AR15 scope mounts

[Poconnor]

It does not appear that there has been recent thread on AR scope mounts. I have two bobro mounts. I need to get another mount and I was thinking of the Geissele but it’s expensive. Anybody use the Aero mount? Besides large, ADM, bobro, Geissele and aero- who should I look at ?

[OlongJohnson]

DD has a lightweight mount, pretty similar to the Leupold lightweight, roughly similar price. Not QD. I have an older Leupold that I like and the DD recently acquired still in a box. The DD is a little neater looking. Someone on here recommended it; uses it with a fixed 2x Leupold if I remember right.

[NH Shooter]

It does not appear that there has been recent thread on AR scope mounts. I have two bobro mounts. I need to get another mount and I was thinking of the Geissele but it’s expensive. Anybody use the Aero mount? Besides large, ADM, bobro, Geissele and aero- who should I look at ?

I tried an Aero mount and promptly broke it installing it. My fault, and though they are lightweight IMO they are mighty fragile.

I gave up on QD mounts. They're usually heavier and usually have a knob or lever protruding from them (the Scalarworks is nice though). Since I don't have multiple optics to switch around on a single rifle and use offset BUIS, I really see no point in a QD mount (YMMV).

I'm currently using a Daniel Defense mount (https://danieldefense.com/daniel-defenser-1-optics-mount-double-ring.html) (also available in 30mm) that is reasonably lightweight, seems robust enough to me and is most definitely snag free.


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[Wake27]

Badger C1 is likely my favorite. Similar design as the G but a little lighter, comes in a lower 1/3 mount, and has the option of mounting offset RDS.


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[ranger]

I have multiple Aero mounts - I like them.

[CCT125US]

I picked up a Larue C.A.N. mount.

https://www.larue.com/products/lt204/

Works well, maintains zero, and the price is right for what you get.
50350

[CleverNickname]

I mainly have a bunch of ADM mounts, but I recently got a couple Scalarworks mounts and I'm really impressed with them. They're lightweight and I really like the fact that the attachment system doesn't have anything protruding.

https://scalarworks.com/quick-detach-mounts/

[Willard]

I picked up a Larue C.A.N. mount.

https://www.larue.com/products/lt204/

Works well, maintains zero, and the price is right for what you get.
50350

Not sure if you know since your rifle does not have a fixed front sight, but do you know how that mount situates the scope with a fixed front?

[CCT125US]

Not sure if you know since your rifle does not have a fixed front sight, but do you know how that mount situates the scope with a fixed front?

In general, a fixed front sight doesn't interfere with a red dot or magnified optic. On this particular rifle, I have the sun shade installed, which might interfere with a FSB. If that were the case or concearn, I could move the optic back slightly. The Vortex 6-24x50 FFP is ridiculous overkill, but I'm happy with the choice.

[Backspin]

I’ve had a good experience with my Warne XSkel mount. Sits lower to the receiver (1.44” height) so no need for a cheek riser. Cap screws are torqued at 25 in/lbs and base screws are 65 in/lbs (compared to the 15 in/lbs of the Aero mount). Has held zero with my Razor LH 1.5-8. Can be found for less than $100 if you shop around.

[Darth_Uno]

I’ve got a GG&G FLT mount, bolt-on. Didn’t see see the need for QD as I didn’t think I’d take it on and off once it was sighted in, and so far I’m right. At 5.5 oz it’s not super light, but it’s damn sure super solid.

[SD]

Picked this Areo Ultralight Mount up and haven't mounted it yet, hoping to find inexpensive glass pre-owned/demo. Will keep NH Shooter's experience in mind when installing.
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[dontshakepandas]

I mainly have a bunch of ADM mounts, but I recently got a couple Scalarworks mounts and I'm really impressed with them. They're lightweight and I really like the fact that the attachment system doesn't have anything protruding.

https://scalarworks.com/quick-detach-mounts/

I’m also a fan of Scalarworks. The weight and low profile are great, and the built in leveling screw makes mounting your scope incredibly easy.

The only downside is the price. I do have one listed in the for sale section for a considerable discount though.

[TGS]

I recently ordered a Midwest Industries QD mount along with a Trijicon Credo 2-10x36.

There's hardly any chatter about the MI QD mount, but MI makes good stuff and it has the thumbs up from atleast one big name respected dude who I can't remember right now. I veered away from Bobro, because from what I understand the mount is spring loaded and eventually the springs will take a set and you lose zero. Lots and lots reports on that all over the interwebs.

[Clusterfrack]

I've had great luck with ADM Recon mounts for 1-X and big glass on AR-type rifles. If you want the absolute best mount, Spuhr is the way to go. I haven't zeroed the Spuhr-mounted scope on my AI in over 4 years, despite very rough treatment. Spuhr now makes some canti mounts for flattop ARs. They are not cheap.

https://shopcdn2.textalk.se/shop/30857/art57/h8896/135128896-origpic-84df71.png

[maximus83]

I mainly have a bunch of ADM mounts, but I recently got a couple Scalarworks mounts and I'm really impressed with them. They're lightweight and I really like the fact that the attachment system doesn't have anything protruding.

https://scalarworks.com/quick-detach-mounts/

Same situation, exactly. Only have 1 Scalarworks, but super impressed with the design and strength, despite the light weight. The normal price of these is beyond my upper limit for a mount, but found a sale at SWFA last Black Friday.

[knicks]

I’m also a fan of Scalarworks. The weight and low profile are great, and the built in leveling screw makes mounting your scope incredibly easy.

The only downside is the price. I do have one listed in the for sale section for a considerable discount though.

I pm’d you about the mount

[Flashman]

I have the Aero Ultralight mount. It is light and so far, appears OK, after one year and about 800 rounds through the rifle. I also wonder how it would hold up to being dropped or other abuse.