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Posted: 8/15/2013 9:11:31 AM EDT
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I'm looking at mounting options for my Vortex Viper 1-4. The huge majority of people seem to use mounts instead of rings. Why is this? I see why some people want a cantilever mount, but why mounts over rings in a non-cantilever mount?
Also, I have no interest in a QD mount, so what does something like a Larue or American Defense get me over a Burris Pepr or Aero Ultralight mount? Thanks for any insight |
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One piece is more rigid and the "rings" are perfectly aligned since they are part of the base.
(Separate rings will also be perfectly aligned IF installed properly) You can get Larue as "Non-quick detach" for $50 less. Equal quality "mounts" and "separate ring sets" are similar price. ETA: many of the mounts you would look at are designed for use with an AR flat top. They will position the sight at the proper height. Most have a cantilever design because without it many scopes will not be able to be mounted in the proper position for correct eye relief. If you use rings, then you need to figure out the right height (many companies measure differently) unless they are marketed for an AR15 Flat top. You would need to be sure both rings are on the receiver when you mount the scope. That might not be possible (or less than ideal location) depending on the scope. You want to avoid having the front ring on the forearm rail due to alignment and stress issues on the scope. |
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One piece is more rigid and the "rings" are perfectly aligned since they are part of the base. (Separate rings will also be perfectly aligned IF installed properly) You can get Larue as "Non-quick detach" for $50 less. Equal quality "mounts" and "separate ring sets" are similar price. ETA: many of the mounts you would look at are designed for use with an AR flat top. They will position the sight at the proper height. Most have a cantilever design because without it many scopes will not be able to be mounted in the proper position for correct eye relief. If you use rings, then you need to figure out the right height (many companies measure differently) unless they are marketed for an AR15 Flat top. You would need to be sure both rings are on the receiver when you mount the scope. That might not be possible (or less than ideal location) depending on the scope. You want to avoid having the front ring on the forearm rail due to alignment and stress issues on the scope. This. I actually do use rings on one of my "tactical" semi-auto rifles. They're Badger Ordnance, so around the same price as a LaRue mount. It's not an AR-15, so the height you get with most mounts is too much for a proper cheek weld. |
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