Anyone use quick release mounts?

[Munny$hot]

I use Bobro on my Rem 700 and they positively return to zero. 8541 Tactical did a youtube vid with the ADM mounts and it did not have a repeatable return to zero. The problem with the ADM mount is the adjuster nut screws have play clockwise/counter clockwise which can and will move when you loosen the clamping levers. Also as mentioned the adjustments on the ADM are either too tight or too loose. With the Bobro there is nothing to adjust when switching between rifles and it fits out of spec rails also. Another mount to consider is Geissele with their hexi nut design as per SOCOMs request. They have a repeatable no tool needed RTZ.

http://8541tactical.com/ADM_RECON_review.php

[Dsmykows]

I second the Bobro. I used ADM, but after some of my own testing, it did not return to zero. Basically what I did was put the mount on an ACOG, put it on a rifle with a red dott in front, line up the reticle with the red dot, remove the ACOG anndd put it back on to see if it was still lined up with the red dot. The ADM was terrible at returning to being lined up with the red dot. The Bobro was always directly lined up.

[Ki6vsm]

I second the Bobro. I used ADM, but after some of my own testing, it did not return to zero. Basically what I did was put the mount on an ACOG, put it on a rifle with a red dott in front, line up the reticle with the red dot, remove the ACOG anndd put it back on to see if it was still lined up with the red dot. The ADM was terrible at returning to being lined up with the red dot. The Bobro was always directly lined up.

Seems odd that this would be so, about the ADM. Was yours a two-clamp model or a single-clamp? I was thinking that maybe with two clamps (front and rear) it might be difficult to get the clamping force even between the two.

FWIW, I have the single-clamp style ADM. But it's scope is a 1-4x so I don't worry about the re-zero so much. I also have a Bobro and a Larue, but those are holding higher power Scopes. I guess I trust those mounting types more.

[Carcassonne]

I think it depends on which brand you get. I have some budget QR rings on a 22LR pistol, and they work good enough. The 22LR pistol isn't a tack driver.

For my rifles I just use a 1-piece mount and carry a torque wrench. It isn't quick, but it isn't slow either.


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[DontWorryScro]

Look into Scalarworks for weight savings (at a price)
Also Bobro has been shown to have the best return to zero in the business.

But if you don't feel like lighting your wallet on fire then ADM and LaRue (especially the LT204) are the way to go.

[kcheung2]

I'm going to build a 308 AR. Currently I have a bolt action Howa 308 with a picantinny rail over the bolt so it would work there too but it's going on the AR. I'll probably get one for the 223 AR also.

Something you've overlooked is that if you're switching around between different ARs then it's fine, but a forward cantilever type of mount commonly seen on ARs is not the ideal setup on a bolt action. It will be very high & probably too far forward.

[tonyxcom]

I've moved away from QD on anything magnified. Mostly because I prefer Geissele and Nightforce Unimounts now. I just carry a fix it stick at 65"lbs for removal and torquing should I ever need to take them off, which is rare.

[Geofois]

Something you've overlooked is that if you're switching around between different ARs then it's fine, but a forward cantilever type of mount commonly seen on ARs is not the ideal setup on a bolt action. It will be very high & probably too far forward.

True, it was only going on the ARs but I decided to get a dedicated scope for each and stick with a non QD one piece mount. Maybe in the future I'll get a nice one but I don't need to remove them for now. Thanks man

[ZombieLivesMatter]

Look into Scalarworks for weight savings (at a price)
Also Bobro has been shown to have the best return to zero in the busines

I have multiple ADM mounts through the years that I've been happy with but just got my first Scalarworks mount for my RMR and agree I'd recommend them.

[tonyxcom]

Also Bobro has been shown to have the best return to zero in the business.

They've also been known to fail, in particular the spring. I was never fond of qd base being separate from the ring bases. Just too many parts in general. And I got tired of getting slapped by the lever when taking it off.

Got rid of it pretty quick.

Love my Scalarworks Aimpoint mounts.

[GW]

I have them on most of my scoped rifles. It makes storing both the rifle and the scope in the safe a whole lot easier.

[paddyraid]

my AD recon mount is phenomenal and always returns to zero no matter how many times I take it on/off.

[Echo4kilo]

QD mounts are not as good at holding zero as they are too weak to do so.

[The War Wagon]

ARMS for 11 years now; ADM for 8 years.


NO problems, NO complaints.

[RideWest]

Here is a Recoil post that attempts to quantify return to zero for several mounts:

https://www.recoilweb.com/guide-to-quick-detach-scope-mounts-57239.html