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Posted: 2/16/2015 6:49:20 PM EDT
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I have a Smith M&P 15 Moe. I recently bought a Leupold VX-R patrol 1.25 x 4 for it.
I need a mount. Was thinking about an Aero Precision or Larue, but the more I read about mounts, the more I see almost exclusively glowing reviews for Bobro. This is the mount I am currently considering: http://swfa.com/Bobro-Precision-Optic-30mm-Mount-P47215.aspx Any reason why this won't work for me? They also have extended version of same mount, should I consider that? Thanks in advance for any advice. |
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I'm a big fan of this one, although it's not QD... http://www.leupold.com/hunting-shooting/mounting-systems/integral-mounting-systems/mark-2-ims-30mm-integral-mounting-system/
Typically around $99 and it's not as bulky/heavy as some of the other tactical cantilever mounts. |
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I currently have a couple LaRue's and Bobro's I'm using. I honestly believe they are equal in quailty and function. I like that the Bobro is self adjusting but I like the LaRue levers much better. The Bobro is kinda fat in the lever area for me.
They both return to zero pretty dang good. ADM's are ok but in my experience, and I used two for quite a while, they don't return to zero quite a well and they definitely rust much easier. |
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I just got my first Bobro mount in today, a compact ACOG high mount, and it is awesome. I plan on buying a more traditional style scope in the near future, and will most likely buy a Bobro mount for that as well. I used to buy LaRue. +1 Bobro is really gaining traction. It returns to zero every time. It weighed 7.75oz on my scale. I sold it today to get the Aero ultralight (3.3oz). Trying to save weight. 1/4lb saved! I have another bobro on my PA 4-14 ACSS. Love them. |
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If you want a couple more very nice higher end mounts to throw in the mix check out Aadland, Spuhr, Knight's Arm., JP Enterprises, & American Rifle Co. Out of all of them I think Spuhr is the absolute best there is, but others would do the job just as well i'm sure for a little less cash.
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I have a Smith M&P 15 Moe. I recently bought a Leupold VX-R patrol 1.25 x 4 for it. I need a mount. Was thinking about an Aero Precision or Larue, but the more I read about mounts, the more I see almost exclusively glowing reviews for Bobro. This is the mount I am currently considering: http://swfa.com/Bobro-Precision-Optic-30mm-Mount-P47215.aspx Any reason why this won't work for me? They also have extended version of same mount, should I consider that? Thanks in advance for any advice. Bobro is amazing for a QD mount. Aero is amazing for a non-QD mount. LaRue is old technology, but that doesn't mean it's bad or ineffective. USSOCOM used LT mounts when testing the MK6. Both did fine. All depends on who you like/dislike personally, and what your goals are. For example, there is gear I refuse to buy because of who made/sells it, even though it works just fine. Politics and favorites play a role now days when we have so many viable options. Politics aside, Bobro sets the bar for RTZ. Aero, for weight. |
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If you go Bobro and need to decide what "forward, slightly forward, or standard" configuration, this picture may help. The toughest thing is trying to figure out which configuration will be optimal and give you more room for flexibility.
IMO the standard can do everything the slightly forward can do in terms of adjustments and more. The slightly forward is NOT more foward! However it does look a bit better for 1-4x scopes as the rear of these scopes are rear end heavy in terms of aesthetics. From top down: 2.5-10x32mm Vortex PST Extra extended 30mm Slighty forward 30mm Standard 30mm 1-4x Vortex PST Slightly forward 30mm 
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Bobro is amazing for a QD mount. Aero is amazing for a non-QD mount. LaRue is old technology, but that doesn't mean it's bad or ineffective. USSOCOM used LT mounts when testing the MK6. Both did fine. All depends on who you like/dislike personally, and what your goals are. For example, there is gear I refuse to buy because of who made/sells it, even though it works just fine. Politics and favorites play a role now days when we have so many viable options. Politics aside, Bobro sets the bar for RTZ. Aero, for weight. Quoted:
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I have a Smith M&P 15 Moe. I recently bought a Leupold VX-R patrol 1.25 x 4 for it. I need a mount. Was thinking about an Aero Precision or Larue, but the more I read about mounts, the more I see almost exclusively glowing reviews for Bobro. This is the mount I am currently considering: http://swfa.com/Bobro-Precision-Optic-30mm-Mount-P47215.aspx Any reason why this won't work for me? They also have extended version of same mount, should I consider that? Thanks in advance for any advice. Bobro is amazing for a QD mount. Aero is amazing for a non-QD mount. LaRue is old technology, but that doesn't mean it's bad or ineffective. USSOCOM used LT mounts when testing the MK6. Both did fine. All depends on who you like/dislike personally, and what your goals are. For example, there is gear I refuse to buy because of who made/sells it, even though it works just fine. Politics and favorites play a role now days when we have so many viable options. Politics aside, Bobro sets the bar for RTZ. Aero, for weight. We are talking RTZ of essentially .1 MOA for LaRue and Bobro, and close to that for ADM. according to the data above. Anybody here with the rifle and skill to do that? As far as amount of rail contact as between LaRue and Bobro, when do we reach a point where being secure does not improve with more length of contact? Tactical two piece rings have less bearing surface against the rail, and no one seems to think them inferior in holding ability. I think the difference in ADM, LaRue and Bobro is largely a marketing effort to create distinctions without a practical, real world, difference, even under extreme conditions. All three are so good that the difference is pretty much a beauty contest. rather than one of performance. |
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We are talking RTZ of essentially .1 MOA for LaRue and Bobro, and close to that for ADM. according to the data above. Anybody here with the rifle and skill to do that? As far as amount of rail contact as between LaRue and Bobro, when do we reach a point where being secure does not improve with more length of contact? Tactical two piece rings have less bearing surface against the rail, and no one seems to think them inferior in holding ability. I think the difference in ADM, LaRue and Bobro is largely a marketing effort to create distinctions without a practical, real world, difference, even under extreme conditions. All three are so good that the difference is pretty much a beauty contest. rather than one of performance. Quoted:
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I have a Smith M&P 15 Moe. I recently bought a Leupold VX-R patrol 1.25 x 4 for it. I need a mount. Was thinking about an Aero Precision or Larue, but the more I read about mounts, the more I see almost exclusively glowing reviews for Bobro. This is the mount I am currently considering: http://swfa.com/Bobro-Precision-Optic-30mm-Mount-P47215.aspx Any reason why this won't work for me? They also have extended version of same mount, should I consider that? Thanks in advance for any advice. Bobro is amazing for a QD mount. Aero is amazing for a non-QD mount. LaRue is old technology, but that doesn't mean it's bad or ineffective. USSOCOM used LT mounts when testing the MK6. Both did fine. All depends on who you like/dislike personally, and what your goals are. For example, there is gear I refuse to buy because of who made/sells it, even though it works just fine. Politics and favorites play a role now days when we have so many viable options. Politics aside, Bobro sets the bar for RTZ. Aero, for weight. We are talking RTZ of essentially .1 MOA for LaRue and Bobro, and close to that for ADM. according to the data above. Anybody here with the rifle and skill to do that? As far as amount of rail contact as between LaRue and Bobro, when do we reach a point where being secure does not improve with more length of contact? Tactical two piece rings have less bearing surface against the rail, and no one seems to think them inferior in holding ability. I think the difference in ADM, LaRue and Bobro is largely a marketing effort to create distinctions without a practical, real world, difference, even under extreme conditions. All three are so good that the difference is pretty much a beauty contest. rather than one of performance. I have never seen any marketing from Bobro, it has all been word of mouth |
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