My son got a new AR for Christmas,and me knowing nothing about them.(bolt action guy) have a question. Its a flat top model,and I have a Sig Sauer Whiskey 3 ,3/9 scope I'd like to put on it. What mount do you suggest. I know on my bolt guns I want there scope as low as possible,it does have the top rail,and he'll be using it mostly for predator hunting. Thanks for helping me out
My son got a new AR for Christmas,and me knowing nothing about them.(bolt action guy) have a question. Its a flat top model,and I have a Sig Sauer Whiskey 3 ,3/9 scope I'd like to put on it. What mount do you suggest. I know on my bolt guns I want there scope as low as possible,it does have the top rail,and he'll be using it mostly for predator hunting. Thanks for helping me out
On an AR15 you need an AR-height scope mount, not just "as low as possible". Look at the placement of the stock comb vs the top of the receiver, compared to your bolt guns, and you'll understand why.
There are a number of good quality AR scope mounts, but I recommend avoiding the cheaper chinese junk and the slightly more expensive Burris/Nikon/Weaver rebranded chinese junk. On the low end of the price scale for a good quality mount, Aero Precision or Leupold IMS are a good bet, or step up to the $150+ range and take your pick with ADM, Larue, and several other brands like that.
If you want a Cadillac, the Geissele mount is the one to get. It gives you the optimum height over the bore for both prone and offhand shooting. Those 1.5" above the deck mounts are too high for anything other than offhand. https://geissele.com/ar15-m4-super-precision-scope-mount.html
I've got an Aero, but took it off and put it back in the box after a year or so. It's a nice, light, mount; but the ring screws kept backing out and causing issues, even when tightened to "white knuckle" inch pounds. Loc Tite would probably cure that, but a pard had his set up with Burris Tactical Mediums, and I liked the lower location better, so I went that route. With a 6x SWFA SS with a Butler Creek Cap, it'll clear (barely) the front rail, and that scope is long enough to give plenty of mounting latitude. The Geissele's look slick, I just didn't want to go that much scratch for a mount. I did pony up for one of their Super Dynamic Enhanced triggers and don't regret that move one bit. I could probably feel love for one of their forends too, when my rich Uncle escapes from debtors prison.
If you want a Cadillac, the Geissele mount is the one to get. It gives you the optimum height over the bore for both prone and offhand shooting. Those 1.5" above the deck mounts are too high for anything other than offhand. https://geissele.com/ar15-m4-super-precision-scope-mount.html
The Geissele mount in your link is 1.54" height, like most other quality mounts.
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That one is more optimal at 1.3" and also a top of the line mount for serious shooters. 1.5" is too high for most people in prone. 1.5 is generally for 3 gunners and the like who don't do much prone.
That one is more optimal at 1.3" and also a top of the line mount for serious shooters. 1.5" is too high for most people in prone. 1.5 is generally for 3 gunners and the like who don't do much prone.
One thing is for sure, there is no one size fits all for scope mounts.
If you look around, Nightforce, Geissele, LaRue, Badger Ordnance, SPUHR, all of which are geared towards the precicion shooting crowd, make scope mounts for the AR that are 1.5" in height. Some offer lower options but the 1.5" is pretty standard across the board. For me, its about perfect for any position. With a 50mm or larger objective, any lower would be touching the front rail. Just something to consider.
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John 8:12 "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
Some of the Chinese junk works pretty good if you're not fixed like a Rockefeller.
Burris PEPR and Vortex Cantilever come to mind.
The Warne XSkel is a great mount that's made in the USA and comes in a few colors as well. You can find the Warne for under $100 usually if you look hard enough.
I use Larue SPR LT104 mounts. I'm not sure what'd I do if I needed more. Larue is pricey, but I've never wished I had something else. He got me hooked back when he was in a pissing contest with A.R.M.S. and offered to swap one of his mounts for any of theirs. I later bought a second at full price and then another set of 30mm rings at full price. His shît is sweet, but it's kinda like buying a Saturn.
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