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Posted: 8/5/2022 11:56:00 PM EDT
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I have been testing out of Swampfox's Hostile Environment mounts. My preliminary finding is that it is in the "Good enough" category with other Chinese mounts like the Burris PEPR and SWFA SSALT. It will probably hold onto a scope, mount straight enough to let you get a good zero and hold that zero adequately through a reasonable amount of indifferent handling. It doesn't have the best design, material or workmanship, it doesn't inspire confidence or pride of ownership. It does seem to be marginally adequate.
Marginally adequate isn't in and of itself a terrible thing. The US military is the best in the world and the vast majority of the equipment they are supplied with is no better than marginally adequate. I like to do better when I can, but you have to decide where your priorities are. |
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Posted: 8/6/2022 12:10:02 AM EDT
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Really good response. Thank you
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Posted: 8/6/2022 12:42:18 AM EDT
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I've had issues with an Aero Precision and a Burris PEPR mount where each had a wandering zero. Those specific mounts were sold, however I still have one of each that is working fine. While most of those budget mounts are probably "good enough", the uncertainty keeps me from trusting them completely. I keep them around on an ultralight rig and a budget rig respectively.
For my midrange optics geared towards precision or hard use, I have Warne, ADM and LaRue mounts that I trust to hold zero through some abuse. |
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Posted: 8/6/2022 1:11:50 AM EDT
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Nah, cheap and effective man.
I love a bunch of Aero but their mounts are just lol. 
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Posted: 8/6/2022 1:51:06 AM EDT
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Warne X skel is my recommendation for bang for the Buck. I have ADM, one of which broke during a match. I just got into badger which is honestly looking like the best mount if you want a red dot offset or if you need a higher scope mount. They’re not cheap though.
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Posted: 8/6/2022 1:52:49 AM EDT
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Imho...the Leupold Mark AR is one of the best mounts for the money...and it's made in the USA.
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Posted: 8/6/2022 2:36:22 AM EDT
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I've used multiple Burris PEPR mounts. I'm not sure you could break one on purpose. That said, I buy good stuff when I can.
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Posted: 8/6/2022 3:04:07 AM EDT
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I had a UTG Accusync mount that I couldn't get zero'd when I switched rifles. In the process I found my elevation was two clicks off from being bottomed out. Literally had to use my BDC to get on target to finish the day out.
Watch RKB Armory. They have some pretty good deals on used stuff. I got a Kinetic Development mount for the same cost as my Warne X-Skel non QD. |
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Posted: 8/6/2022 11:23:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Warne X skel is my recommendation for bang for the Buck. I have ADM, one of which broke during a match. I just got into badger which is honestly looking like the best mount if you want a red dot offset or if you need a higher scope mount. They’re not cheap though. what failed on the adm? |
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Posted: 8/6/2022 12:35:07 PM EDT
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Warne xskel, weaver msr are good non-china mounts. MI, ADM, and larue have all been good for a bit more $.
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Posted: 8/6/2022 12:55:04 PM EDT
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I just got a Samson RPM, I'm very impressed so far. Not ultra cheap, but not expensive.
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Posted: 8/6/2022 12:59:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Warne xskel, weaver msr are good non-china mounts. MI, ADM, and larue have all been good for a bit more $. Where did you see that Warne and Weaver are not made in China? I was always under the impression they both were? Does it say on them that they are made in the USA? Thanks. |
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Posted: 8/6/2022 2:31:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Where did you see that Warne and Weaver are not made in China? I was always under the impression they both were? Does it say on them that they are made in the USA? Thanks. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Warne xskel, weaver msr are good non-china mounts. MI, ADM, and larue have all been good for a bit more $. Where did you see that Warne and Weaver are not made in China? I was always under the impression they both were? Does it say on them that they are made in the USA? Thanks. Where are Warne scope Mounts made? the USA We are proudly based out of the Pacific Northwest in Tualatin, Oregon. Our products are made in the USA and we are completely hands on during the whole manufacturer process. Iirc at least the mounts that warne oems say made in the USA -Brownells -AR Stoner/Midway Imo the ar stoner brand is better because its all black with no billboard lettering. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1019614720 |
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Posted: 8/6/2022 3:10:42 PM EDT
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Warne is definitely US made.
Only the Weaver Premium mounts are US made. |
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Posted: 8/6/2022 5:18:24 PM EDT
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I have the Warne SKEL 1” & 30 mm 20 MOA mounts, Brownell’s and Midway USA Stoner mounts. The biggest difference is the weight as there is more material in the the Stoner mount compared to the Brownell’s and Warne Mounts. I haven’t encountered any problems mounting or using these mounts for a few years.
I also have a Vortex CM 202 mount which uses Allen or Torx screws for attaching to 1913 rail. No issue with the 30 mm Vortex mount but definetly not quick disconnect. |
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Posted: 8/7/2022 3:39:38 PM EDT
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The only person the mount has to impress is you. Impress others with the results that mount delivers.
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