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Finally received mine. Fit and finish is excellent and it is super lightweight! Ordered the Extended Mount.
Not too sure about the ring attachment. Had to "purposefully" put some "cant" in the reticle to get it to level up with my laser line and plumb line when the rings were fully tightened down. Problem is when you fully tighten the rings, the scope rotates slightly and kept taking the reticle out of alignment. I did a search and found a Magazine Review where the Author had the same problem, but again, it's easy to fix ... just time consuming. Advice to Aero - change the design on the rings to add top bolts and get rid of the "groove lockup". Might add a little bit of weight, but would be a lot easier to assure leveling of the reticle. My 2 cents ... |
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Leveled my Rifle to a Plumb Grid I made years ago and the Scope tracked PERFECTLY on both Windage and Elevation. Everything should be good to go. Will shoot it on paper this weekend and track it up and down to make sure it's absolutely perfect. Thanks again Aero Precision. Other than the peculiar (but effective) Ring Attachment - it's a badass mount. Can't believe it's less than 3 ounces! |
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What is the possibility of making a mount that has QD attachment? I'd like to be able to rapidly mount /dismount scope as required.
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Holy crap!!
Got mine today and mounted it up with the Vortex 1-4 and daddy likes! This mount weighs next to nothing. I have yet to get it mounted up perfect and will do so tomorrow. I am too tired to get it done right tonight. Can't wait till Sunday (range day) to get the zero set. Thanks Aero. I will be back for another soon for the wife's rig. |
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Hi Guys,
I want to use one of these Ultra light mounts with a Burris FullField E1 3-9x40 scope on a flat top AR. Would you recomend I go with the standard or extended version? I like to shoot w my nose an inch or so back from the charging handle appreciate the adive, Thanks |
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Hi Guys, I want to use one of these Ultra light mounts with a Burris FullField E1 3-9x40 scope on a flat top AR. Would you recomend I go with the standard or extended version? I like to shoot w my nose an inch or so back from the charging handle appreciate the adive, Thanks View Quote Extended for sure. I "might" have been able to get away with the standard mount since I'm using a 1-4 power scope, but you definitely need the extended mount with a 3-9 power. It's a great lightweight mount ... no doubt about it. |
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Awesome thanks, that's what I figured. but wanted some feedback to be sure.
I'll be clicking in my order at Aero Precision momentarily |
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Wanted to share my extended mount with a Burris MTAC. I was worried about the position as I also shoot NTCH -1". With the Burris at 1x, the eye box is right where I want it. You'll notice that I have the mount & the scope pushed fully forward to get it right. It works great, but I have no more adjustment left. At 4x, I have to slide up completely NTCH. I love that it has three cross bolts (Larue only has two). What really hooked me was the weight & it is LITE!
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Got my 30mm extended mount today, wow is this thing light, I like it.
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Does anyone have one of the new SPR versions? Are there any pictures floating around?
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The upper ring interface is actually one of the things I really like about the Aero. The slight scope rotation was pretty easy to overcome.
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Quoted: Glad to see someone verify the weight, thanks. I had a Friday delivery as well, the images on the AP website do not do the mounts justice. http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt80/cutamerc/Forum/2014-05-02170112.jpg View Quote |
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The upper ring interface is actually one of the things I really like about the Aero. The slight scope rotation was pretty easy to overcome. View Quote I like the "look" and weight savings of the upper ring interface as well, but I'm still convinced it's a design flaw in this mount. I'd like to know your technique if it was easy. Having to guess how much to purposefully "cant" the reticle so when tightened up it was level was not easy. |
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What's that all over your zoom lever? Shrink wrap? And why did you do it. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Glad to see someone verify the weight, thanks. I had a Friday delivery as well, the images on the AP website do not do the mounts justice. http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt80/cutamerc/Forum/2014-05-02170112.jpg It's a "Cat Tail" for better manipulation of magnification settings. |
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It's a "Cat Tail" for better manipulation of magnification settings. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Glad to see someone verify the weight, thanks. I had a Friday delivery as well, the images on the AP website do not do the mounts justice. http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt80/cutamerc/Forum/2014-05-02170112.jpg It's a "Cat Tail" for better manipulation of magnification settings. Do you have the details(make, model, etc.) of that Cat Tail? |
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Where are you getting the extra extended mount? I am not seeing it on their web site.
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Glad to see someone verify the weight, thanks. I had a Friday delivery as well, the images on the AP website do not do the mounts justice. http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt80/cutamerc/Forum/2014-05-02170112.jpg View Quote |
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Where are you getting the extra extended mount? I am not seeing it on their web site. Thanks View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
Where are you getting the extra extended mount? I am not seeing it on their web site. Thanks Quoted:
Glad to see someone verify the weight, thanks. I had a Friday delivery as well, the images on the AP website do not do the mounts justice. http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt80/cutamerc/Forum/2014-05-02170112.jpg http://aeroprecisionusa.com/scope-mount/aero-precision-spr-30mm-scope-mount.html |
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I see that now. I was hoping to get a 1" SPR
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Glad to see someone verify the weight, thanks. I had a Friday delivery as well, the images on the AP website do not do the mounts justice. http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt80/cutamerc/Forum/2014-05-02170112.jpg http://aeroprecisionusa.com/scope-mount/aero-precision-spr-30mm-scope-mount.html |
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Nice home-made fix. I call "cat tails" zoom levers. I just don't like the term cat tail, a small thing.
I think it took me a couple of tries to get the reticle straight. It was just trial and error. Start to tighten down the rings, see the rotation, loosen, rotate slightly, tighten etc. 10 mins. |
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Nice home-made fix. I call "cat tails" zoom levers. I just don't like the term cat tail, a small thing. I think it took me a couple of tries to get the reticle straight. It was just trial and error. Start to tighten down the rings, see the rotation, loosen, rotate slightly, tighten etc. 10 mins. View Quote Now I'm following. Zoom lever is probably superior since it doesn't give cats any more undue credit. |
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Question, if you're not running back up optics, does getting the original or extended version of the scope matter? I shoot NTCH. Appreciate any input
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Depends on the eye relief of the scope. I always get the extended mounts, you can always position the scope in the mount forward or to the rear in the mount. Or you can move the mount to different slots.
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My 4-14 scope mounted with an aero mount sits about 2.5" from the top of the barrel to the center of the scope. It is right at 2.75"-3" from center of the barrel to the center of the scope. I'm not sure if this is the correct "number" to use when entering data into ballistics calculators. This is for my MEGA 308
I haven't measured my AR15 yet, but I use a 1-6x scope on that one with the same aero mount. I"m guessing that is right around 2-2.5" |
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I just ordered a Leupold VX-6 1-6x for my newest AR (My second I love this stuff). It's going on a 16 inch mid-length flat top. Am I correct that I should order the extended version of this for my needs?
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Don't really post here but had to comment on this mount. I got one of the 30mm extended for a Vortex 1-4. When I received the box I thought it was empty, lol.
I love love love this mount. I have come to expect quality from AP and I have never been disappointed in them. Really nice part! This makes the PEPR mount I had seem so ridiculously clunky. I like the lo profile mounting screws. Also, came with a handy little screwdriver thingy that is very useful and a nice addition to my rifle bag. Pretty sweet deal. The price/performance ratio is in a world by itself in my opinion! Total AP fanboy here. |
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Nice home-made fix. I call "cat tails" zoom levers. I just don't like the term cat tail, a small thing. I think it took me a couple of tries to get the reticle straight. It was just trial and error. Start to tighten down the rings, see the rotation, loosen, rotate slightly, tighten etc. 10 mins. View Quote Charlie Drissel invented & named 'em Cat Tails |
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No issue with the mount. I have one and think it's great. What I don't like is the term "cattail" and won't use it, no matter who invented it. Read the post just above my previous post. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I still don't like it and won't use it. What are your issues with the AP scope mounts? Ok...couldn't figure out what you meant because I thought you posted that you liked the mounts earlier in this thread....which you did. |
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To any AP Rep. following this thread....
Are there plans for the same mounts with QD?? If the answer is yes I do hope you guys can keep the price a lot cheaper than whats out there. I have had a hard time justifying the purchase of the ones I have seen. |
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I really need you guys to come out with a QD mount to put my Bobro out of business :/
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Found this thread via google...
Would this scope mount hold up to the recoil of a 45-70? |
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Finally mounted up my Leupold Mark AR 3-9x40. I purchased the standard mount before there was an extended available. I am glad I did. It is perfect for hunting. I do not shoot ntch, especially while hunting. I love this mount. It was a little tricky getting the crosshairs level as I tightened the mount. The scope wants to rotate to the right as you tighten up the screws. You have to fudge for this and find a way to make it finish at dead level. I made it work. I love the lightweight. This replaced a pepr mount and I lost 7+ oz by going to this mount. The rotation during mounting could be better, but overall I am satisfied.
I might be looking at another in the near future. Good luck ! |
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I now have three of these mounts, so far so good. I don't care for the torque head screws, I don't normally carry torque head tools with me to the range or field, so I'd much prefer a standard or Phillips screw head or even hex head.
They are very light, thin and pretty tall. Part of me thinks that they might not stand up to abuse (dropping and so on) very well. Is there a torture test video out there? Or do we have a volunteer to throw one down the driveway? Overall, the product seems like a good value for the money, and AP seems like a good company to deal with. . |
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Okay - I'm baffled - I have looked at the pics on the Aero precision web site and can seem no mounting screws for the mount.
How do you secure the mount to the rail?? Froggies magic wand? I would like to order, but hesitate in case there is some thing that I am not seeing and I got the mount and cannot use it. |
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Okay - I'm baffled - I have looked at the pics on the Aero precision web site and can seem no mounting screws for the mount. How do you secure the mount to the rail?? Froggies magic wand? I would like to order, but hesitate in case there is some thing that I am not seeing and I got the mount and cannot use it. View Quote They are there. Three torque head mounting screws along the side of the mount. |
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Okay - maybe they photoshopped the pics to make them look gorgeous! Thanks.
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I wish you guys would make standard scope rings for bolt action rifles etc.
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