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Posted: 2/9/2017 11:10:31 PM EDT
Looking to purchase a scope and a scope mount in the near future. The scope is either going to be a Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x 24mm or Primary Arms 1-6x 24mm.
What scope mount should I purchase? I like the Aero Ultralight but am stuck between the 3 options avail. I understand the differences but don't understand what the results will be for this particular scope. I'm pretty sure I want the extended or SPR as I like the idea of having extra real estate in front of the scope. I plan on mounting my red dot at a 45 in front. I am already limited as I went for a lighter hand guard. Any help? 
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Posted: 2/9/2017 11:26:26 PM EDT
[#1]
I wasn't sure which I needed, so I took the extended. I picked up the PA 1-6x which should get here Saturday so I'll let you know if it works for me. Seems like the SPR is for a larger scope.
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Posted: 2/9/2017 11:51:22 PM EDT
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Having used all of them since they came out with a variety of optics, I only use the SPR now. For a 1-6, SPR for sure.
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Posted: 2/10/2017 12:13:12 AM EDT
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Having used all of them since they came out with a variety of optics, I only use the SPR now. For a 1-6, SPR for sure. For what reason? |
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Posted: 2/10/2017 12:33:24 AM EDT
[#4]
I use the SPR mount for my PA 1-6
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Posted: 2/10/2017 9:11:18 AM EDT
[#5]
SPR
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Posted: 2/10/2017 10:43:56 AM EDT
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For what reason? Eye relief. |
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Posted: 2/10/2017 11:17:02 AM EDT
[#7]
You should decide which one you need based on how much eye relief the scope has and how you shoulder/shoot the gun.
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Posted: 2/10/2017 1:23:44 PM EDT
[#8]
Now y'all got me spooked. Hopefully the extended will work for me.
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Posted: 2/10/2017 1:31:58 PM EDT
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Now y'all got me spooked. Hopefully the extended will work for me. That PA 1-6x has quite a bit of eye relief (4"-4.5"), so depending on how you shoot, it may or may not work well for you. Do you shoot "nose to charging handle" or do you typically have the stock scooted out a few (or more) notches (with your head resting farther away from the CH)? |
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Posted: 2/10/2017 1:54:09 PM EDT
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That PA 1-6x has quite a bit of eye relief (4"-4.5"), so depending on how you shoot, it may or may not work well for you. Do you shoot "nose to charging handle" or do you typically have the stock scooted out a few (or more) notches (with your head resting farther away from the CH)? Generally a few notches back, but with this new setup I can't tell ya, it's my first variable and going on a new rifle. Previously I was using a Sig 3x prism that came on an M400. In addition I've used irons and ACOG on an M16A4 with its fixed stock. Not sure yet where I'll need the variable mounted which is why I went with the extended, seemed like a safe middle ground. |
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Posted: 2/10/2017 2:15:48 PM EDT
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Generally a few notches back, but with this new setup I can't tell ya, it's my first variable and going on a new rifle. Previously I was using a Sig 3x prism that came on an M400. In addition I've used irons and ACOG on an M16A4 with its fixed stock. Not sure yet where I'll need the variable mounted which is why I went with the extended, seemed like a safe middle ground. You'll probably be alright then. |
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Posted: 2/10/2017 3:44:42 PM EDT
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I would go with SPR
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Posted: 2/10/2017 5:05:58 PM EDT
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I use the SPR mount for my PA 1-6 I should have bought the SPR instead of the extended for my PA 1-6X! 
I have to run the stock further out than I like just to get eye relief, but it's not a deal breaker. |
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Posted: 2/12/2017 1:36:08 PM EDT
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I just went through the same thing. I was looking hard at the Strike Eagle, PA 1x6 & 1x8, but settled on the Leupold VXR-Patrol. I purchased the Aero SPR mount and it works perfectly for me. The SPR gave me the eye relief I needed.
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Posted: 2/12/2017 5:17:35 PM EDT
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I went with the Extended for my 4-18 Bushnell and wish I would've went with the SPR because I'm not able to get the scope far enough forward to put my head quite where I want it. It works like it is but it's not ideal for me.
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Posted: 2/13/2017 9:36:44 PM EDT
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Does the scope need to be centered between the two rings, or can it get pushed forward some, as long as it's not over-tightened?
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Posted: 2/14/2017 12:02:07 AM EDT
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Does the scope need to be centered between the two rings, or can it get pushed forward some, as long as it's not over-tightened? The scope does not need to be centered. |
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Posted: 2/18/2017 5:14:20 PM EDT
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For Trijicon 1-8 which Aero mount would be best SPR or Extended? Will a MBUS pro be able to be still mounted? I have Matrix/MAS Side Charge Upper that I want to mount this too. I think the rear sight mount a little bit froward than regular upper.
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Posted: 3/2/2017 4:17:56 PM EDT
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I used SPR on my Recce
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Posted: 3/2/2017 4:48:49 PM EDT
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timely thread given the PA 1-6x is on sale
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Posted: 3/3/2017 3:30:13 PM EDT
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timely thread given the PA 1-6x is on sale Just picked up two yesterday for the wife's and my 3-Gun rifles. Wish I had found this thread before ordering, I went with the extended mount too. |
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Posted: 3/4/2017 4:36:45 PM EDT
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i would use the extended. The SPR is going to be difficult to get your eye relief with. looks like it will place the scope too far forward. i mount my scopes even with the rear of the receiver. The SPR seems like the mount is going to hinder that. also looking again at the pic the mount will surely interfere with you rear sight.
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Posted: 3/5/2017 10:54:21 PM EDT
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SPR
You want that extended to the max, as you don't want to bridge your upper reciever and handguard when mounting the scope, although a one piece mount will minimize the negatives caused by doing this. However, on an AR, you're going to have issues getting the scope far enough forward for proper eye relief with anything other than the SPR. What's more, I think it's probably better for balance when the scope is actually mounted farther back, but I suppose rifle balance is all about personal preference. I prefer to keep as much weight away from the front end as possible, as this makes the rifle feel more nimble when doing quick transition shooting. |
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Posted: 3/6/2017 11:42:41 AM EDT
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If you go with the SPR you have the ability to move it forward as far as possible. If it turns out you don't need that much the mount can just sit farther back on the upper.
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Posted: 3/7/2017 10:36:52 AM EDT
[#25]
Prefer the SPR between all three. I was between extended and SPR, as well.
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