Nikon P-233 Mount venting

[Zibner]

So I buy a Nikon scope for my AR and it comes with the P-233 mount, I'm all happy until I go to assemble the mount "no fit" what's the chances of buying a mount specifically designed for an AR just to find out my rail is just a bit to big %#*&#%& and it won't work. Since it was a package deal and a good price I won't send it back just look for new 1 inch rings.

 

[Boom Boom]

Are to trying to mount the rings onto the rail from the top? If you are, trying sliding the rings on from either end of the rail.

 

[tc617]

Just as Boom Boom recommended;

You must seperate your upper from the lower, remove the BCG and charging handle, and slide them on from the rear of the rail.

 

[lx1x]

what they said.. ^^^^^^

 

[Zibner]

When I saw it was a slide on and not a pinch clamp I thought wow quality but when I tried to slide it on from the rear it just wouldn't go. I broke the AR down to just the upper no BCC, CH or lower and it just will not budge. Neither ring will go on so I have to assume I have a top rail that is out of spec. I'm going to have to go with the pinch type mounts.

 

[Zibner]

I had to use a mallet and beet it on but it's now on ;-)

 

[silanehead]

Ahh. The old reliable BFH.

 

[Overboost44]

I have an Nikon M-223 XR mount in the classifieds. http://www.mdshooters.com/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=20852

 

[bman940]

mount

Zib., What are the chances, that stuff usually happens to me. Honestly, you are the first person I have heard from that has been unable to get your mount to slide over your picatinny rail.
I know that doesn't help you in anyway. Do your best to not use a hammer by the way. The M-223 XR is a 3 piece AR mount that should fit, though with your width being off you may need something special.

 

[imtan8]

I have the P-series mount on my AR. Slide it from the back just pull back the charging handle.

 

[ground chuck]

I have the P-series mount on my AR. Slide it from the back just pull back the charging handle.

+1

 

[Zibner]

Tough angle

Zib., What are the chances, that stuff usually happens to me. Honestly, you are the first person I have heard from that has been unable to get your mount to slide over your picatinny rail.
I know that doesn't help you in anyway. Do your best to not use a hammer by the way. The M-223 XR is a 3 piece AR mount that should fit, though with your width being off you may need something special.

Now that I have the mount installed and the scope attached it's tough sighting with the scope so low do you have this issue? What's your prefered distance for shooting?