I have used both mounts extensively on various PCP air rifles for over a year. Both hold zero as well as their non-adjustable counterparts, even when I carried the guns by the scope (which I often do, and do not wish to debate right now 
). Both are made with very good materials (screws that don't strip, clean finish on aluminum). In short, both do the job as promised perfectly, and are worth the price.
So, what is different about them? In short, No Limit mounts provide far more adjustability. And, the Sportsmatch mounts have a nicer finish.
Sportsmatch ATP61 mounts look fantastic - especially on Daystate and Air Arms rifles (no surprise, since they are made in England). The color and finish match the shroud on my Wolverine so well that it looks like they were made specifically for it. FX mounts are more "angular" and lack that "soft", matte finish seen on Sportsmatch mounts.
FX No limit mounts have enough adjustability to zero an air rifle well beyond 200 yards (Of course, the maximum angle depends on how far apart they are mounted on the scope). That was the furthest I tested them, and I used less than half of the potential angle of the mounts. In my best guess, No Limit mounts have 2-3x more potential adjustability than the Sportsmatch rings.
Both rings suit their manufacturers perfectly. I say this because although both are adjustable, their designs came from very different origins. The Sportsmatch mounts are clearly designed for air rifle use - and more specifically for English air rifle use. They have that "style matters" look to them - the same kind of detail put into Daystate, Air Arms, BSA, etc. Sportsmatch did not design an abundance of adjustability into the rings because it was not needed, given the English power restrictions and [comparatively] close-range hunting style.
The FX mounts were made for air rifle use (of course), BUT they were also made to compliment FX's line of arrow-shooting guns. Arrows fly slower and drop considerably faster than pellets. Without adjustable mounts, most scopes would run out of elevation in 30 yards or less. And since these arrow guns are capable of sub-inch 3 shot groups at 50 yards, it would have been a real shame not to be able to stretch things out. Using the No Limit rings, I can zero my arrow guns as far away as 100 yards (furthest tested). They are a must for any arrow-shooters.
Have a look for yourself. Sportsmatch ATP61 on the left. FX No Limit on the right.
). Both are made with very good materials (screws that don't strip, clean finish on aluminum). In short, both do the job as promised perfectly, and are worth the price.So, what is different about them? In short, No Limit mounts provide far more adjustability. And, the Sportsmatch mounts have a nicer finish.
Sportsmatch ATP61 mounts look fantastic - especially on Daystate and Air Arms rifles (no surprise, since they are made in England). The color and finish match the shroud on my Wolverine so well that it looks like they were made specifically for it. FX mounts are more "angular" and lack that "soft", matte finish seen on Sportsmatch mounts.
FX No limit mounts have enough adjustability to zero an air rifle well beyond 200 yards (Of course, the maximum angle depends on how far apart they are mounted on the scope). That was the furthest I tested them, and I used less than half of the potential angle of the mounts. In my best guess, No Limit mounts have 2-3x more potential adjustability than the Sportsmatch rings.
Both rings suit their manufacturers perfectly. I say this because although both are adjustable, their designs came from very different origins. The Sportsmatch mounts are clearly designed for air rifle use - and more specifically for English air rifle use. They have that "style matters" look to them - the same kind of detail put into Daystate, Air Arms, BSA, etc. Sportsmatch did not design an abundance of adjustability into the rings because it was not needed, given the English power restrictions and [comparatively] close-range hunting style.
The FX mounts were made for air rifle use (of course), BUT they were also made to compliment FX's line of arrow-shooting guns. Arrows fly slower and drop considerably faster than pellets. Without adjustable mounts, most scopes would run out of elevation in 30 yards or less. And since these arrow guns are capable of sub-inch 3 shot groups at 50 yards, it would have been a real shame not to be able to stretch things out. Using the No Limit rings, I can zero my arrow guns as far away as 100 yards (furthest tested). They are a must for any arrow-shooters.
Have a look for yourself. Sportsmatch ATP61 on the left. FX No Limit on the right.
