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I've got an SWFA 1-4x24 scope on the way to go on my Ruger AR-556 so I've started shopping for scope mounts. I don't want to spend more than $100 on a mount, so I've been looking at the Leupold and Burris mounts, among others. In my shopping I ran across the Primary Arms extended scope mount; at $60 it looks like a good deal. Anyone have one? If so, how do you like it?

for the $$$ it can't be beat

PA stands behind their products to boot!

Have you used it? If so, with what scope? How positive are the mounting bolts? Any front to back or side play when the mount is tightened down?

Check out the Aero Precision mount for an inexpensive mount...

I have used it.....is it my favorite nope, not by a long shot

It is what it is..... $60 mount made in China

My current favorite is on 2 rifles now with zero issues for $75

Made in the USA DNZ Freedom Reaper

I like the Burris PEPR mount. Rock solid.

Bulky, huge, crude, and heavy...just another Chinese made, extruded mount. This one just happens to have a brand name.

This is the DNZ Freedom Reaper mount holding a 1.5-5 VX3 Leupold

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I have 2-$200+ Nightforce brand AR15 extended scope mounts holding high dollar Leupold and Nightforce scopes and I also have 2 of these
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They are holding a one-inch and 30mm lower end scopes on M4s and despite their origin and cost I haven't had an issue with either one of them. I liked the versatility and figured I try one, and bought another when I needed another knock-around M4 scope and was not sure what I'd end up with.....

Are they as bullet-proof as my Nightforce versions - I highly doubt it, but then for less than $40 shipped they have worked for me over a year now without complaint.

That DNZ mounting system looks a little skimpy to hold up a 16-20 oz SWFA scope. Might be ok for a 12 oz loopy but there are lots of options for beefier mounts for beefier scopes. RR, Mod 1 sales, Armalite or even a cantilever riser and rings. Just saying...

TWR

I agree

If I was putting a bigger optic on a harder kicker I wouldn't use the DNZ

But the rifle I have pictured is a bull barreled 22LR so no worries

Really? Who Knew? Damn shame then that it works well, eh?

It is Chinese, it is extruded, and to me it seems a tad heavier than a PEPR, but it is very nice and works well. I have one on my 5.56 and really like it. Primary stands behind their product as stated.

If you want the same mount with quick release cam locks, by the very same mount (less Primary's Guarantee, mind you) from this place:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TMS-One-Pie...-Locks-/131583380647?hash=item1ea2fb0ca7

I have one and it is very nice

The DNZ isn't going to move unless the scope weight 100+ pounds! I would look at Nikon (made by Warne), one of the DNZ mounts or anything besides a PA. PA is the junk of the AR world.

DNZ, Aero Precision, Warne, Nikon, Leupold, and others sell quality mounts at affordable prices...there is absolutely zero reason to go with cheap crap.

life is too short to chase accuracy with a questionable scope mount.

I've got a PEPR on one of my AR's and it is rock friggin solid and tough as nails. Then again, that's why I bought it!

Yeah, the Chinese can design and manufacture smartphones and ICBMs but they can't seem to overcome the technological hurdle of making a one-piece scope mount.

I am sure they can..they just havent.

It has nothing to due with design but everything to do with materials.

Chinese steel, aluminum and copper are low grade but if you want to just shoot a few rounds now and then and say you have an AR, go ahead.