SMLE Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 Just about to spend some hard earned cash on a new scope mount. I’m torn between the one piece offerings from Sphur or Tier One and wondered if others could offer their experiences on either or both? Both for a 34mm tube and 20ish moa cant come in around similar money, both on the face of it seem well designed and well made but Tier One is a British product and I’m swayed towards them for that reason if I’m honest. I’d be interested in others views if they’re happy to share either on this forum or via a pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymark Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 Can’t go wrong with either. Both excellent. If you just want a scope mount and to go British, the tier one is the one to go for. However if you think you might want to mount various accessories then go for the spuhr as they have more options and various locations (ie top, 45deg and side) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 19 minutes ago, SMLE said: Just about to spend some hard earned cash on a new scope mount. I’m torn between the one piece offerings from Sphur or Tier One and wondered if others could offer their experiences on either or both? Both for a 34mm tube and 20ish moa cant come in around similar money, both on the face of it seem well designed and well made but Tier One is a British product and I’m swayed towards them for that reason if I’m honest. I’d be interested in others views if they’re happy to share either on this forum or via a pm. Spuhr are excellent, the best in my opinion. I've had Tier One rings too, very good indeed. You can't go wrong with either but for my money Spuhr every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMLE Posted October 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 Thanks fellas. Hopefully get a few more responses for this crude poll but at the moment I remain torn..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 Era-Tac are also good. These are the ‘tactical’ brand for Recknagel in Germany. These also allow you to fit accessories such as bubble levels, picatinny rails, or red dot direct mounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J.P. Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 3 hours ago, markymark said: Can’t go wrong with either. Both excellent. If you just want a scope mount and to go British, the tier one is the one to go for. However if you think you might want to mount various accessories then go for the spuhr as they have more options and various locations (ie top, 45deg and side) 100% agree with Mark. You can't beat a Spuhr for the modularity and flexibility that they offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weejohn Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 When i look at getting a new set of mounts i always just go straight to tier one , especially now the do accessory rails to fit on top and 45 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMLE Posted October 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 It’s looking like I’m not going to be disappointed either way! Not heard of Era-Tac Shuggy, I feel a google coming on...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch-22 Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 I’ve had Tier One single mount previously and they are nice. But I personally never really liked the narrow central section - I always felt it needed more ‘beef’ there. But machining and finish wise, very nice. Ive since moved on and currently own an Era-Tac single piece QD mount for my big .338 and have had zero discernible shift. I’ve taken the mount on and off dozens of times and never seen a shift in zero, regardless of barrel/calibre used on the gun. On my more recent acquisition, I went with a SPHUR single mount. Again, machining and finish is really top notch. The main thing I like about the SPUHR over the Tier One is both the low profile (it’s narrow on the sides, thus giving a better view of the parallax and windage turrets) and the central saddle is just a bit thicker/beefier. Plus mounting screws/piccatinny ‘bars’ are located along the entire length of the mount, not just under the rings at the front and back. So there’s more engagement on the rail along the entire length of the mount. I think all are excellent quality and you can’t go wrong with any of the choices. I just happen to value the QD and no shift feature of the Era-Tac and the low profile (plus 5 mounting screws) of the SPUHR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapua Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 Buy the one that mounts your scope at the optimum height Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch-22 Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, lapua said: Buy the one that mounts your scope at the optimum height I’d agree with that if you don’t have an adjustable cheekpiece. If you do have an adjustable cheekpiece then this isn’t relevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapua Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Catch-22 said: I’d agree with that if you don’t have an adjustable cheekpiece. If you do have an adjustable cheekpiece then this isn’t relevant. Actually it is relevant, even with an adjustable cheekpiece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMLE Posted October 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 Thanks again folks. The Era-Tec products look good and a similar price too which I wasn’t expecting. Originally I was torn between two..... now it’s three! I think Sphur is a nose ahead at the mo despite my desire to support a British producer in Tier One. Era-Tec coming in neck and neck with Tier One, it’s a photo finish I think. Any more views? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One on top of two Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 I have sphur on all my rifles , never let me down ..no change in POI when I take scopes off . and I have never had ring marks with sphur just a rock solid bit of kit . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Spuhr. Absolutely no contest. You will never have an issue of any kind, and there will be an exact solution to your mounting venture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiew Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 +1 for spuhr guaranteed a flat level scope , bought a small torque wrench aswell just to make sure all is correct as per instructions . Also a mirage band hook at the front - rather pricey but hey ho . PM2 3-27 x56 on top . Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds1 Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Between me and a mate we have seven or 8 sets of Spuhr mounts - excellent and excellent customer service - I’ve only had one issue the side clamp cracking on a cantilever mount. I emailed Spuhr, had a reply within the hour asking for my shipping address and number stamped on the part. Replacement arrived in a couple of days. Noticed the new part had been beefed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiew Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Forgot to say I took the photo to remind me of where to mount the unit if I take it off for any reason . Done this for all my rifles as mount night vision in the winter and scopes for spring and summer on some of them . Cheers Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMLE Posted October 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 Well, I’m persuaded, thanks Gents. Sphur it shall be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellboy Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 you wont be sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejg223 Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Have Spuhr mounts on most of my rifles and Spuhr pica rail on one. Very happy with all of them including the one piece hunting mounts. Way prefer them over ERA. Never had Tier One mounts yet. Hakan told me they did some tests mounting any mount to a pica rail dry vs rail oiled. Fitting mounts with lube of some sort was much better. Lower friction allows the surfaces to slide into their natural position which leads to better holding if the scope gets a knock. edi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMLE Posted October 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Well Optics Warehouse now have a chunk of my money and I should have a chunk of Sphur tomorrow all being well. Thanks to all that responded....... now I just have to hide it from “her indoors” and pretend I’ve had it for years.....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, SMLE said: Well Optics Warehouse now have a chunk of my money and I should have a chunk of Sphur tomorrow all being well. Thanks to all that responded....... now I just have to hide it from “her indoors” and pretend I’ve had it for years.....! I'll confirm you've had it for years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucraft Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Sorry to piggy back on this but kind a relevant. Anyone using the spuhr hunting mounts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejg223 Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Have two sets, both 34mm both the lower version. edi ps. that Rem 700 also has the 20 MOA Spuhr rail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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