|
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 1,889
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 1,889 |
I'm wanting to mount a 3-9x40 on a flat top. Got a few with red dots, wanting one scoped. I have the scope, and I have some rings. The rings are 1 .25" from bottom to center, but I believe I'll need 1.5" at least. Should I forget about traditional rings & go with a cantilever mount instead. Any suggestions on a cheap scope mount, or should I get taller rings.
Romans 5:1
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 13,205
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 13,205 |
Yes, go with a cantilever mount.
Let's Go Brandon! FJB
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 1,889
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 1,889 |
I'd try it, but my scope is 1" .
Romans 5:1
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 7,969
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 7,969 |
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Cantilever+scope+mounts+1%22&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
Never underestimate your ability to overestimate your ability.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 14,572
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 14,572 |
Politics is War by Other Means
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 47,713
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 47,713 |
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 14,572
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 14,572 |
Doncha know what a Burris PEPR is?
Politics is War by Other Means
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 47,713
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 47,713 |
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,797
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,797 |
I'd try it, but my scope is 1" . I believe Vortex markets a 1 inch version of this mount - not that cheap though. I have the 30mm version, and it is dead simple to work with. I have also used the Warne super high rings, in the 1 inch diameter, with okay results. I should look around and see if I still have them..... Kaiser Norton
The Kaiser- "If it ain't broke, I can fix that!"
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 10,126
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 10,126 |
Everyone makes a 1” version
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 150,067
Campfire Savant
|
Campfire Savant
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 150,067 |
I use the Burris PEPR on my ARs
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 150,067
Campfire Savant
|
Campfire Savant
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 150,067 |
Last edited by hanco; 04/25/21.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 1,889
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 1,889 |
Got me one on the way. I can hit an 8" target at 200 yards with a vortex sparc 2 red dot. If I make the red dot very faint & small it pretty much covers the 8" target at that distance. I've got a couple 3-9x40 scopes, vortex & a sig whiskey something or another. I'm interested in how good a group I can get with these cheap scopes. At least I'll see the target more clearly. Hope to scope it & get to range this week. Thanks for recommendations.
Romans 5:1
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 150,067
Campfire Savant
|
Campfire Savant
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 150,067 |
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 10,126
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 10,126 |
Better solutions do exist as well as 1” inserts.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 47,713
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 47,713 |
Better solutions do exist as well as 1” inserts. Those are great, if you like and use QD's.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 31,400
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 31,400 |
That was my Chinky recommendation. Skips the Burris Chinky and Vortex Chinky markups for something that does the same damned thing. Those Warhuntusa units are about gone. Possibly superior to the $90 Vortex with the thread inserts. I mean, for phucqk's sake, buy American! Another frugalicious option, under $40, if not going to war, is UTG (not to be confused with UTG Pro items that are US Made.) Same chitten thing (functionality) as Vortex, Burris PEPR, SWFA SALT etc, less coin and universally well reviewed. https://www.ebay.com/p/26014328101?iid=382531070567
"I can't be canceled, because, I don't give a fuuck!" --- Kid Rock 2022
Holocaust Deniers, the ultimate perverted dipchits: Bristoe, TheRealHawkeye, stophel, Ghostinthemachine, anyone else?
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,778
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,778 |
I'm wanting to mount a 3-9x40 on a flat top. Got a few with red dots, wanting one scoped. I have the scope, and I have some rings. The rings are 1 .25" from bottom to center, but I believe I'll need 1.5" at least. Should I forget about traditional rings & go with a cantilever mount instead. Any suggestions on a cheap scope mount, or should I get taller rings. The mount I use places centerline of the scope 1.3 Inches from the flat of the rails, it is comfortable for me to shoot standing, sitting, and prone. Standard AR sights are around 1.4 inches depending on the front post height. Definitely cantilever, Cannot recommend a cheap one, all mine are Giessele which I can definitely recommend. I once dropped an AR about 36" and it landed in the dirt on the top turret. Nightforce scope and Geissele mount, never lost zero.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 14,572
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 14,572 |
I also recommend getting the +2.5" or even + 3" forward offset.
Politics is War by Other Means
|
|
|
693 members (160user, 12344mag, 12308300, 17CalFan, 16Racing, 1234, 65 invisible),
2,700
guests, and
1,261
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,187,621
Posts18,398,558
Members73,817
|
Most Online11,491 Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|