New England Custom who is regarded as the American expert on these mounts.

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I have several versions of this same rifle. It's an absolute machine!

 

[DieJager]

I just mounted a Rusan pivot setup on a custom Sako target rifle last night. I actually found these to be easier to setup than EaW which I have done on a Mauser. Just be aware that even a “low” setup will be high when compared to most other mounts. You should also use an epoxy called 3M Scotchkote on the bottom of the front ring between the scope of mounting for magnum calibers. I was told this by Mark Cromwell at New England Custom who is regarded as the American expert on these mounts.

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I have a rusan pivot mount on my 7x64 and a recknagel pivot mount on my 375h&h , I never needed anything like epoxy.

 

[mark-hunter]

I never needed anything like epoxy.

Me too.

I mingle among many hunters and target shooters.
So, there are two types of rifle users:
Those that install scopes by themselves, and those who take it to gunsmith to install.

Those who install the scope by themselves, they do not use epoxy or similar type of glue. I am one of them.

Gunsmiths on the other hand love using various types of glue, and I assume this is because they want to secure some type of warranty for their service like "my scope and rings will stick for ever, with 100% reliability"

I am in a scope self installation group (except for one case of rifle), and I dont use glue (except only a thread locker on bolts), and my scopes do not move.

 

[Gangsterofboats]

Me too.

I mingle among many hunters and target shooters.
So, there are two types of rifle users:
Those that install scopes by themselves, and those who take it to gunsmith to install.

Those who install the scope by themselves, they do not use epoxy or similar type of glue. I am one of them.

Gunsmiths on the other hand love using various types of glue, and I assume this is because they want to secure some type of warranty for their service like "my scope and rings will stick for ever, with 100% reliability"

I am in a scope self installation group (except for one case of rifle), and I dont use glue (except only a thread locker on bolts), and my scopes do not move.

This only has to do with the pivot mount design, I would never put it on any other design but Mark said I would likely damage my scope if I didn’t do it on my 458 Win Mag. It’s held up fine so far with his advice. I did not use epoxy on the above Sako