QR mount options for AR15 flat top. Advice needed

getupatree · November 28, 2009, 10:02 AM

What are good mounts? I want a qr option. Do they need to be super high?
I am new to ARs and replacing the junk NC Star from earlier post with a Luepold mark AR scope. Probably 3x9x40. It has a 1 inch tube.

Need to spend 100 or less if possible. Ready to buy today

Thanks.

lmccrock · November 28, 2009, 10:26 AM

I have Warne QR rings on a couple scopes for a competition AR, one 1" and one 30mm. They go back on without having to re-zero, but I check anyway, just to be sure. Cabela's has them at $59 but I do not remember them being that much, so shop around.

The height depends on the scope bell size and the mount on the AR. Going straight onto the flat top receiver, you probably need high rings. Tricky part is getting the scope far enough forward. Usually that would mean some extension like LaRue but that is way over your budget.

Lee

Desertguns · December 2, 2009, 05:48 AM

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I have a Mark AR 4-12X40 on my flattop, in an American Defense AD Recon S-mount 1", but that mount is about $150 now. Try midwayusa.com, run AR-15 flattop search for mounts, and you'll come up with about 5 pages of options. If you want a qr mount made of aluminum, I saw some starting around $60 (ProMag, Model 1) but if you want steel (and I prefer throw-levers as opposed to thumb-nuts or the like), then American Defense ($150+), Larue (170+) and GG&G Accucam (200+) are solid performers. Wilson Combat makes a "Lo-Mount" in steel with thumb-nuts, and they sell for $80 or so. Had one of those for a few years, until I found the AD Recon-S. It has a medium height, plenty of eye relief, and a good repeatable-zero. Just my opinion, but I'd stay away from those 20 and 30 dollar mounts, you get what you pay for...

sholling · December 2, 2009, 12:09 PM

I normally recommend biting the bullet and spending $200 for a LaRue mount, however if you can't swing the best then look at Burris' AR-P.E.P.R.. What you lose going to the cheaper mount is 1 MOA repeatability when removing and reinstalling it on your rifle.

November 28, 2009, 10:02 AM	#1
getupatree Member Join Date: May 4, 2009 Posts: 36	QR mount options for AR15 flat top. Advice needed What are good mounts? I want a qr option. Do they need to be super high? I am new to ARs and replacing the junk NC Star from earlier post with a Luepold mark AR scope. Probably 3x9x40. It has a 1 inch tube. Need to spend 100 or less if possible. Ready to buy today Thanks.

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sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,261	I normally recommend biting the bullet and spending $200 for a LaRue mount, however if you can't swing the best then look at Burris' AR-P.E.P.R.. What you lose going to the cheaper mount is 1 MOA repeatability when removing and reinstalling it on your rifle. __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society.

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November 28, 2009, 10:26 AM	#2
lmccrock Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2007 Location: Red Rock. TX Posts: 820	I have Warne QR rings on a couple scopes for a competition AR, one 1" and one 30mm. They go back on without having to re-zero, but I check anyway, just to be sure. Cabela's has them at $59 but I do not remember them being that much, so shop around. The height depends on the scope bell size and the mount on the AR. Going straight onto the flat top receiver, you probably need high rings. Tricky part is getting the scope far enough forward. Usually that would mean some extension like LaRue but that is way over your budget. Lee

December 2, 2009, 05:48 AM	#3
Desertguns Member Join Date: August 21, 2009 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 39	Tree- I have a Mark AR 4-12X40 on my flattop, in an American Defense AD Recon S-mount 1", but that mount is about $150 now. Try midwayusa.com, run AR-15 flattop search for mounts, and you'll come up with about 5 pages of options. If you want a qr mount made of aluminum, I saw some starting around $60 (ProMag, Model 1) but if you want steel (and I prefer throw-levers as opposed to thumb-nuts or the like), then American Defense ($150+), Larue (170+) and GG&G Accucam (200+) are solid performers. Wilson Combat makes a "Lo-Mount" in steel with thumb-nuts, and they sell for $80 or so. Had one of those for a few years, until I found the AD Recon-S. It has a medium height, plenty of eye relief, and a good repeatable-zero. Just my opinion, but I'd stay away from those 20 and 30 dollar mounts, you get what you pay for...